The BV-3 Binocular Viewer projects a free-floating monitor in front of both eyes and provides a color VGA image. This allows the user to maintain their awareness of their surroundings while viewing the image. The focus of the BV-3 is fixed at approximately 1 meter. Audio speakers are included upon request.

The pixel format of the BV-3 is 640 columns by 480 rows, and the color depth is 18-Bit (262,144 colors). The BV-3 is available in two versions depending on the input signal being used.

The BV-3 provides convenient controls that are integrated with a battery in a lightweight system that is easily clipped to a belt. Operating time on a single charge is approximately 5 hours.

The viewer can be made compatible with either a standard VGA signal from a computer source or with video signals from NTSC video and PAL sources. Input to the BV-3 for VGA sources is through a conventional DB-15 connector ? the same connector found on computer monitors.

The BV-3 kit includes the BV-3 optics, LCD display system, interface electronics for either VGA or NTSC input, lithium ion battery, battery charger, signal splitter for VGA or NTSC, AC power supply, belt clip, VGA or RCA cable, optical cloth and an instruction manual. The single unit OEM price for the BV-3 viewer is $4,000. The BV-3 is only available to qualified OEM accounts.

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The BV-1 Binocular Video Viewer projects video in front of both eyes and provides a color quarter-VGA image. The BV-1 is capable of full motion video at 60 frames per second. The lightweight frame (58 g) of the BV-1 makes it comfortable to wear and allows the user to maintain natural vision while viewing the image. The focus of the BV-1 is fixed at approximately 1.5 meters. Audio speakers are included upon request.

The BV-1 provides convenient controls for adjusting the contrast, brightness, tint, and color of the image. The miniature controls and battery are integrated in a lightweight, sleek system that is easily clipped to a belt or carried in a pocket. Operating time on a single charge is approximately 8 hours.

The pixel format of the BV-1 is 320 columns by 240 rows and the color depth is 16-Bit (65,536 colors). The BV-1 is compatible with most NTSC video sources (PAL is available on request). Input to the BV-1 is through a single conventional RCA connector - the same connector found on most cameras and video equipment; a BNC adaptor can be used.

The BV-1 kit includes viewer and display optics, interface electronics for NTSC input, lithium ion battery, battery charger and an instruction manual. The single unit OEM price for the BV-1 viewer is $4,000. The BV-1 is only available to qualified OEM accounts

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The EG-8 evaluation kit comprises a set of nonprescription eyeglasses with a viewing system integrated within the eyeglass lens.

The EG-8 Integrated Eyewear provides a monocular quarter-VGA image. The weight of the product including eyeglasses is 53 grams. The EG-8 is offered for use with the left eye. The focus of the EG-8 is adjustable from 35 cm to infinity.

The small battery is lightweight and easily clips to a belt or can be carried in a pocket. The EG-8 operates from a rechargeable compact battery that?s integrated in a lightweight, sleek system and is easily clipped to a belt or carried in a pocket. Operating time on a single charge is approximately 6 hours.

The pixel format of the EG-8 is 320 columns by 240 rows. The EG-8 is also offered with MicroOptical?s Bluetooth? wireless imaging adapter. Using wireless connectivity up to 10 meters, colorful graphics and text are digitally conveyed to the user?s view from a host computer. Applications can be created rapidly under MS Windows using MicroOptical?s MOBILS? software tools.

The EG-8 Evaluation kit is a beta site demonstration system for testing; this kit includes the EG-8 eyeglasses and display optics, a Software Development Guide and tools CD, LCD display system, 450 mW removable lithium ion battery, battery charger and an instruction manual. The OEM single unit price of the EG-8 viewer is $5,000. The EG-8 is only available to qualified OEM accounts.

Please note: In addition to the Bluetooth option, the EG-8 can also be ordered for the following input signals: NTSC or serial interface. The NTSC option is a full video rate product capable of full motion video at 60 frames per second. It provides convenient controls for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the image.

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The AV-1 Serial Data Viewer mounts on eyeglasses or safety eyewear and provides a monocular monochrome quarter-VGA image. Performing like a VT52 terminal, this viewer integrates eyewear with a compact electronics module to present ASCII character-based information received from an RS232 serial link. The ultra lightweight design (28 g) of the viewer makes it comfortable to wear. The AV-1 is only available as either a left eye or right eye viewer (factory set, not field changeable). The focus of the AV-1 is fixed at approximately 2 meters and is not user-changeable.

The AV-1 provides convenient controls for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the image. The miniature controls and battery system are integrated in a lightweight, sleek system that is easily clipped to a belt or carried in a pocket. The AV-1 operates from two AAA batteries.

The pixel format of the AV-1 is 320 columns by 240 rows at 30 Hz. The AV-1 is compatible with RS 232 through a standard DB-9 female connector.

The AV-1 Serial Data Viewer includes the following accessories: Conventional nonprescription eyewear, mounting kit for use with alternative eyewear, optical cloth, demo software and support CD and user's manual. The AV-1 is only available to qualified OEM accounts. The OEM price for the AV-1 viewer is $995.

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