Augmented Reality: 20 years of head-mounted displays, a special retrospective

*Hey, that sounds pretty good.

http://www.perey.com/ARStandards/hands-free-display-showcase/

"20-years of Head-Mounted Displays: A Special Retrospective

"Is Google really the first company to introduce personal displays you wear on your head?

"Come to our special reception at the Eyebeam Arts + Technology Center and see for yourself more than 40 unique samples of head-mounted, personal displays spanning over 20 years.

"Why now? Why me?

"This is a unique time to explore the history of the personal head worn display technology category, from a perspective of functionality, industrial design and usability, and to look into the future and contemplate the "augmented human," with electronically-assisted vision.

"You will want to see these collections for yourself because you are ready to project yourself into another world!

"Is this reception part of a larger event?

"Yes, you guessed it! This special evening reception is in conjunction with the Ninth AR Standards Community meeting taking place at Columbia University (Host: Dr. Steve Feiner) on May 29 and 30th.

http://www.perey.com/ARStandards/ninth-ar-standards-community-meeting/

"During the day we will be working to reduce the obstacles to the widespread adoption of new Augmented Reality solutions, and while we relax we want to share with you the many generations of products that led us to where we are today.

"These collections include models of head-mounted displays for a range of different uses (virtual reality, stereo video, augmented reality) and industries (defense, entertainment, manufacturing, training). Some were commercially distributed and others are "one of a kind" built for special projects.

"How can I participate?

"Members of the community who are already assembled for our two-day meeting are our guests at this event. If you can't be part of our meeting but want to attend this one night unique retrospective, that's not a problem. This is an open event and all are welcome!

"Purchase your ticket before May 28 by going directly to the AR Standards Community meeting registration page...."