(Click for larger view of the WiPC)

The WiPC is classified by BlueRadios as a "near-eye micro imaging" device. Designed for "content snacking," the portable media player (PMP) provides access to Internet-based content including audio and video. The WiPC is aimed at OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and large consumer electronics distributors, and supports both Windows CE and Linux, says the company.

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The Kopin color liquid crystal micro display provides 800 x 600-pixel resolution and "superb magnifying optics," says BlueRadios. With the help of a Cortex-A8-based Texas Instruments OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC) clocked at 600MHz, the WiPC can display D1 video quality (720 x 480 pixel resolution at 30fps) on what seems to the user like a 15-inch display, claims the company. Like head-mounted displays, such as the Nikon Media Port UP (pictured at right), the WiPC is akin to a high-tech View-Master, requiring a close-up view (below) to make the illusion work.


The WiPC in use
The WiPC offers built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and "3.5G" modems, and a "cellular handset" capability is planned for a future release. Interactivity is available via voice recognition command and control, as well as a jog wheel and an "optical finger mouse." However, there were no further details available on these capabilities.


WiPC
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The WiPC offers a full web browser, with access to multimedia content, streaming media, and the ability to open PDF files, says the company. The GPS receiver is backed up with navigation and Location Based Services (LBS) support, and videoconferencing is also said to be available.

Features and specifications listed for the WiPC include:

• Processor -- TI OMAP3530 clocked at 600MHz
  
• Flash -- 16GB microSD card and SIM socket card-holder
  
• Display -- Kopin SVGA (800 x 600) liquid crystal micro display (LCD).
  
• USB -- 1 x USB on-the-go (OTG) port, also used for recharging internal Lithium battery
  
• Communications:
  • 2G/3.5G cellular modem
    
  • GPS
    
  • Bluetooth
    
  • WiFi
    
  • FM (Tx/Rx)
• Other features:
  • Voice recognition command and control
    
  • Optical finger mouse
    
  • Jog wheel
    
  • Speech to text with noise cancellation
    
  • Text to speech
• Power -- 1 x rechargeable Lithium cell battery; consumes 1 Watt
  
• Weight -- 3 oz (85g)
  
• Operating system -- Windows CE, Linux, Android

Availability

The WiPC is available now to tier-one OEM clients or re-sellers "with annual purchases of +10,000 units," says BlueRadios. More information may be found here.

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