Joint development of computing headset will offer innovative solutions
to mobile workers with instant access to digital information
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. & TAUNTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Motorola
Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced
that it has entered into an agreement with Kopin
Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN) to develop a hands-free computer and
communications headset. This new device category is a head-worn, mobile
computer headset with full voice, audio and PC capabilities, leveraging
Kopin's advanced system and micro-display technologies to create a
virtual 15-inch monitor that supports simulation software, streaming
video on-demand and other large-screen enterprise applications.
This new device category is a head-worn, mobile computer headset with full voice, audio and PC capabilities, leveraging Kopin's advanced system and micro-display technologies to create a virtual 15-inch monitor that supports simulation software, streaming video on-demand and other large-screen enterprise applications. (Photo: Business Wire)
KEY FACTS
-- This new category of wearable computer provides hands-free remote
control and instant access to digital information and broadcast
programming. Access is also available for Internet services, including
streaming video over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing simultaneous
real-time interface with multiple mobile devices, servers and networks.
-- These unique capabilities are enabled through a gesture- and
voice-recognition-based user interface.
-- Development Kit units will be generally available from Kopin by January
2011 to software application developers and select Motorola enterprise
and public safety customers.
-- The development kits provide early access and experience with advanced
hands-free mobile computing and communication headsets capable of
interfacing with existing legacy systems and software platforms.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Jeffrey Jacobsen, Senior Advisor to CEO and Golden-i Program Manager,
Kopin Corporation:
"The Golden-i(R) platform offers spontaneous mobile access to virtually
any digital information in the world, on-demand. Imagine leaving your
laptop at the office and still having full access to all of its
information, applications and services while traveling. The Golden-i
platform will truly change the way people work and live."
Tom Bianculli, Senior Director, Emerging Business, Chief Technology
Office, Motorola Solutions:
"We believe this computer headset will be a game-changing solution for
mobile workforces and represents the future in wearable computing. As
the leader in enterprise mobile computing, Motorola Solutions is working
with Kopin to explore new innovations and cutting-edge technologies that
will help our customers continue to improve their operational efficiency
and increase their productivity."
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Websites: http://www.kopin.com/golden-i/
http://www.mygoldeni.com/Home.aspx
Video: Motorola
head-mounted computer demonstration
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation produces lightweight, power-efficient, ultra-small
liquid crystal displays and heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs)
that are revolutionizing the way people around the world see, hear and
communicate. Kopin has shipped more than 30 million displays for a range
of consumer and military applications including digital cameras,
personal video eyewear, camcorders, thermal weapon sights and night
vision systems. The Company's unique HBTs, which help to enhance battery
life, talk time and signal clarity, have been integrated into billions
of wireless handsets as well as into WiFi, VoIP and high-speed Internet
data transmission systems. Kopin's proprietary display and HBT
technologies are protected by more than 200 global patents and patents
pending. For more information, please visit Kopin's website at www.kopin.com.
The Golden-i(R) concept is protected by Kopin's patents and patents
pending.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and
is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband
communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety
solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that
provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of
innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more
connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22
billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
Kopin, CyberDisplay, Golden-i and The NanoSemiconductor Company are
registered trademarks of Kopin Corporation. All other company names or
product names are the trademarks of their respective owners.
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC
and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. (C) 2010 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Source: Kopin Corporation