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head mounted display

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A display system built and worn like goggles that gives the illusion of a floating monitor in front of the user's face. The head mounted display (HMD) is a critical component of a body-worn computer (wearable computer). Single-eye units are used to display hands-free instructional material, and dual-eye, stereoscopic units are used for virtual reality applications. See heads-up display, body-worn computer and CAVE.



Single-Eye Display
These Xybernaut HMDs connect to voice-activated, body-worn computers, allowing the technician to review instructions while working with both hands. (Images courtesy of Xybernaut Corporation.)


Stereo Display
In this application, virtual reality is used to divert the patient in the dental chair. Stereoscopic goggles are used to transport the child into another world. (Image courtesy of Virtual I-O.)
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