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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Apple = patent troll?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[absinthe party]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 7:08AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[virtual reality?<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mach 1]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 7:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Looks like modified ski goggles with an electro-mechanical eye gouging-out mechanism. Jigsaw would be proud.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[MarbleMind]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jun 13th 2010 7:20PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Useless, I need one with an external camera, GPS, BT and thermal imaging if I want to complete my Iron Man suit...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[iEye]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 7:14AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Pilots already use something like this to point their weapons.<br><a href="http://www.vsi-hmcs.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.vsi-hmcs.com/</a><br>and<br><a href="http://www.opci.com/images/TECHNOLOGIES-Rugged_Eye_Tracker-Cleared.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.opci.com/images/TECHNOLOGIES-Rugged_Eye_Tracker-Cleared.pdf</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rowdy Bates]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 7:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[would this kinda be the same concept as in Back to the Future 2, where they could watch tv and also see who is calling.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bretness]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 8:13AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[That would be freaking awesome for flight sim enthusiasts! WTG Apple!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[JGplanes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 8:25AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[it better have copy and paste.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[CraigJ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 8:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Actually, upon bootup it initiates a hypnosis sequence that makes you quit wishing for copy-paste, freedom from NDAs, and the ability to install software from sources other than Apple.  Apple has already been approached by lobbyists to include a "you want to vote NO on proposition 8" message, but they are yet to work out a pricing structure for political agendas.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RichardBronosky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 11:25AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[What's the part with the gears?  Is that a wind-up motor to power the thing?<br><br><br>Actually, give me a camera on the front, and I can have the device filter out reality and display whatever I want to see on the insides.  Block out the ridiculing looks and derisive sneers.<br><br>Hey!  Beer goggles without the hangover the next day!  Every woman will be gorgeous!<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BradS]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 8:45AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Maybe the gears measure head tilts, at least that's what I first thought, but I don't think that could be right. Keeping the screens always horizontal was another thought, but doesn't make much sense either.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[fraxyl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 10:15AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[That might be a thumbwheel that sticks out the top of the goggles to adjust something, maybe the tilt of the internal display or the width between the displays for various distances between the eyes.  (The Jackie O. adjustment)<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BradS]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 10:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yes, it is to adjust the distance between the eyes.  Similar to the way binoculars flex.  The illustration clearly shows the displays connected to a dove-tail arm that slides laterally via a rack-and-pinion or worm gear mechanism.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RichardBronosky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 11:31AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[new way to view the Internet?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stewart]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 11:23AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Futurama! Now we can go into the interwebs.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Liam Wolf]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 7th 2008 5:34PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[Interesting but I think the main thing holding back widespread use of HMD is the low resolution. An affordable 1280x1024 with a Bluetooth display would sell like hot cakes.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Labrador]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 8th 2008 3:21AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Apple patents motion-sensitive HMD concept in defiance of good taste]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/07/apple-patents-motion-sensitive-hmd-concept-in-defiance-of-good-t/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm not sure who writes the headlines over here at Engadget, but Apple did not patent this technology, they applied for a patent on this technology.  Similar to the way someone applies to college, or applies for a home loan, or applies for a job.  You don't have it until you get it.  Fortunately TUAW got it right. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Scoot]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2008 3:49PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
