The Epson Moverio BT-100 multimedia glasses which allow users to remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying content in total privacy in up for consideration. The small control unit by which the audio gear is managed, operates on Android 2.2 and is incorporated with an internal memory of 1GB.
This Epson device lends support to Wi-Fi connectivity and comes with detachable headphones as well as a compact carrying case. The eyewear is accompanied by a 4GB SD card and its control unit lets users enjoy a wide collection of content from various websites including formats like MPEG 4 videos, files or applications and enables 3D viewing on the go.
Valerie Riffaud-Cangelosi, senior business manager at Epson Europe, explained, “As a business, Epson is focused on innovation and identifying and catering for future technology trends – and we are particularly excited about the opportunities for bringing 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 environment. The BT-100 is the first generation of this kind of innovative conceptual product that we are committed to developing further and delivering real customer value.”
Featuring transparent lenses for see-through viewing, the pocket sized control box that attaches to the eyewear comes equipped with dedicated buttons for general functions and a touch-sensitive trackpad for easy usage. Specially developed for frequent travelers on long journeys, the Moverio BT-100 features qHD display resolution which is said to be equal to a quarter of full HD and promises to deliver a rich, big-screen type viewing experience.
The Epson Moverio BT-100 price and availability details have not yet been declared.
