Samsung is to follow the path of Meta and Apple and soon to launch Augmented Reality (AR) glasses. The South Korean tech giant has already filed a patent with ‘group features’ allowing different users to connect to a single device and enjoy a seamless AR experience.
Seeing a future in AR and VR glasses Samsung plans to introduce the company’s first AR glasses. According to reports, the company has filed a patent titled ‘Method and System for Grouping Plurality of Devices’ at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent describes paired glasses that can be connected to a single gadget like a smartphone or tablet, allowing an enhanced augmented reality experience.
In the patent, Samsung describes their thoughts on the upcoming AR glasses ‘A first user is connected to the first AR glasses wirelessly, the first user sends a request to second AR glasses if they are found in the preconfigured distance and angle range’.
The circulating images of the alleged Samsung AR glasses indicate the company has planned to follow a similar design as that of their competent Meta and Apple, featuring a streamlined, minimalistic frame and lenses embedded with small projections. This projection allows digital visuals to pass through the user’s view without obstructing natural light.
Another drawing portrays two users wearing AR glasses playing tennis virtually. This indicates the upcoming Samsung AR glass supports gaming by integrating grouping technology making multiple participation possible.
Unlike Meta’s Orion AR glasses, which run independently, the upcoming Samsung AR glasses follow a smartphone-reliant technology. The data received from the camera, display, microphone, and sensors will be encoded and processed by smartphones and then streamed to the glasses. This feature makes the device more accessible since the less relevant specifications will be available cheaply. The device is likely to use lightweight and comfortable material, allowing users to wear them for a prolonged period.
The innovative approach of Samsung hinders the Apple Vision Pro headsets, which portray an unshared augmented reality experience. The headset won’t allow users to interact with each other even if multiple Vision Pro devices are available in the same room. Also, Samsung is planning for cost-effective AR glasses with a price less than that of Meta’s Orion glasses.
The paradigm shift of leading tech companies to AR glasses signifies the upcoming supremacy of augmented reality and virtual reality in the tech world. According to reports the popularity of Augmented Reality glasses to expand by 17.1 million units by 2025.
The future of AR glasses is abundant with numerous possibilities for innovation and updation. We can expect a much-weighted material to produce AR glasses allowing seamless and engaging experience in the future. In the coming years, augmented glasses are likely to feature advancements in display technology with higher brightness and resolutions.
Again the integration of artificial intelligence enhances the potential of AR glasses allowing a more personalized real-time interactive experience. With a 5G network connection, the capability to deliver high-quality content increases to a very high extent. Incorporating biometric sensors and health monitoring features in AR glasses paves the opportunity for health and fitness applications.
