Tech News – Bionic Contacts

February 5th, 2008

Scientists are designing a bionic contact lens that will allow the user to see the “display” while looking at the world. What an interesting concept as a new way of interacting with software.
The articles mention uses for airline pilots and doctors, and much more. Imagine soldiers seeing tactical plans as they survey a scene, a business person seeing prompts while giving a speech, or a magician using them to work with a spotter to pick out the “best” audience member. Maybe while browsing, you would automatically see an item’s price and be able to buy by blinking twice. :)

The technology is still better fodder for a mystery than for real life; But, it is only a matter of years before this or something inspired by this technology becomes reality. What would you do with it?

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