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Apple patent for laser-based goggles that could double as glasses

by Josh Holat on Apr 19, 2008 at 07:39 AM

Laser Goggles PatentApple has applied for a patent for a new type of head mounted display that would use lasers and lenses to allow for more lightweight and comfortable goggles than are currently available.  This design would separate the laser engine from the image generator via a fiber optic cable so the laser engine could be away from the actual goggles themselves.  By making the goggles like that, Apple can reduce the weight of the goggles as well as the heat they create while making longer battery life possible.  Furthermore, this “Head Mounted Display System” would plug into your Apple iPod and play your movies and pictures.

Another benefit from this apparatus would be a possible wider field of view for the user.  Based on the patent application and the drawings provided, this device sounds like it could be a pretty nice addition to the iPod.  Not only that, but the use of lenses could allow these to possibly double as actual glasses.  However, in my opinion, the design would have to be pretty spot on for anyone to go around wearing something like this.  Would you buy it?

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