Rumors about Samsung-linked glasses are not new. For four years, this was a hypothesis that came up quite regularly. However, to date, the Korean still has not announced such a product. It does not even express itself in such a project in the short or long term. But on February 15, 2018, hope is reborn for fans of the genre. The brand’s new logo was published recently. It seems to represent an eye. And the accompanying explanation is conclusive:
Computer-assisted vision that relies on a photo sensor/computer/screen to record/process/display an image.
Gear Glass: Connected glasses according to Samsung?
If observers liken this new logo to possible connected glasses, it’s because the Korean has long dreamed of such a product. Tons of patent applications have been filed. In 2015, someone described smart glasses packed with features that would make Google Glass look archaic.
Again, It is not uncommon for manufacturers to apply for patents to thwart potential improvements. among competitors. Let’s put the matter in perspective by noting that the tech giants have filed numerous patent applications but only implemented a few projects. Still, the new logo attracts the attention of fans of the brand.
The relevance of connected glasses
But why would Samsung enter a market where Google has failed? Google Glass has long been the only link glasses on the market. But its intrusive sides completely derailed the project. Now they are used only in a professional setting, especially in medicine.
More recently, Intel announced its connected glasses, Vaunt. More intrusion but more limited functionality as the glasses only act as an interface for reading notifications for example. They don’t allow filming or taking pictures, which is a criticism of Google Glass. Could Samsung have found the ideal use for connected glasses? The question remains unsolved. But seeing the Gear Glass would be completely unexpected and would undoubtedly create a sensation.
