Microsoft has been working on different divergent technologies. Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality and Augmented reality are the latest major works of Microsoft. Recently, a patent application from Microsoft has been found. You can follow the patent here.
According to this patent application, Microsoft is developing an augmented reality input device. This seems very much like a motion controller for the Augmented Reality environment. This band comes with buttons, a trigger and a finger guard. The appearance of this wand is very similar to that of Google's Draw for Google Glass.
Read more: Microsoft's work on Mixed Reality.
According to sources, Microsoft has applied for this patent in June, 2016 and evidently the company has released its Mixed Reality vision video. Based upon the video released, the Augmented Reality wand can be used with HTC Vive VR Headset. This gives us a hint that Microsoft is working effectively in the world of Virtual/Augmented/Mixed reality.
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| Fig 1:Perspective view of an Augmented Reality input design |
Later this year, Microsoft is planning to release its Mixed Reality headsets in collaboration with Acer, HP, Lenovo, Dell and Asus. These headsets are expected to be starting at a price of $299 USD. Microsoft is focusing on six degrees of freedom tracking without the need for traditional external sensors placed throughout a room. The minimum specs for Microsoft’s Mixed Reality platform also indicate most PCs will be capable of running the most basic apps and games.
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