Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned analyst known for his predictions when it comes to guessing what Apple's next products will look like, has just shared new hypotheses on this subject. This time they concern the future helmet of the Californian brand - no, we are not talking aboutAirPods Max– into which, according to him, technology capable of tracking eye movements would be integrated.
Its objective is not specified by the researcher, but it is entirely possible that such a solution is in fact used for video games. For VR, these are becoming more and more perfect every day, so that the controls are no longer limited to simple joysticks. Additionally, the device could detect which direction the user is looking, or if they blink. He would even suggest theiris recognition, like the biometric unlocking of Face ID and Touch ID.
Not until next year
However, the development of Apple's mixed reality headset may not see the light of day by the September keynote. Its manufacturer thus seems to have other similar large-scale projects in the pipeline, includingGlasswhich are still not official either.Already in contact with production circuits in Asia, these should be distinguished from the HMD according to Kuo.
The latter also assures that he would not haveno need for a smartphoneto function. Unlike Samsung's Gear VR, in which it is necessary to insert a Galaxy mobile to act as a screen. We can bet that efforts will therefore be made in terms of the weight of the accessory, in order to make its experience more comfortable in the event of a prolonged session.
Applications
The eye tracking of Apple's headset, for its part, could, for example, make it possible to display detailed information on an item by staring at it for a prolonged period of time. We can also imagine blinking to select. But the main advantage of the beast would in fact lie in theenergy saving.
So, by knowing where we are looking, the panel could display a high definition image there. While the other parts of the screen would be entitled to a lowered resolution live, in order to preserve battery life. Another factor to potentially reduce weight.
Estimated price:more than a thousand euros.
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