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Re:Neal Stephenson Joins Magic Leap by fla on Tuesday December 16, 2014 @01:57PM (#8758638)
It sounds more to me like a direct projection to retina. Has this ever been attempted ? Would that be working with lasers ?
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Re:Neal Stephenson Joins Magic Leap by DanBC on Tuesday December 16, 2014 @02:01PM (#8758657)
There have been head-mounted "virtual retinal displays" that focus a laser onto the retina.

I think they're mostly in patent hell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_retinal_display

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Re:Neal Stephenson Joins Magic Leap by Retric on Tuesday December 16, 2014 @04:12PM (#8759541)
Manufacturers and commercial uses ... Consumer versions are expected to ship fall of 2015

It would be interesting if this was progressing because some major patent roadblocks where about to expire.

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Re:Neal Stephenson Joins Magic Leap by fla on Tuesday December 16, 2014 @02:56PM (#8759014)
Interesting. Thanks !
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