When it comes down to wearable displays, we usually think about Google Glass. However, that might soon change as Samsung has filed a new patent for a device that looks quite similar to Glass.
For person's who have seen a lot of Glass, seeing what Samsung is working could give the impression that this device is a carbon copy of what Google is working on. Fortunately enough, that is not the case, though the differences are only minimal at best.
What makes the Samsung augmented reality heads up display unique is the in-ear earphone that is attached to the device. It's the ones that wrap around the ear sturdiness and comfort, and it looks like something that could truly work if implemented properly.
One big difference that sets this Samsung device apart from Google Glass is its size. It is less intrusive, smaller and less likely to garner an angry ground. The biggest problem with Glass is the fact that it makes individuals around the user feel uneasy, Samsung appears to be aiming to combat this issue with this new design.
To separate itself more from Google's design language and plans, Samsung is looking to make its augmented reality heads up display a sports glass. Guessing fitness should play a huge part of the company's focus going forward. That focus has already begun to take shape with the heart-monitoring tool in the Samsung Galaxy S5. However, reviewers are saying this tool does not work as intended, so users might want to keep their hopes in the reality zone.
Augmented reality glasses are slowly becoming the next must have gadgets. At the helm of this new market is Google, with its Glass project that is already gaining traction in several industries. Microsoft is also working on its own version, but it is not certain how far behind, as it just bought augmented related patents for $150 million.
By the end of 2014, we should have an idea if augmented reality heads up displays have what it takes to bring mobile users into the future. If these glasses fail, then we all might have to put all faith into virtual reality heads up displays.
