While public attention was drawn to the deal between Facebook and Oculus VR worth $ 2 billion, Microsoft purchased a package of patents in the field of augmented reality technology from Osterhout Design Group company. According to anonymous sources, for 81 patent (75 of them are pending) software giant paid from $ 100 to $ 150 million.
Previously, Microsoft has plans to release attributed to augmented reality glasses, and admits the possibility of their existence both as a separate product like Google Glass, and as an accessory for the game console Xbox. The latter seems more likely, especially against the background of Sony called Morpheus - virtual reality glasses for the PlayStation 4. Related Products :
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