Giants like Meta and Apple are investing heavily in the AR/VR space, and now it seems like the South Korean conglomerate has joined the bandwagon. Today, our team spotted this patent by Samsung on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which revealed that the company is working on a pair of AR glasses that can be contracted with a single mobile device, such as a phone or tablet. Here’s the complete scoop:
Samsung’s AR Glasses on USPTO
The patent, titled “Method and System for Grouping Plurality of Devices” with the “20240355069” number, outlines technology that connects multiple pairs of Samsung AR glasses to a single mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, creating a seamless and shared AR experience.
This grouping feature enables users to link their devices, allowing friends to view and interact with identical virtual visuals.
One drawing shows a scenario reminiscent of a tennis match, where two users appear to be playing a virtual game. This hints at the potential of Samsung’s grouping technology for gaming, where friends could engage in interactive games together using the shared AR environment.
Moreover, if we look at the patent drawings of Samsung’s AR glasses, they indicate a streamlined, minimalistic frame, similar to Meta’s Orion AR Glasses. The lenses appear to be embedded with small projection components capable of overlaying digital visuals onto the user’s view without obstructing natural sight.
Side elements on the frame will likely house compact cameras and sensors, which could be essential for spatial awareness, gesture tracking, or even interaction with digital objects, though the patent does not detail specific functionalities.
The drawings also suggest an ergonomic design with lightweight materials, which could contribute to comfort during prolonged use. However, there are no details available about the material of the device.
That said, it’s best to keep expectations in check, as this technology may not reach the market anytime soon. Samsung often files patents, and having one doesn’t necessarily guarantee that the concept will appear in a future product.
