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photon · 09-21-2011, 12:33 PM

Or at least are closer to being here:

http://wireless.ee.washington.edu/pa...yb_Dec2010.pdf

Translation for tl;dr: They created a contact lens with an embedded LED and a wireless antenna that was all powered via a capacitor that's charged via RF.

Considering the size and that LEDs are made of some pretty hazardous materials, this is impressive.

Augmented reality will be here soon.

09-21-2011, 12:33 PM	#1
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	Finally, my augmented reality contact lenses are here!! Or at least are closer to being here: http://wireless.ee.washington.edu/pa...yb_Dec2010.pdf Translation for tl;dr: They created a contact lens with an embedded LED and a wireless antenna that was all powered via a capacitor that's charged via RF. Considering the size and that LEDs are made of some pretty hazardous materials, this is impressive. Augmented reality will be here soon. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.