Solos delivers unprecedented eyewear technology that accurately
displays and shares performance data to inspire athletes to achieve
maximum potential in training for triathlons, century rides or mountain
trails
Solos will be showcased at CES 2016, Sands A-C Booth #74334
Kopin® Corporation (Nasdaq:KOPN), a leading developer and
provider of innovative wearable technologies and solutions for head-worn
computing and display systems, reveals Solos™, the ultra-lightweight
smart eyewear aerodynamically designed for optimal performance, comfort
and style while cycling. Solos allows cyclists to easily access and
share performance data on a head-up display in real-time wirelessly from
their smartphone or wearable fitness device.
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“Solos was designed for the most dedicated cyclist in mind. A
‘Bio-Inspired’ philosophy ensures every detail of its design is
engineered to seamlessly integrate with the way human body moves and
operates,” said Dr. Ernesto Martinez, Director of Sports Performance
Wearables of Solos. “Solos delivers a truly holistic platform of
critical sensory information to a cyclist, which can be shared with
trainers, coaches, teammates and friends.”
Solos has been carefully analyzed and tested in wind tunnels to ensure
optimal comfort and reduced drag when in use. Resting comfortably on the
face, the minimalist and flexible design enables Solos to be compatible
with any aerodynamic helmet. It features anti-slip temple and nose pads
for ultimate grip during high-intensity training. The frames are built
to be ultra-durable with high-end polycarbonate that shields from
impact, wind, dust and shocks.
A key design element of Solos is the Vista™ virtual screen. It
measures only 4mm in height, as small as the size of a human pupil,
allowing see-through/see-around vision, while showcasing a large 5-inch
virtual display with bright, high-resolution color graphics. The screen
cuts glare so images can be easily read on the sunniest of days. A new nSight
opto-mechanical adjustment further enhances comfort and minimizes eye
strain when worn on longer training sessions or trails.
Solos monitors performance metrics such as heart rate, speed, power,
pace, cadence, distance, duration, and other Bluetooth and ANT+
compatible data. The Solos app captures, streams and syncs data,
allowing cyclists to customize workouts while keeping track of target
performance levels. It also supports existing training programs and new
tool development that enables users to see progress and heighten
performance capabilities.
A unique feature of Solos is Whisper™ advanced voice extraction
technology that allows voice commands to control the display settings
like caller ID, notifications and social media without lifting a finger.
The integrated near-ear stereo speaker system with ambient monitoring
provides optimal control of volume levels to deliver performance cues
that can be clearly heard above the noise of the road and wind.
Solos incorporates a new SiMax™ Li-ion battery which has double the
energy density compared to other commercial Li-ion batteries. The SiMax
battery enables a sleek design of Solos, while providing riders with up
to 10 hours in a single charge, perfect for long triathlons or
mountainous cycling where outlets are not easily accessed.
Strava integration technology allows users to download GPS routes and
upload recorded activity to share with friends. Once the account has
been connected with Strava, all training sessions will automatically
transfer to them, so sharing information with teammates and friends is
hassle-free. Delivering advanced performance metrics to iOS and Android
phones, Solos comes equipped with Ant+ technology that enables wearable
and smartphone devices to effectively share health data. The
all-inclusive platform and sensory indicators provide enhanced metrics
such as speed, power, pace, heart rate, distance, duration, and other
Bluetooth and Ant+ compatible information.
Solos will be available Q2 2016 for an MSRP of $499.
Solos will be displayed CES 2016 at Fitness and Technology Marketplace,
Sands A-B Booth #74334. Click
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representative Kristen Mondshein to schedule in-person demos or
interviews with the Solos team.
Learn more about Solos by visiting www.solos-wearables.com
or find out more information about Kopin by visiting www.kopin.com
About Solos
The mission of Solos is to create unique performance-enabled devices
meant to inspire endurance athletes to their greatest potential. By
creating optimal head-up displays and simplified accessibility to
performance data, Solos focuses on catering to today’s endurance
athletes. The Solos mission is to be lighter, smaller, smarter and
better, all while focusing on the utmost in data collection and
delivering safe, intelligent solutions.
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation is a leading developer of innovative wearable
computing technologies and solutions. Kopin’s technology portfolio
includes ultra-small displays, optics, speech enhancement technology,
software, low-power ASICs, and ergonomically designed smart headset
concept systems. Kopin’s proprietary components and technology are
protected by more than 300 global patents and patents pending, with more
than 95% related to wearable technologies. For more information, please
visit Kopin’s website at www.kopin.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking”
statements under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, without limitation,
statements relating to our expectation that Solos will be available in
Q2 2016 for an MSRP of $499; andWhisper™ advanced voice
extraction technology is a key feature in Solos.These
statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to, the following: Solos may not be commercially
available in Q2 2016; the MSRP may not be $499, the Company may decide
not to sell Solos; Whisper advanced voice extraction technology may not
be included in the Solos products that is commercially sold; Solos and
the Company’s other products may not be accepted by the
market place; manufacturing, marketing or other issues may prevent
either the adoption or acceptance of products; and other risk factors
and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports and
registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 12 months
ended December 27, 2014, and the Company’s subsequent filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue
reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on
information currently available to the Company and only as of the date
on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
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Contacts:
Kopin Investor Relations
Richard Sneider,
508-870-5959
CFO
rsneider@kopin.com