Retinal-Scanning Screen Prototypes

Troed writes: "Microvision demonstrated a prototype display that uses three leds and a mirror to display SVGA graphics from something small enough to be put into cellphones." Not a lot of technical details, but what's there looks good. It'll be a few years at best before the prototypes turn into real products, and I'm not quite sure I want to beta test this one, but I sure can't wait for when they are ready for prime time.

Am I the only one

[Anonymous Coward]

that read that and saw "Macrovision" instead of "Microvision?" For a minute, I thought I was going to have to submit to a retinal scan to watch fair use disabled tapes and DVDs!

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MVIS stock price drops on news

[Anonymous Coward]

MVIS stock price drops on news that another infeasible and unwanted technology was developed by the company.

"Why would anyone want to look like a dork holding a cell phone in front of their face to read their computer screen?" asked one attendee of the press conference.

"We will be able to produce hundreds of thousands of units every year!" claimed Microvision's CEO.

Skeptics remain skeptical, though, with no evidence that wearable computing ever taking off. "This is just another gimmick technology," said another attendee, "if I was really interested in computing, I'd carry a laptop or palm-sized computer. I certainly wouldn't hold a cell phone in front of my face. How would I type?"

Microvision is the leader in cell phone-based retinal scanning screens.

Portable DVD, Yes; Portable Phone, No

[TheMatt]

Okay, I can see this as a new type of Glasstron like system for portable DVD players (has to be cheaper than the 8" LCD on current ones). But in no way should this be in a cell phone. I can barely walk and talk on one of those, but walk, talk, and view a movie, I'd hurt people. In a car, I'd be a moving traffic violation.

One other question, what about those of us with glasses, can the system work around that, or will I have to start wearing a monocle like Mr. Peanut?

Re:Effects on eyes

[JohnBE]

I certainly suffered from eye strain when using VR helmets. I wonder if the low entropy of the eyes will weaken the movement of muscles.

Someone could 0wn your box and turn up the lights.

Brings to mind Diamond Age

[Suicyco]

Anyone remember the advertising in Diamond Age where images were broadcast directly into the eyes of passersby on the street? I can imagine this on a scale where these are placed in strategic locations in supermarkets, on the street, heck even the freeway. Scary, that you could have images directly placed onto your retina that are beyond your control (other then closing your eyes) Talk about mucking with reality, but then there's a whole new market for special sun glasses that reflect this kind of bombardment... Oakley Ad Blockers!

Re:Oooh, more health warnings.

[Cruciform]

Heh, maybe we need to put warning stickers on consumers as well. If the person fails a few basic tests, they get a sticker that says "Warning, this consumer is extremely stupid. Do not sell any sharp, hard, pointy, hot, cold or easily swallowed items to this individual."
or maybe "Warning, this individual litigates over own stupidity. Symptoms include rash of complaints, with persistent ambulance chasers."

Great for Singles Bars!

[iforgotmyfirstlogon]

Now you can just superimpose a cute face and slender figure instead of having to drink one into place! Think of the cost savings!

- Freed

Now...

[Anonymous Coward]

If I could just get this sewn in my eyeball, along with the IBM Microdrive inside my armpit, and the firewire port on my ass,...

I guess I'd need a driver.

Screen saver

[Overphiend]

Just dont forget to turn on the screen saver, I would hate to have to look at a negitave of the same web page for the rest of my life.

Re:Laser light / Normal light

[mesocyclone]

Renraku emitted:

Any kind of light ultimately damages the eye

So what are we to do? Apparently we must keep our eyes tightly shut, from birth, except in complete darkness. Otherwise the light will damage them!
Sigh!