Key Points:
- Samsung is exploring the future of VR technology with its own lenses, indicating a departure from traditional VR headsets.
- A recent patent application titled “Communication methods and devices using avatars in a virtual reality environment” hints at a comprehensive VR ecosystem with advanced functionalities, distinct from Apple’s Vision Pro.
- The patent suggests integration with other wearables like the Galaxy Watch and IPX7 earphones to enhance user experience through additional sensors.
- The VR headset described in the patent is equipped with gyroscopes, accelerometers, cameras, and more for precise movement tracking and position sensing.
- Users can view their avatars’ behavior and monitor their performance in real time through an interactive display.
Samsung is looking towards the future with VR lenses and it will be interesting to see how its new line of products will differ from Apple’s Vision Pro, a new type of device suggested in a recent patent application. The mystery of this mysterious patent, where titled “Communication methods and devices using avatars in a virtual reality environment” proves to be much more than a simple VR headset and suggests a VR ecosystem with extensive functionality.
It will be convenient for users to integrate this device with other wearables such as the Galaxy Watch and IPX7 earphones, which include their sensors for more immersive experiences. Messaging digital workouts or monitoring your pulse along with calories burned in a VR environment will no longer be a fantasy, but will soon be a reality.
The patent is about a VR headset equipped with a unit that includes sensors: gyroscopes, accelerometers, cameras, and so on – for accurate tracking of the user’s movements and position. The information will be displayed graphically on an interactive screen, allowing users to observe the behavior of their avatars as well as track their performance in real-time. However, the patent focuses on the feature of sharing one’s workout details with others in real-time, which not only ensures that the user is connected to the online community but also provides a strong virtual fitness community.
The post has in-depth coverage which is even more attractive. Being devoid of the word “headset”, the ad definitely brings forth the idea of something more than a pair of gadgets to be worn by consumers. It can be a complete VR solution with advanced head tracking capability that can usually also employ an embedded CPU, GPU, and RAM in addition to the fidelity of the system. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which are also embedded, envision a linked VR world.
Despite Samsung company not getting the rights to any VR project, this patent is key suggesting the advancement of VR within the health and fitness structure. There is a vast wearables ecosystem already built by Samsung, which could add additional VR experiences as its own products when they come to market. This patent reflects Samsung’s desire to become an actor who will have an influential role in determining the future of VR, one that goes beyond a standalone headset functionality.
Samsung’s VR Patent Unveils Potential Rivalry with Apple’s Vision Prohttps://t.co/Tdo1sE3kQf
— Oneily Gadget (@OneilyGadget) April 23, 2024
Let me translate what it means:
Google and Samsung are going to ROCK it with their VR hardware + software. Facebook knows it and they are TERRIFIED. The same way as Mark was terrified about Apple Vision Pro and rushed the unfinished Quest 3 preview announcement. Remember?
— Artur Sychov ᯅ (@ASychov) April 22, 2024
