Golden-i
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Display | Kopin CyberDisplay SVGA |
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Connectivity | 2.1 + EDR Wi-Fi |
The Golden-i platform consists of multiple mobile wireless wearable headset computers operated by voice commands and head movements. It was developed at Kopin Corporation by a team led by Jeffrey Jacobsen, chief Golden-i architect and senior ddvisor to the CEO.[1][2] Utilizing a speech controlled user interface and head-tracking functionality,[3] Golden-i enables the user to carry out common computer functions whilst keeping their hands free.[4]
Specifications
Golden-i headsets feature a 15-inch virtual laptop-size qHD microdisplay manufactured by
Headsets
Gen 3.8
HC1
Launched at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition by Motorola Solutions,[14] the HC1 was built to withstand harsh conditions and rough handling - helping to improve productivity and accuracy in environments where carrying a laptop is not feasible, safe, or convenient.[15] Designed to be mounted onto a hard hat or other safety equipment, the HC1 allows field technicians hands-free access to schematics and other important data while servicing systems in remote locations.[16]
Gen 3.5
In 2011, Kopin Corporation announced the FCC certification and availability of Golden-i Gen 3.5 headset computers. Designed as a developer unit for software application developers and select Motorola enterprise and public safety customers, the Gen 3.5 was sold with Development Kits for $2,500 (plus tax and shipping). Each Development Kit included one Golden-i Gen 3.5 headset, a Windows 7 application software emulation environment; Microsoft WinCE 6 application software porting platform; Nuance Vocon3200 Golden-i speech recognition platform available in more than 20 languages; online professional application development and support provided by Adeneo, a Microsoft Gold Developer Partner; access to the global Golden-i users group; a second Li-ion battery and wall-plug battery charger; a user's guide; and a developers instruction manual.[3]
Software
Ikanos Consulting, a wholly owned Kopin subsidiary working with Mistral Solutions developed the Golden-i operating system (Gi-OS) to support Golden-i headset computers. Gi-OS includes a high performance hardware accelerated graphics subsystem, built using OpenGL, allowing support for transparencies and transition animations to create and stylize voice-controlled applications for Golden-i.[17] There is also a Gi-OS SDK available for Golden-i –providing software developers the tools to create their own applications for Golden-i.[7] Gi-OS provides a set of core applications including:
- Media Player
- E-mail Center
- File Explorer
- Web Browser
- Camera Viewer
- Telephone Dialer
Input mechanisms include voice, head tracking, Ask Ziggy Inc., and voice driven keyboards. Ikanos Consulting announced at CES 2013 its LifeBoard application for Golden-i[5] – a skin for Gi-OS that enables the user to customize up to 6 different screens and navigate between them using voice commands.[18]
The visual design of Gi-OS is critical to the user experience. The user interface is designed to be read so a good layout and typography are the building blocks for the clarity and ease-of-use that Gi-OS demands. Words are the visual elements and controls; the content becomes the user interface.
Ikanos Consulting also created a range of professional software applications for various industries called the Pro Series.[19] These include Firefighter Pro[5] (as seen on the Verizon Powerful Answers - "The Brave :60" Commercial[20]), Police Pro[21] and Paramedic Pro.[22]
See also
- EyeTap – eye-mounted camera and head-up display (HUD)
- Google Glass - wearable computer with optimal head-mounted display (OHMD)
- Google Goggles – query-by-image search engine
- Looxcie – ear-mounted streaming video camera
- Oculus Rift – wide field of view virtual reality (VR) goggles with low latency head tracking
- SixthSense – wearable AR device
- Virtual retinal display – display technology that projects images directly onto the retina
References
- ^ a b MacManus, Christopher (10 January 2013). "Golden-i headset could change the way people saves lives". CNET.
- ^ "Golden-i "Hands-free" and "Voice-Activated" Computing Headset Wins 2011 T SIA Product Innovation of the Year". Kopin Corporation. 3 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Kopin Announces FCC Certification and Availability of Golden-i® 3.5 Computing Headsets". Kopin Corporation. 23 March 2011.
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- ^ a b "Voice recognition comes to Golden-i hands-free headset". Transcript. 12 December 2012.
- ^ O’Brien, Terrence (11 January 2012). "Hands-off with the Golden-i head-mounted computer". Engadget.
- ^ "Application Case Study" (PDF). Texas Instruments.
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- ^ "Kopin Golden-i 3.8 headmounted ARM Powered wearable computer for augmented video-blogging". Charbax.
- ^ Paterson, Niall (10 January 2013). "CES: British Start-Ups Aim To Impress In Vegas". Sky News.
- ^ Fingus, Jon (22 October 2012). "Motorola Solutions outs HC1 head-mounted computer". Engadget.
- ^ "Specification Sheet HC1" (PDF). Motorola Solutions.
- ^ Nichols, Shaun (22 October 2012). "Motorola Solutions outs HC1 head-mounted computer". v3.
- ^ Daines, Nick (29 August 2012). "Ikanos releases Gi-OS software for innovative Golden-i wearable computer". PRweb.
- ^ "Software". Ikanos Consulting.
- ^ "Golden-i Headset Professional Software Solutions". Ikanos Consulting.
- Verizon Wireless.
- ^ "Golden-i featuring Police Pro Application by Ikanos Consulting". Ikanos Consulting.
- ^ "Paramedic Pro application for Golden-i headset computer saves time and improves patient care". EMSWORLD. 7 November 2012.