# LCD Eyeglasses Sony Video Glasses By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-05-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-video-glasses-eyeglass-shaped-lcd-offers-bright-see-through-display References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/393124/sony-video-glasses-will-turn-everyone-star-trek-chic) & [techon.nikkeibp.co.jp](http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20080523/152287/) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenprojecting-ar-glasses) has revealed its newest [video eyeglasses prototype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-feature-colorful-ar-ai-glasses) that can show full-color video images. The prototype supports a QVGA resolution, weighs 120g, lenses are 3mm thick , and has a contrast ratio of 50:1. They are hoping to release it in 2010, after they slim it down to 80g. "The glasses use a proprietary holographic waveguide and an optical engine made up of a LED light source and a transparent LCD panel," Gizmodo says. "Video coming from the optical engine is reflected by a film in the holographic waveguide. It then bounces off a glass plate and is diffracted to the eyes by a second holographic film." My question is, how much will it strain our eyes, and what will it cost? There are other eyeglasses in the market that serve a similar function, which have been featured on Trend Hunter. Here are few of those awesome technologies: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holographic Waveguide Technology:** Opportunity for companies to develop and improve on holographic waveguide technology for immersive video viewing experiences. - **Lightweight Video Eyeglasses:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create lightweight video eyeglasses for enhanced portability and comfort. - **Transparent LCD Displays:** Potential for industries to explore the use of transparent LCD displays in various applications, such as augmented reality and smart glasses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for consumer electronics companies to integrate video eyeglasses into their product offerings. - **Virtual Reality:** Opportunity for virtual reality industry to leverage holographic waveguide technology for more immersive experiences. - **Healthcare:** Potential for healthcare industry to utilize lightweight video eyeglasses in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight 4K Micro-OLED Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-legion-gen-2.md) - [Screen-Projecting AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenprojecting-ar-glasses.md) - [Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-airvision-m1.md) - [Invisible Display AI Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiwindow.md) - [High-Quality Glasses Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-air-2.md) - [Immersive Video-Streaming Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-one.md) - [Featherlight Entertainment Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-glasses.md) - [Portable XR Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayneo-air-3s-pro.md) - [Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuzix-z100-smart.md)