Professional data glasses with USB-C interface

Wearables / Epson

21.06.2018, 09:40

Professional data glasses with USB-C interface

Epson took the opinions of its test customers into account when developing the 'BT-35E' data glasses. In addition to adjustable temples and a nose pad for spectacle wearers, a USB-C and HDMI interface for importing external data has been integrated.

'BT-35E' data glasses from Epson with USB-C and HDMI interface.

The data glasses were designed for commercial applications in healthcare, technical maintenance, the entertainment sector or for controlling professional drones. Content to be visualized is transmitted to the data glasses via a separate interface box; external devices can be connected via HDMI or a USB-C interface.

An integrated 5 MP camera generates images from the user's perspective. The API for the camera and other integrated sensors - gyroscope, accelerometer, compass and ambient light sensor - is a proprietary Epson development.

OLED display with HD resolution

Data glasses use projection technology to display images. The image is created on a micro-display, in this case a Si-OLED model with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and progressive image transmission (720p). 3D content is supported as a side-by-side format, in which two perspectives - one for the left and one for the right eye - are arranged close together in one image. Television broadcasters often use this format for sports broadcasts.

According to the manufacturer, the data glasses are also suitable for people who wear glasses. A nose pad has been developed for this purpose, which should make it possible to wear them over normal glasses. Epson has announced series production for July 2018.

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