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Google patents augmented reality watch

09.10.2012

The popularization of "smart" watches began quite recently, and so far there are still quite a few players in this segment of the market. However, the American corporation Google also showed interest in this industry and received a patent for the use of augmented reality technology in watches.

The search giant filed a request for a patent about a year ago, and this week it was approved by the US Trademark and Patent Office (USTPO). The document states that Google's SmartWatch is equipped with a camera, a flip-down transparent cover-screen and a built-in Wi-Fi module for connecting to wireless networks. The device works as follows: when the user flips the transparent cover, it will turn into a screen that will display information about the object at which the camera built into the watch is directed. In addition, using the gadget, the user will also be able to view notifications and use Google services.

In general, the device described in the patent is much more advanced than the smart watches from Sony or Pebble already on the market, and therefore it is interesting how exactly Google is going to implement its idea. Currently, nothing is known about any prototypes or prototypes, and therefore if the company actually decides to turn its idea into a real product, then the appearance on the shelves of Google SmartWatch stores is unlikely to happen soon.

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The idea of "cloud computing" has firmly captured the minds of developers and manufacturers of electronic devices. One of the evidence for this is an announcement made by Digi International. In collaboration with Freescale Semiconductor, iDigi Device Cloud, a secure and scalable cloud solution provider, has integrated cloud connectivity into Freescale Kinetis and ColdFire microcontroller platforms. The actual connection is made through the open interface iDigi Connector, designed, according to the developer, "for devices of any type."

As a result, users of Kinetis and ColdFire MCU systems have access to a web and mobile application development platform and device management tools. Partners emphasize that the connection is available "out of the box", without any additional components.

The motto of iDigi Device Cloud is the phrase "Any App, Anything, Anywhere", which, by the way, is registered as a trademark. Permeated with maximalism, it means the availability of any application and in general everything in any place. Marketing overhead aside, this means that consumers who operate electronic devices based on Freescale Kinetis and ColdFire microcontrollers will be able, in particular, to use the functions of remote and centralized administration of these devices, sharing and data exchange using the "cloud".

An example of how this works was demonstrated by iDigi at the Embedded World 2012 that ended yesterday. Kinetis K53 with MQX RTOS and iDigi Device Cloud access was used to demonstrate management functions such as updating firmware, checking status and configuration, rebooting devices. In addition, it was possible to exchange information via the "cloud" about the status of the built-in peripheral units - ADC, a PWM generator, LEDs, an accelerometer and other sensors. These features are available through the iDigi Manager Pro web interface from a cell phone or PC.

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