Recently, Sony has introduced a new Future Lab program, which develops a variety of devices, taking into account the views of users. The Japanese company will share information on emerging devices, demonstrate their early prototypes, and based on user feedback, refine the final products. As expected, the event SXSW 2016, Sony has introduced the concept of a new portable device called the Concept N, as well as several other very interesting developments.
Concept N is a kind of Bluetooth-headset designed to be worn around the neck, but without headphones. The device has four microphones with noise cancellation and can respond to voice commands when the user pronounces passphrase Listen up Arc!
Concept N also equipped with a small camera, like Google Glass, the device is hidden, and only after the command to take a picture, it is displayed. Finally, the device allows to listen and record music without using headphones. It is equipped with multiple speakers, which create around the user's head bounded sound space, and at the same time make it possible to hear clearly what is happening around.
Sony introduced a prototype of the unusual open ear headphones, which the device is quite difficult to explain in words. The emitter is located in the part of the headset, which is not directly inserted into the ear. Instead, the sound enters the ear through a special tube.
Another experimental Sony device similar to a portable audio system allows you to turn any table or other flat surface into a touch screen. The device is mounted above the work surface, projecting the image on it, and keeps track of the user's actions with the help of sensors and cameras. Separately, we note the presence of a depth sensor that allows you to scan objects, and create their three-dimensional model.
Sony demonstrated the unusual features of this device: the table was opened by a paper version of the book "Alice in Wonderland" and the device to interact with its content.
Sony introduced another projector with a fairly specific, but interesting possibilities. This device projects the object and create a soundtrack for it, with the viewer impression that the sound comes from the place where the projection taking place.
Last submitted by Sony development is a fairly large controller. It is equipped with a touch screen, accelerometer and other electronic components, and also has a very impressive features tactile feedback. A member of the Engadget, tested the device, he said that it seemed as if the ball actually bounces off the controller.
Unfortunately, it is too early to say whether there is at least one consumer device prototypes. Related Products :
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