After showing off a duo of wearable, see-through displays at CES, Lumus
is back with a second optical engine -- one that could be used in any
style of frames, from prescription glasses to ski goggles. Available in
binocular and monocular configurations, the tiny OE-31 sensor weighs
just 10 grams (.35 ounces), allowing it to accommodate a variety of form
factors besides your run-of-the mill (and quite dorky-looking) 3D
glasses. As always, Lumus' hook is its ability to combine head up
content, augmented reality and see-through displays, though this time
around the sensor allows for a 19-degree field of view and a full-color,
640 x 360 picture. Though that's not as impressive as the 720p,
3D-capable frames on offer at CES, the company argues it should be
adequate for reading text, particularly since the viewing experience
will be comparable to staring at a 40-inch screen from 10 feet away.