Epson's latest venture in personal technology has resulted in the launch of the first-generation Moverio BT-100 (Moverio) multimedia glasses.
Moverio offers a high-resolution, see-through display, WiFi connectivity [1] and smart navigation capabilities that create an innovative visual experience. Like other first-generation products, Moverio exposes a whole new world of technological possibilities. Running on an Android 2.2 platform with Adobe Flash 11 support, streaming content from flash-based Web sites via a WiFi connection is really easy and simple.
Users can access content from a variety of sources, including the built-in gallery and music apps. The system can be constantly updated with new apps and new content. Imagine playing an online flight simulation game one minute and the next minute flying a drone plane while simultaneously viewing the live video feed from the drone's cameras projected in front of your eyes as an 80-inch perceived image? [2] . With Moverio, it's not only possible, it's feasible.
Developed with the traveller in mind, Moverio draws from Epson's expertise in imaging technologies and delivers a QHD (Quad HD) display resolution, which equals a quarter of full HD, ensuring that the experience is similar to watching a big-screen projection, even in confined environments such as aeroplanes, buses and cars.
Moverio offers a hands-free, big-screen experience alternative to small smartphone and tablet PC screens and is very easy to use. It comes with a control unit, detachable headphones, a 4GB SD card, 1GB internal memory and a carry case.
Kelvin Reynolds, general manager at Epson South Africa, said: "As a business, Epson is focused on innovation and identifying and catering for future technology trends - we are particularly excited about the opportunity to bring wearable see-through technology to market. This wearable content-viewing device offers users the opportunity to watch content on the go, without being cut off from their surrounding environments.
Key Features |
Transparent lenses for see-through viewing |
Large perceived image - equivalent to watching an 80-inch screen from five metres away |
QHD screen resolution (one quarter of a full HD display) |
Android 2.2 platform and Adobe Flash player for easy Web browsing and faster application speeds |
Easy access to the Internet with WiFi connectivity |
Easy-to-use control unit, featuring dedicated buttons and touch-sensitive trackpad |
Carry case and battery charger |
Store content on the 4GB SDHC card (included) |
Up to 32GB memory capacity for large file storage |
Built-in 1GB internal memory |
Watch side-by-side 3D content |
Replacement nose pads and adjustable side arms |
Fits over glasses |
Intuitive smart navigation user menu |
Digital user guide enables quick, helpful problem solving whenever needed |
Enjoy both audio and visual content with a pair of Dolby Mobile [2] stereo sound earphones (included) |
Up to six-hour battery life [1] |
Removable transparent lens shade |
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