Apple could be working on a wearable, head-mounted version of its his iPhone.
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Patents uncovered this week show that the technology giant has been investigating a head-mounted display with transparent glass.
Google showed off early versions of its own ‘computer glasses’ – Project Glass – earlier this week. Companies such as Epson have already rushed to make their own versions.
Apple’s patents, filed in 2006, suggest that the company has been interested in the technology for a considerable time.
It’s not clear how close to market Apple’s version might be.
Apple’s patent refers to, ‘Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for projecting a source image in a head-mounted display apparatus for a user.’
Google’s glasses are designed to let users capture video with a built-in camera as well as use apps, the internet, and social networking sites on the move.
A small projector displays an image in front of the wearer’s eyes while letting them stay aware on the outside world.
The idea is to bypass computers, tablets and smartphones entirely and keep the user connected in a (fairly) discreet way.
With the glasses, directions to your destination or a text message from a friend can appear literally before your eyes.
