Zhou Jiangping thought about the structure and functions of this new device. Although he was starting to understand Chen Mo's intentions, he was still confused.
In terms of hardware, this device was basically somewhere between Plan 1 and Plan 3. It had a lot more functions than a simple Bluetooth glasses, but it was impossible to have too many high-end functions. At least, it was a little difficult to reach the level of large-scale PC games.
Zhou Jiangping said, "Yep, there's nothing wrong with the design, but I still don't understand. What's the difference between this and Plan 1 and 2?"
Chen Mo laughed, "It's the positioning of the device. It has more functions than the Bluetooth Goggles in Plan 1, but the difference between it and the VR headset in Plan 2 is that it's mainly focused on MR, not VR. This means it won't mix in with current VR games.
"The core function of MR isn't gaming or entertainment, but convenience in real life."
Zhou Jiangping's eyes lit up.
Chen Mo continued, "There's a camera at the front of the device to capture images in front of the player's field of vision. Through this camera, it can scan objects in real life for the player. It can also be used to estimate, measure length and distance. At the same time, it can integrate most of the software functions of current mobile phones. It won't be an accessory to the phone, it can replace many of the functions of the phone itself.
"Players can open web pages, handle text messages, emails, install smart software, start navigation, maps, online shopping, etc.
"Of course, you can also use it to listen to music or watch movies. The visuals won't be as good, but it's definitely not bad either.
"In some special situations, mixed reality will make things more convenient for the player. For example, when watching a football game, players can see the data of the player who is currently in possession of the ball and the scoreboard. Another example is that players can use these glasses and special simulated firearms in certain situations to have a gunfight with explosive audio and visual effects … Of course, these functions need further development, but from a technical point of view, they are completely achievable.
"At the same time, it can integrate a translator function. When you hear other languages, it can translate them into a language you can understand and translate them through the headset.
"If you think further, it can integrate a simple AI system to help you arrange your schedule, write memos, remind you automatically, help you analyze certain problems, and even chat with you when you're bored.
"Of course, in terms of entertainment, it can integrate a lot of MR games, giving you a different level of fun compared to mobile games and VR games."
Zhou Jiangping kept nodding. "That's right. So, scenes like those in many sci-fi movies can actually become reality? An AI butler that everyone carries with them? That sounded great! If that's the case, the camera on the device can also carry live broadcast and video recording functions? "
Chen Mo was silent for a moment before saying, "This … I don't really recommend turning on the live stream and recording functions."
Zhou Jiangping was stunned. "Why? This function is not a problem at all. Isn't this a matter of course? "
Chen Mo said, "Because there's a risk of invading other people's privacy. To put it simply, most people would feel very uncomfortable if they saw strangers holding up their phones to record you, right? That was the principle. If the live broadcast and video recording functions are turned on, it's equivalent to giving everyone a phone that can secretly take pictures at any time. It will inevitably cause people to boycott this device. "
"… That makes sense." Zhou Jiangping suddenly understood.
Chen Mo said, "That's only one of the problems. There are other problems, such as price, energy consumption, heating, and so on. Only by solving all these problems could the product be introduced to the market. However, with the current technology, it's a little difficult, but it can be solved. "
Zhou Jiangping nodded. "Alright, I'll arrange for people to develop it according to your plan. Oh yeah, about the games on this thing … "
Chen Mo said, "Don't worry, I'll think about it."
…
In fact, there were companies that did research on wearable devices in his previous life, such as the once popular Google Glass.
However, Google Glass was a failure. It was born in an era that didn't belong to them.
There were many problems with Google Glass.
It was too expensive, the battery life was too short, and it would overheat during use.
Only one eye could see the screen, and the visual area was too small. When looking at the top right corner of the screen, it would look like the user was rolling their eyes, which seriously affected their image.
There were too few applications, and it was difficult to develop the software.
Many people felt that this thing invaded their privacy. People who wore it in public were even called "classhole" (glasses bastard).
There was also another key problem, which was the interactivity.
Google Glass used voice, touch, and touch to interact with the user. This meant that in order to give commands to the glasses, the user would need to speak or make gestures. However, this function was also available on mobile phones. Google Glass didn't have smart image recognition, nor did it have telepathic reading. Therefore, it wasn't very convenient to use, and there was no way to differentiate it from mobile phones.
In other words, it was extremely expensive, but it didn't have any advantages over mobile phones. It didn't even stand out.
Therefore, if the technology wasn't up to par, Chen Mo wouldn't choose to make something like this, as it would be a failure.
But now, with the appearance of a mini telepathic reading device, it was possible to make something like this.
The smart glasses that Chen Mo wanted to make would have a display screen, and the information would be directly mixed with the real world and displayed in the player's field of vision, instead of just taking a portion of the screen. The interactivity would be able to directly read the player's mind, which would make using the glasses much faster. This was something that mobile phones couldn't do, as the telepathic reading device had to be close to the human brain.
Moreover, after the glasses were equipped with an artificial intelligence system, the glasses could automatically identify the player's current environment. When the player was in a relatively chaotic environment, the AI in the glasses would automatically lock onto certain functions to prevent the player's vision and hearing from being affected and fall into danger.
As for the lack of applications, as long as this device could be popularized, a large number of IT companies would definitely try to make use of the glasses.
At the same time, turning off the camera function of the glasses would protect the privacy of others, and prevent them from having any negative feelings towards the device.
As for the problems of price, battery life, and heat … The technology in the parallel world was more advanced, so there were corresponding solutions for these problems. Chen Mo also had a certain amount of hardware knowledge. According to his estimates, the smart glasses would cost between three thousand to eight thousand RMB (there were different models and configurations), with a battery life of six to twelve hours (six hours of battery usage, twelve hours of normal use).
Moreover, the glasses could be folded when not in use, so it could be carried around in a bag.
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