OLED glasses for the legally blind
A small Canadian company, whose founder has two siblings that are legally blind, has developed an OLED-based appliance that allows those with compromised vision to see more clearly. Toronto-based eSight (pvt) has developed a high speed, high definition camera based system that can instantly refocus visual range without the ill effects found in other similar devices, which allows the user the freedom of mobility that is unavailable using older devices such as magnifiers or bulky CCTV devices. The unit comes with a processor which is pocket size, and the visor can be adjusted to fully or partially cover the eyes.
While there have been many attempts to produce devices that can be used to enhance the visual acuity of those with compromised sight, most have been bulky and slow to respond. Response time can be a very significant factor, as those who have toyed with 3D visors can attest to, but for the visually impaired, it can be an impossible experience. By using OLED displays, the devices can be light, and the response time can be so short as to be considered real-time., and the ability of OLED technology to reduce battery drain, gives the user a new level of flexibility. We don’t mention this to promote a company or product, but to help investors understand the far reaching effects of using OLED technology, which has the ability to extend the use of display devices into realms that we were unable to penetrate with older display modalities. While the cost is still high, ~$10,000, as with any new technology, the price will decline as production increases and the technology matures, and while it will likely always be significantly more expensive than static sight-enhancing devices, the 200m people worldwide who have low or almost no sight would likely not consider any premium a burden.
While there have been many attempts to produce devices that can be used to enhance the visual acuity of those with compromised sight, most have been bulky and slow to respond. Response time can be a very significant factor, as those who have toyed with 3D visors can attest to, but for the visually impaired, it can be an impossible experience. By using OLED displays, the devices can be light, and the response time can be so short as to be considered real-time., and the ability of OLED technology to reduce battery drain, gives the user a new level of flexibility. We don’t mention this to promote a company or product, but to help investors understand the far reaching effects of using OLED technology, which has the ability to extend the use of display devices into realms that we were unable to penetrate with older display modalities. While the cost is still high, ~$10,000, as with any new technology, the price will decline as production increases and the technology matures, and while it will likely always be significantly more expensive than static sight-enhancing devices, the 200m people worldwide who have low or almost no sight would likely not consider any premium a burden.
eSight visor - Source: eSight
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