New Delhi: A design patent filing at the Korean Intellectual Property Office shows a Samsung design for Smartphone-connected glasses that can display information from the handset. a patent filing shows Samsung Electronics Co is working on a device it calls sports glasses in a possible response to Google’s Internet-connected eyewear. It said the glasses can play music and receive phone calls through earphones built into the eyewear’s frame. It also gives hands-free control over the Smartphone.
Reminiscent of the Google Glass design, Samsung’s sketch shows a thumbnail-sized display over the left eyeglass. Google’s eyewear has a tiny display over the right eyeglass that shows information and websites. It was not clear from Samsung’s sketch and description whether its eyewear would be equipped with a touch control and a camera like Google Glass or whether it would connect directly to the mobile Internet or be a slave to a Smartphone. The name and the description specify the Samsung product is designed for outdoor activities or sports. Samsung did not respond to an email and a call seeking comment. Samsung introduced a Smartphone-connected watch called the Galaxy Gear last month. Sony also announced a smart watch. Samsung filed the application for the eyewear design patent on March 8.
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