Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Samsung is preparing a virtual reality helmet for smartphones [photo]

On the Internet a picture of a virtual reality helmet, developed by Samsung. Novelty called Gear VR is designed to raise the gaming user interaction to a new level of immersive gameplay.
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The images can be seen that the device consists of a smartphone, the controller and a special headset, similar to the Oculus Rift. Smartphone - Galaxy S5 and probably, Galaxy Note 4 - acts as a signal source, and its connection to the headset is made using a special locking cap. The effect of virtual reality is achieved by tracking the head position in space (responsible for this built-in smart sensors like accelerometer and gyroscope) with a corresponding change in the stereo image on the screen.
Gear VR involves the installation of a mobile device in a special frame screen towards the lens, then it is attached to the shell of the helmet. Connect your smartphone to access devices produced, probably via microUSB. Moreover, for communication with the device need gamepad Samsung.
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Apparently, the gadget will be able to work only with mobile games, how to connect the device to the desktop systems and consoles question. The official announcement of Samsung Gear VR is expected within the IFA exhibition in Berlin in 2014, which will be held in early September.
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