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This could help engineers diagnose problems, or let you fix them yourself. Sensors don’t necessarily need to be on headset, but could be on connected device, such as Apple Watch or iPhone.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago

What another dumb "do it on a computer" patent that should never have been granted.

They're just describing the process that an electrician or RF engineer goes through to diagnose a problem or to visualize a system beforehand.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hate that this cool ass idea is in tech at an unapproachable price point

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it catches on, it'll come down in price. The race to the bottom will happen, it just hasn't had time yet.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This is Apple we're talking about, so if they're able to defend their patents, we probably won't see a huge price correction due to competition.

However, if enough of their patents get thrown out, maybe we'll see some decent competition.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Doesn't this already exist with other devices already? I've seen Hololens and the Magicleap do this already... and an iPad too.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Right, now they are trying to patent it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My first thought too. Like at first I was "oh cool apple is implementing that too for their pricy headset", but to patent the thing I already used at a demo at defcon last year (wifi signal piece at least) and what the hololens has been marketing around for years, absolutely wild.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

This is gonna make my Miles Morales cosplay really standout from the crowd.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You know what would be even better: An AR app on a phone that you can carry around in your pocket and show other people where the wires are because it's not strapped to your face.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Honestly good point. I would live both options personally. You know FOSS and on reasonably priced hardware, but I'd like it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Will they make a visor version so we can all cosplay Lt. LaForge?