Tech Tuesdays: "Intelligent Headset aims to immerse users in augmented reality of sound and space"

Article:http://www.gizmag.com/intelligent-headset-augmented-reality-gps-3d-audio/29028/

The Intelligent headset is GPS-enabled with 3D audio and a numerous amount of apps. The hardware of this device allows it create an augmented reality of both sound and space. The compass, gyroscope and accelerometer in the headset track the users movement and in which direction they are seeing.

The headset can especially aid the blind by augmenting their senses. The Intelligent headset made a debut at the DHL Relay Race in Copenhagen. Blind runners often need the presence of a guide runner to help them throughout the race. However, in the DHL Relay race many of the runners with visual impairments were wearing the Intelligent Headset which fed them 3D audio cues about the proximity of other runners.

Games can also be played using the headset. The user can navigate through the game based on the sound cues provided. This will indicate in which direction the player must move. Furthermore, the player can shoot or perform any action by pressing the button on the headset.