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Lumus products for the consumer market consist of:
- Video eyeglasses
- Portable Media Center (PMC)
- Optical Engine Module (for OEM)
Video Eyeglasses
Seeing through. Seeing beyond. Offering a new way of living, working, communicating and enjoying movies, TV and video games anywhere and anytime, Lumus eyeglasses take vision to the ultimate level by redefining what you see on the go:
- Super large screen anywhere you look, anywhere you are
- Video content and information in the blink of an eye
- Simultaneous connectivity to what you want to see and what you need to see
- Natural-looking, discreet, lightweight, and portable eyewear
 
Unique LOE technology
Lumus eyeglasses employ a Light-guide Optical Element (LOE) - a patented, disruptive technology which enables a breakthrough, ultra-thin lens which overcomes the inherent thickness of conventional optics and displays large, high resolution and full color images in front of the eye. Image content from any portable digital device is projected into the side of the LOE. As the image travels to the center of the lens, it is reflected into the eye via embedded see-through elements which create the effect of viewing a large screen, like watching a 60" screen from a distance of 10 ft or a 600” screen from a distance of 100 ft.
Seeing through – seeing beyond
Lumus’ unique see-through displays are the optimal solution for situational awareness when viewing content. While they display a huge screen which appears even larger over distance, the see through capabilities still offer the transparency necessary to know what is going on around you, eliminating the effects of fatigue or dizziness. Similarly, the translucent screen enables you to perform other tasks while maintaining constant hands-free connectivity to critical information.
Unmatched benefits for mobile display viewers
Lumus’ breakthrough LOE technology offers a range of unmatched benefits in the world of mobile displays:
- Unobtrusive, natural look and feel of regular eyeglasses (3.2.1), which can be worn all day, even when screen is off
- Huge expandable screen with image appearing even larger over distance
- Situational awareness enabling watching on the go while seeing what's going on around you
- Hands-free flow of critical data keeping you constantly connected no matter what you are doing
- Personal and private screen allowing discreet viewing of video and data anywhere
- Augmented reality content overlaid on what you see enabling revolutionary applications
Typical applications
- Enjoy a TV show or video alone, at home or on the go
- Catch the news while on a break
- Never miss a broadcast of your favorite sports
- View critical content (emails, text messages, attachments or Internet) inconspicuously during meetings
- Give a speech without looking down at notes
- Watch stock tickers throughout the day
- Play a video game anywhere in 3D or VR
Specifications
Display format
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VGA 640 x 480 pixels
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| Field of View |
27.5° |
| Virtual screen size |
Equivalent of 60" screen at 10 ft away; 600" at 100 ft away |
| Eye motion box |
10 x 10 mm |
| Display color |
Full color
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Transparency
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>70% |
Brightness
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>400 FtL |
| Contrast ratio |
>100:1 |
Eye relief
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22 mm |
Input signal
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Composite video (NTSC or PAL) |
| Weight |
<100g |
| LOE thickness |
2 mm |
| User interface |
On screen display |
Portable Media Center (PMC)
The PMC was originally developed as an accessory to the Lumus video eyewear, to provide an alternative connection to entertaining content when a mobile TV receiver or portable media player are not available. Today, it is a single box which provides a variety of services, combining an extensive range of capabilities, including:
- Universal mobile TV receiver
- Portable media player
- Camera and microphone
- GPS receiver
- Eyewear controller
Typical Applications
- Mobile TV and video
- Record personal videos and take digital photos and videos on the go
- Enhance viewing at sporting events using the camera zoom to get a closer look
- Personal navigation in the eyewear display
Optical Engine Module (for OEM)
The Optical Engine Module consists of Lumus’ core optical components – the LOE and the micro-display pod - for integration by device manufactures into branded products. Currently available as a sub-assembled Lumus Optical Engine module, it enables manufacturers to incorporate their unique branding, industrial design, and electronics to bring to market their own distinctive, Lumus-enabled products.
LOE
The Lumus Light-guide Optical Element (LOE) is a unique, ultra-thin lens design that embeds miniature, see-through elements in front of the eye. The LOE offers the following benefits:
- Ultra-thin form factor (2 mm), enabling flexibility in aesthetics, weight and design
- True see-through, enabling a natural look and a range of applications
- Reflective optics providing a pure, unadulterated image
- Large eye-motion, enabling wearer to see image even as eyes move
- Expandable Field-of-View (FOV) without increasing the thickness of the LOE
Micro-Display Pod
The Lumus Micro-Display Pod is a mini projector embedded in the temple of the eyeglasses to receive the image content from a video source and project it into the side of the LOE. Each Pod includes an LCD and light source subassembly which requires an image source (typically from a mobile device) and electricity. The Pod offers the following benefits:
- Small form factor, enabling discreet positioning of Pods in the temples of the frame and the design of natural looking and stylish eyewear
- Optimal weight distribution achieved through positioning of the Pods on the sides, thereby eliminating the awkward, uncomfortable and unhealthy front-heaviness typical of conventional personal displays where the weight is centered in front of the eyes, creating nose and neck strain
- Stereoscopic imaging using a dual-display configuration, allowing Lumus-enabled products to offer a 3D viewing experience
- Viewing comfort possible through the dual-display configuration which enables full control over the angle of convergence – the angle at which the images viewed from each eye converge into one, thus enabling the mind to perceive one coherent image appearing at a distance. With this angle optimized, wearers can comfortably view content for hours without any fatigue or dizziness.
 
Reference Design
To facilitate and expedite the design process for customers manufacturing Lumus-enabled products, Lumus offers a complete reference design which includes industrial, mechanical and electrical designs, and prototypes. These elements aid in stimulating design ideas and enable customers to benefit from Lumus' experience in solving critical challenges and reducing time-to-market.
 
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