"Smart glass" that displays digital information on the display.Recently, each company has announced and developing various models, from industrial applications to stylish consumers.
In this article, in addition to the explanation of what kind of device is "Smart Glass", we will introduce the smart glasses announced and developed by each company as of April 2020.
1.What is a smart glass?.Google Glass3.Focals4.Bosch 5.VUZIX Smart Glass 6.Digilens Crystal7.MOVERIO8.HUAWEI (voice center) 9.Echo Frames 10.Bose Frames
"Smart Glass" refers to a glasses -type wearable device that actually displays digital information on the display.You can check the information, manuals, email notifications, etc. required for work with hands -free, and some can be operated by voice.There are also "sound smart glasses" that do not have a display display function and can only be used for audio equipment and voice calls.
"AR/MR glass" is similar to a smart glass.Both are the same in terms of glasses -type devices that are attached to the head, but "AR/MR glass" refers to those that have a function to recognize the real space.( * The following article explains the details of the "Smart Glass" and "AR/MR glass" and the types of devices).
"AR/MR Glass Smart Glass" Summary (October 2019 version) | Mogura VR
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"Glass Enterprise Edition 2" is a smart glass for corporations announced by Google in May 2019.The supply chain division of the major international transport logistics company DHL has already introduced "Glass Enterprise Edition 2" and has been used for hand -free information in warehouse picking work.
The selling price of "Glass Enterprise Edition 2" is $ 999 (about 110,000 yen).It started sales in February 2020 and is being deployed via multiple agencies.In addition, these agencies are mainly handled for the United States and Canada, and have not been stated that they cannot be purchased in Japan.
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"FOCALS" is a smart glass using retinal projection developed by Canadian startup NORTH.It features a design like a general glasses, and has a built -in projector in the lens.
"FOCALS" can be used by connecting a smartphone to Bluetooth.You can operate with a ring -shaped controller, notify the smartphone, check the weather and time.In addition, you can use Uber, which is a dispatch service, or connect to Alexa.To purchase a device, you need to measure the size of the glasses in a showroom such as Brooklyn and Toronto.
NORTH is the next generation version "FOCALS 2" in December 2019."0" is announced.Compared to the previous model "FOCALS", the lens is reduced and the frame is slimmed to achieve 40%miniaturization.According to the announcement, the performance of the retinal display is 10 times, and it can handle a wider range of lenses.
New smart glass "FOCALS 2".0 ", 2020 released | Mogura VR
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Bosch Sensor Tech, a German Bosch umbrella, is developing a Bosch Light Drive Technology, an OEM module for hardware manufacturers, not a smart glass itself.It is a technology that allows consumers for small and light retinal projections that do not require a display ( * projection of images directly on the eyes instead of showing information on the display).
This module is used by connecting to a smartphone with a light weight of 10g or less.Developer Brian Rossini features three points: "permeability, not distorted light, privacy", and in terms of privacy, "I can see what I see in smart glasses.No, "I commented.Use is specialized in displaying small information in living, such as notifications, route guidance, and list.
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Company Vuzix Corporation with AR technology offers the "M400 (M Series)" for industries and "BLADE" for industrial and consumers.
The "M400" is an industrial smart glass equipped with the Qualcomm's AR/VR device dedicated chipset "XR1".It is expected to be used in remote work support and luggage in the warehouse / airport.
This product is compatible with existing M series products (M300m, 300xl) in software.The OS uses Android and can be connected with a USB-C cable.The price at the official store is 218,900 yen (tax included).
"BLADE" is a smart glass developed for industries and consumers.It is possible to send and receive and display data via smartphones.It can be used for use such as viewing data such as emails, images, and text messages, and using a guide for guide.
In addition, it supports Alexa, starts Alexa from a smart glass, operates with hands -free, and receives information by voice and visual.The price at the official store is 99,000 yen.
VUZIX announced the new smart glass "M4000" for corporations in January 2020.The company says this product is "smart glass for the most powerful corporate so far."A light plate display has been introduced, and various content and information can be displayed on the screen without interfering with real objects.Voice command functions are also implemented.
The release time is late 2020, the price is 2,499.$ 99 (about 270,000 yen).
Smart glass VUZIX, new "VUZIX M4000" announcement for corporations about 270,000 yen | Mogura VR
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"Digilens Crystal" is a smart glass developed by Startup Digilens, USA hardware development in January 2019.Connected with a smartphone and USB Type-C, and no CPU or battery is installed on the device.
Digilens Crystal is available in smartphone apps.According to Digilens, "5G communication and voice input implementation have high aptitude to game apps."It is also assumed that it is used in educational purposes, factories, and logistics chains using the corresponding apps.
"MOVERIO BT-30C" is a smart glass released by Epson in May 2019.It operates by connecting Android smartphones and USB Type-C connections (compatible with DisplayPort Alternate Mode).You can display the smartphone screen in front of the wearer with see -through.
Silicon organic EL is used for the display of this product, the horizontal resolution is 720p and the refresh rate is 30Hz.The price at the official store is 54,978 yen (tax included).
Huawei, a major Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer, announced in March 2020 the latest smartglass model, Huawei X Gentle Monster Eyewear.This model was announced in March 2019 and was developed in partnership with the Korean glasses brand Gentle Monster.
This product is used as a smartphone and Bluetooth connection, and is mainly used as an audio device.Equipped with dual speakers, microfones also have noise reduction functions.By tapping the vine of the glasses, you can perform the operation and pause operation.There are two types of designs: glasses type with clear lenses and black sunglasses.
"Echo Frames" is a smart glass equipped with Amazon's AI assistant "Alexa".This product works in cooperation with smartphones and Bluetooth.As of April 2020, the corresponding OS is only Android, and iOS is not supported.Built -in speakers and microphones to communicate with Alexa.There is no display that reflects information.
The price of "Echo Frames" will be about $ 179, and will be $ 249 after the end of the introduction period.At the time of writing, sales are limited to North America for invitants.
"Bose Frames" is a smart glass that realizes AR by BOSE from a music device manufacturer.The same type as general sunglasses, with a small speaker for left and right vines.You can grasp the sound from the device and the surrounding sounds at the same time.
You can use music playback, calls, audio navigation using GPS and motion sensors.In addition, the location information function and motion sensor utilizing GPS can be detected, and information can be transmitted by sound.For example, if a user wearing "Frames" can see the restaurant in view, you can check the restaurant information by voice.
The price of "Frames" is 27,500 yen (tax included).You can select and purchase replacement lenses (3,850 yen for polarized lenses and 2,750 yen for non -polarized lenses).
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