# Wearable Display (UPDATE) Hi-tech eyewear innovations provide unprecedented viewing experiences. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jul 13, 2012 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-display ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Wearable Display (UPDATE) trend? **Wearable Display (UPDATE):** Earlier this year, Trend Hunter uncovered 'Hands-Free Tech,' innovative eyewear giving consumers extra functionality, whether it's connecting to social media or taking photos. Now, we're seeing even more hi-tech eyewear that provide display and projection features to create a completely enhanced and unprecedented viewing experience. These include everything from virtual reality contact lenses to bluetooth-enabled specs that can display images from your phone or tablet, all of which stand to transform the way today's media is delivered and digested. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 20 to Jul 9, 2012 - Published: Jul 13, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Wearable Display (UPDATE) trend ### Wearable Display With the advancement of hi-tech eyewear that provide display and projection features, there is an opportunity for brands to transform the way media is delivered and digested. ### Virtual Reality With the rise of VR technology and its integration into everyday gadgets, there is an opportunity to design and market products that tap into this vast and growing market. ### Assistive Tech for the Visually Impaired and Hearing-Impaired The production of tech-centered eyewear like the Intelligent Goggles and Access Glasses is an opportunity to promote equality among all citizens and create new innovations to aid the visually impaired or hearing-impaired communities. ## What the Wearable Display (UPDATE) trend means for industry ### For Electronics Companies that design, manufacture, and distribute innovative and cutting-edge gadgets and electronic devices with wearable display features, such as Olympus, Google, and Lumus, can meet the needs of today's gadget-savvy consumers. ### For Healthcare Companies that promote and develop assistive technologies that aid the visually and/or hearing-impaired community, such as Innovega and Dual Eyewear, can gain loyal customers due to their commitment to promoting inclusivity and social responsibility. ### For Entertainment The rise of VR technology and hi-tech eyewear projects like the Vergence Labs and the Google Glasses can create new market opportunities for entertainment companies and video bloggers seeking to produce and distribute content in new and innovative formats. ## Trend signals for Wearable Display (UPDATE) Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 51%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 74% - Activity: 51% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wearable Display (UPDATE) trend 8 featured examples from Jan 20 to Jul 9, 2012. - [Hi-Tech Projecting Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumus-glasses): Lumus Glasses Lets You View Video, TV and Internet Content (Category: Tech) Implication: The Lumus glasses showcase the innovation potential within the consumer electronics industry for wearable devices that offer immersive and interactive experiences. - [Augmented Reality Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovegas-ioptik-contacts-lenses): Innovega iOptik Contacts Will Let You See Multiple Images (Category: Tech) Implication: The military industry can explore the use of augmented reality lenses, multi-focal glasses, and reality display glasses to enhance soldiers' vision and capabilities. - [Internet-Savvy Eyewear (UPDATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-projectglass): Project Glass is Googles' Recent Release (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by creating new smart glasses that offer advanced functionality and seamless integration with other devic… - [Anti-Squint Magnifying Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-eyewear-sunglasses): Dual Eyewear Sunglasses Block the Sun and Magnify LCD Screens (Category: Tech) Implication: The eyewear industry can explore the integration of magnification technology into sunglasses for various purposes. - [Wearable Display Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympus-meg-40): The Olympus MEG 4.0 Glasses are Bluetooth Enabled (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for eyewear companies to leverage Bluetooth technology and wearable displays to create technologically advanced glasses, improving user experience. - [Video Recording Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vergence-labs): Vergence Labs Brings You Chic Shades That Record Multimedia (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer electronics companies can benefit from developing and marketing wearable recording devices with advanced features such as WiFi connectivity and audio recording capabiliti… - [Virtual Reality Sight-Improving Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-goggles): Intelligent Goggles Help the Visually Impaired Navigate (Category: Unique) Implication: Intelligent goggles and other assistive technology products have disrupted the assistive technology industry and present a growing market for manufacturers and developers. - [Subtitle-Showing Spectacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regal-and-sony-access-glasses): The Regal and Sony Access Glasses Will Make Movies Better for Disabled (Category: Unique) Implication: Movie theaters and content providers can implement Access Glasses to offer improved accessibility and attract a wider range of customers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)