Apple patent application: Laser-Based Head Mounted Display

Apple patent application: Laser-Based Head Mounted Display. Apple's newest patent application to go public, "Head Mounted Display System" describes a method for display images within a goggle-like headset that is worn by the user. When not in use, the goggles can be used as normal eyeglasses or sunglasses, as no image or video is projected onto the lens.

"A user simply plugs their handheld video player such as the iPod manufactured by Apple Computer of Cupertino, Calif., into the compact laser engine attached to their belt, and places the headset on their head. The user then selects a video to be played at the handheld video player (viewing through transparent display elements)."

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