Kopin Corporation, Inc. has unveiled a new wearable computer system called the Pupil as their latest set of eyewear.
The current module of the Pupil is a prototype that's small enough to be used in any pair of regular eyeglasses, according to Tom's Guide.
The release of the prototype is a symbol of the work in Kopin's partnership with Olympus Corporation, the leading company in ultra compact optics, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Pupil module combines Kopin's micro LSD's with Olympus's miniaturized optics to form the first invisible display for smart eyeglasses.
Olympus Corporation Senior General Manager Yoichi Iba talked about the Pupil's features.
"Pupil see-through optics, with its height smaller than the pupil of the human eye, allows see-through and see-around without obstructing the outside view," Iba said. "Kopin's microdisplays are a perfect match for the Pupil optics to provide the most compact display modules that exhibit vivid and bright images, even under full sunlight."
The micro-display of the Pupil runs across the top of the right lens and appears as a small screen above the line of sight, according to SlashGear. The microphones and speakers also play a huge role in the Pupil's function, with Kopin having developed noise-cancellation system which allow voice-controlled UI to be controlled by the wearer's voice, even with a loud noises in the background.
As of now, users of the Pupil module can only interact with it through voice commands, Tom's Guide reported. The UI currently offers basic functions such as making calls, performing searches, and sending messages.
Kopin Corporation President and CEO Dr. John C.C. Fan stated the company has a strong chance of success in the market for eyewear because of its capabilities, according to The Wall Street Journal.
"The market for wearable eyewear is ready to go mainstream with many of the recent advances such as our Pupil display module greatly improving the user experience," Fan said. "The Pupil module is a major milestone as it will help our customers realize the dream of smart eyewear for consumers."
