The golden age of AR and VR technologies is coming. With the concept of the Metaverse, these technologies are becoming increasingly popular, especially after the introduction of Apple’s Vision Pro. However, Apple isn’t the only player in this market. Microsoft has been producing virtual and augmented reality glasses under the name HoloLens for a long time.

Now, the company has a new patent that suggests a modular HoloLens 3. This could potentially make mixed-reality technology more specialized, adaptable, and affordable for a variety of users. Here aerie details…

Microsoft’s Next-Gen HoloLens 3 Could Be More Affordable and Adaptable Thanks to Modular Design

If you’re a tech enthusiast, patent applications can be quite interesting for you. Although these procedures may seem like just paperwork, they actually provide hints about the future plans of the technology companies we closely follow. Now, Microsoft has a new patent. This patent, which is based on mixed reality technology that combines AR and VR, contains clues about what the much-anticipated HoloLens 3 will be like.

The most exciting detail about Microsoft’s HoloLens 3 patent is that it will have a modular and affordable structure. This means that as the number of users increases, modules can be added as needed, allowing users to exchange different modules depending on their usage. Considering the company even has a deal with the U.S. army and it’s used in many areas in the business world, this is quite a functional development. The description of the patent is as follows:

“The modular sensor and display module may include a standard interface for attachment to various fit systems, including, for example, headband, VR headset, glasses temples, helmet, and the like. In some embodiments, a further module, such as a rear-attachment module, may be provided that can provide auxiliary compute, storage, and power resources for the modular sensor and display module.”

It’s worth noting that the patent doesn’t guarantee that a modular HoloLens 3 is on its way. As we mentioned at the start of our article, AR/VR headsets are becoming a bit more popular each day. Therefore, there’s a high chance that the company will put its plans into action to avoid losing the market to Apple’s dominance.

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