Apple and EPGL discussing Augmented Contact Lenses
Following a tweet from EPGL’s official Twitter feed, the news is that EP Global Communications are meeting with Apple to discuss iOS operating system for their augmented reality contact lens, which are currently in development.
The firm has not yet decided on a single operating system. The augmented lenses will need to communicate with smartphones. Michael Hayes, President of EP Global Communications, said that iOS is one of the platforms they are very interested in.
An article on VB Profiles stated that EPGL’s development is progressing: the firm has demonstrated the viability of integrating electronic circuitry into a silicone hydrogel contact lens. This is the first step in ultimately projecting graphical images into the user’s field of view.
Additional information is as follows:
• EPGL received a patent grant for a System for Contact Lens Wireless Communication, to connect to a host device using wireless technology
• Another IP describes a Smart Storage Case, a liquid charging dock for future lenses
• EPGL is investigating how to harness energy generated by the blink of an eye (source: AppleInsider)
• Updates to the conversations with Apple are expected at EPGL’s Smart Vision Conference on September 23 2016
• Apple itself holds various patents covering AR/VR software and hardware. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, confirmed in August 2016 that the company are interested in investing in AR
This news appears on a number of websites, extracted from Apple Insider, such as on the Tech Parse website.