PR NEWSWIRE - Sep 16 - Epson America today announced that Patterson Companies and iDent have agreed to market a solution to U.S. dentists nationwide featuring the smart glasses. With the solution, a pair of Epson smart glasses will feature iDent's eye-CAD Connect software to assist dentists using a CAD/CAM system that produces 3D digital models of patient teeth for dental restoration.
Epson Moverio BT-2000 Smart Eyewear Upgrades
READ WRITE - Jun 23 - The integrated camera gets a bump to 5 megapixels with 3D depth sensing, AR capabilities are boosted with an inertial measurement unit for more-accurate head tracking. The display now supports voice control even without an active Wi-Fi connection. The device is going on sale in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan and the U.S. this fall.
Epson Releases 3 New Fitness Watches In U.S.
SPORT TECHIE - Jun 17 - The three "Runsense" models track measurements including distance, pace, speed, intervals, and laps. Epson has equipped collection with all the features found in a high-end smartwatch like GPS, gyroscopes and accelerometers.
by Phillip Tracy
See full article at Sport Techie
Epson Shows Off Microsoft HoloLens Rival
PCR - May 13 - The Epson Moverio BT-200 smart glasses is aiming at the industrial sector. Epson also teamed up with interactive 3D software manufacturer Ngrain to produce a developer kit. A separate control device comes with the glasses, which connects to it through a wire. A built-in camera, gyroscope and GPS sensor are included and it also runs on Android.
Epson Smart Glasses And Fitness Wearables Partners
BUSINESS WIRE - Mar 9 - Metaio will demonstrate a new optical calibration tool that enables precise 1:1 matching of transparent 3D content layered over real-world objects on the Epson Moverio BT-200 smart glasses for enhanced AR experiences. Beeminder, a “goal-tracking tool with teeth,” will demonstrate its app integration with the Epson Pulsense™ continuous heart rate activity monitors and the Epson Runsense™ GPS sports and running monitors.
Epson – Ultra Low-power Wearables
ELECTROPAGES - Feb 19 - Epson has switched from its previous GPS subsystem to one using the Cadence Tensilica Xtensa processor to extend the battery life of its wrist watch GPS running monitors from 14 hours to up to 30 hours when the GPS function is activated.
Japan Gives Smart Eyewear A Go
BLOOMBERG - Feb 18 - Seiko Epson Corp. projects sales of its smart glasses to climb fivefold to 10 billion yen ($84 million) in three years. The company allows users to access information and documents on the lens, leaving their hands free. Seiko Epson employs high-precision sensors already in use in its projectors for its Moverio smart glass, which is targeted at professionals such as engineers and doctors. ($660)
by Daniel Leussink & Pavel Alpeyev
See full article at Bloomberg
Epson, i2CAT Create Smart Glasses App Development Centre
TELECOMPAPER - Jan 19 - Epson and i2CAT have signed an agreement to create a research centre in Catalonia to develop new apps and services for Epson's wearable tech products, above all its Moverio range of smart glasses. According to the partners, the Moverio Competence Centre will act as a European reference centre for research into the use of augmented reality in the professional field, while consolidating Catalonia’s position as a strategic meeting point for developers, customers and suppliers of smart glass applications.
Augumenta: Gesture-Control Tools For Epson Smart Glass
BUSINESS WIRE - Jan 6 - Augumenta, Ltd. has announced the availability of its software tools to add hand-gesture controls to applications for the Epson Moverio™ BT-200 smart glasses. The Augumenta Interaction Platform SDK enables gesture control and virtual inputs on smart glasses and other wearable devices in enterprise and consumer applications.
Epson M-Tracer Golf Swing Analyzer
MASHABLE - Jan 5 - It attaches to the bottom of the golf grip and collects data in real time about the swing. It tracks and records the swing path, speed, face angle at impact, tempo and other measurements that track performance. The analyzer is intended for all skill levels and gives feedback whether you're a beginner or an advanced player. The M-Tracer will launch in March and cost $299.
Israel's 1st Commercial Smart Glasses App
TIMES OF ISREAL - Oct 8 - Mekorot, Israel’s water company, is the first firm in the world to equip a large number of its field workers with smart glasses – Epson’s Moverio BT-200 devices. The company will be deploying an app, developed by Isreali start-up FieldBit, to provide assistance and conduct monitoring of the workers.
Epson's Fitness Wearables With A Twist
ENGADGET - Sep 2 - The Runsense GPS watch range tracks running even without a signal using stride sensors. Models include the basic SF-310 (£150), the SF-510 (£190 with stride sensor and tap commands), and the SF-710 (£230 adds training functions, altitude info and a vibration alert). The Pulsense line monitors heart rate, activity and sleep quality using a blend of optical and motion sensors and has a 36-hour battery. Models include: the PS-100 (£130 with basic LED display) and the PS-500 (£170 with data-rich LCD and USB syncing). Both devices share data with smartphones.
Epson Unveils Second Generation Of Moverio
READWRITE – May 20 – Leveraging its expertise in projectors, Epson has launched the 2nd version of its Moverio smart glasses. Two tiny projectors display a 960x540 resolution image for both eyes with a 23-degree field of view in both 2D and 3D. The glasses feature a gyroscope to track head movements, but are also tethered to a hand-held control box. Moverio is capable of running Android 4.0 apps. Price: $699.
Epson And Metaio Get Us Back On Track For Augmented Reality
TECH CRUNCH - May 7 - One of the big promises of a smart-glasses was augmented reality. Context-specific AR was the most interesting, meaning that the AR content was overlaid on the object you were looking at directly and not up in the corner of your eye. Google Glass seemed to be a move away from that. With products like Meta SpaceGlasses and Epson’s Moverio BT-200, we are back on track. Epson glasess project content up onto the see-through lenses so they are inline with the real world you are viewing.
Epson Moverio Smart Glasses Go On Sale For $700
WSJ - May 5 - Epson, best known for its printers and projectors, is pushing a pair of its own glasses, dubbed the Moverio BT-200. The Moverio headset has two screens, and is now on sale to the public. The cost: $699.99. Though lightweight and comfortable, the glasses are far from stylish. Moverio requires the use of a handheld touchpad to operate. It runs on Google’s Android 4.0. Other features include motion sensors built into the headset, Bluetooth, interchangeable lenses and a front-facing camera, removable batteries.
Seiko Epson To Launch Smart Glasses In April
JAPAN TIMES - Jan 29 - Seiko Epson will launch smart glasses on April 24 that allow users to watch movies and browse the Internet. The retail price for the Moverio BT-200 glasses is expected to be less than ¥70,000 ($686).
by Jiji Kyodo
See full article at Japan Times
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