Cinemizer
Carl Zeiss’ video headset, the Cinemizer Plus, has received the go-ahead from Apple for release as an iPhone accessory. This could be the most expensive accessible accessory for the iPhone yet (or ever). According to the web site, the Cinemizer Plus’ “image is optically tuned to appear as virtual 45-inch (diagonal) screen, as viewed from six feet away (2 meters)“. This makes the iPhone’s little screen into one much, much bigger. Though meant for the luxury gadget market, this device has obvious accessibilty potential for the visually impaired.
From the press release:
Cinemizer Plus Gets First Approval for iPhone
OBERKOCHEN/Germany – March 25, 2009.
The Cinemizer Plus, which launches in May, will be the first video eyewear to get the “Works with iPhone” approval from Apple. Designed to work with the iPod the original Cinemizer bore the “Made for iPod” approval from Apple. Further compliance with Apple requirements means that the new model gains the “Works with iPhone” approval in addition to the “Made for iPod” compliance.
The $449 accessory will be available this May.
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Ouch! That’s expensive – but really interesting.
How about a mountable monocular over the camera lens? Less expensive and requires no batteries, just a specialized monocular.
Expensive but pretty comprehensive…well worth watching the rathers “80s” feel promo video.