HUD
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When naval divers need to know how to proceed underwater, they can't just pull out an iPad or a sheet of written instructions. That's why US Navy engineers are developing what's known as the Divers Augmented Vision Display. It's a head-up display that's built into a diving helmet.
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In a similar way to head-up-displays like the Garmin HUD, the upcoming Carloudy sits on a car dash and throws navigation prompts onto the windscreen. But thanks to a display technology that sips at the battery, its designers are promising weeks of usage without needing to hit the charger.
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Head-up displays are becoming more common in high-end cars, but stand-alone units remain beyond the financial reach of many drivers. The crowdfunded Hudway Glass is a basic device that will take full advantage of your smartphone to give you a flexible HUD on a very modest budget.
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Electronics company Kopin has developed eyewear that aims to place ride data in a more convenient place, directly in the cyclist's field of vision. The Solos smart glasses display metrics such as heart rate and average speed from connected devices to offer real-time feedback on cycling performance.
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Heads-up displays (HUDs) could eventually be standard equipment on most cars. In the meantime, what happens if you want the technology in your existing vehicle? Well, you might be able to install an Iris HUD system in place of your driver's-side windshield visor.
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Recent studies into the use of heads-up displays (HUD) in motor vehicles suggests that they may not provide an extra margin of safety for drivers. In fact, according to researchers, their use may even be considered downright dangerous.
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We're talking twin full-colour LED heads-up displays, twin rear-facing cameras, Bluetooth intercoms, phone connectivity, voice controls, LiDAR rear-ender collision warnings, and an electronically controlled LCD visor that tints itself dark at the touch of a button. Oh, and built-in solar charging.
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Intel has made no secret of its aspirations in the wearable technology space. Its latest move to secure a foothold in this area comes in the form of the acquisition of Canadian smart eyewear-maker Recon Instruments, which it says will help them develop new and improved head-mounted displays.
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New in the sports wearables market is GogglePal, a heads-up display for snowboarders and skiers that places real-time fitness stats, navigational cues, and games unobtrusively in the user's ski goggles. Three levels of models are offered as pledge rewards in the company's Kickstarter campaign.
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In September, Sony announced its augmented reality Smart Eyeglass wearable, but at that time only the Software Development Kit (SDK) was available. Now developers can get their hands, ears, and eyes on the Developer Edition of Sony's chunky AR specs.
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BikeHUD Adventure will have a transparent, high-definition display, front and rear facing 1080p cameras, and the ability to operate through a smartphone with no hardware installed on the bike. It's a significant upgrade to the only motorcycle HUD on the market.
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Augmented reality and heads-up displays are popping up all over the place lately, but most of these technologies are complicated and expensive. The Ashkelon Visor is one that'll cost just 20 bucks.
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