Chapter 4, Project 1: Wearable Display As discussed in the Inside the Industry b

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Chapter 4, Project 1: Wearable Display As discussed in the Inside the Industry box, wearable display today include smart glasses and wearable holographic displays. While project images on top of what user is seeing, their function and features differ. For this project select one type of wearable display and research it. Determine the main main purpose and features of your select device. Does it dispaly information from smartphones? Can it connect to internet? Who is this type of device targeted to ? individual? workers? Gammers? is there more than one product available today? if so do their features differ? Is the product designed to be worn continously or just certain activities? Would you be willingly to wear this in public? Why or why not? At conclusion of your research, prepare a one page summary of your finding and opinions

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Hi,
Please find the answers below:

Let's see and answer the questions with the following selected device:
Oculus.

Determine the main purpose and features of your select device.
Oculus Rift is a VR (virtual reality) headset that is designed to connect a PC to enable
graphics rendering and complex computations.

Does it display information from smartphones?
Yes, The Oculus mobile platform transforms your mobile smartphone into a portable VR device.

Can it connect to internet?
Yes, it can connect to the internet and /or use the internet connection.

Who is this type of device targeted to ?
individual?
workers?
Gamers?
Individuals and Gamers.

is there more than one product available today?
The product has several variations like:
Oculus Rift,
Oculus Go,
Oculus Quest etc.

if so do their features differ?
The features differ from one product variation to another.
Is the product designed to be worn continuously or just certain activities?
We can't wear this device continuously. It's intended purpose is to wear during gamming session or experience some thrilling movie etc. We cannot sleep with device on our face. These devices disturb our sleeping posture and pattern.

Would you be willingly to wear this in public? Why or why not?

Dangerous in public
No. Personally I do not prefer or willing to wear this device in public.
It's dangerous to use this device on the roads/ highways etc.
Stepping into virtual reality with this device on a road might he harmful in real world.
It's an overhead to this device which actually covers 1/3 of my face.
Hurts your natural look and fashion:
Some people like to appear simple in public.
For example, they prefer contact lenses and do not even wear lightweight eye glasses.
So not sure if some people prefer this device to wear in public.

Reference link:
https://www.oculus.com
Hope this is helpful.
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