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KalMD releases AR-2000 Glasses
First in line of wearable Augmented Reality technology signals new move for Tech Company
Sulari, Suldanor
September 20, 5342


KalMD's AR-2000 represent step forward in consumer electronics

Kalistan's main consumer electronics producer Kalistani MicroDivision, or KalMD, which has led the domestic market in consumer electronics and smart phones for centuries, has taken the next step in smart technology with the marketing of the first brand of wearable technology. Known as the AR, or Augmented Reality 2000, this brand of stylish glasses allows the user to access the internet from the touch of a button on the sidearm of the glasses.

"We have been focused on augmented reality technology for a long time now, and we believe we have developed the first wearable technology available for Kalistani Markets," said KalMD spokeswoman Brianna St. James. "The AR-2000 will allow users to get map and satellite based information about their location, or check the weather, or access their email, or make a video call, or watch a movie right inside their glasses. The information or images will appear within the lenses as if it were being projected about five feet from the user, but will not be visible to anyone but the users. It is a remarkable technological advance that has the potential to possibly replace handheld devices all together, and represents the future of our company."

St. James said that the wearable technology comes in the form of the lens, and can be shaped into any popular style of glasses that is available in most optical shops throughout the Republic. "We work with most glasses makers to offer consumers lots of popular options, so they can customize their lenses," said St. James. Once a selection is made, KalMD technology is placed within the frames, to power the device. "There is a six hour battery that takes up most of the mass of the frame, with receiver that connects to either a wifi network or a cellular data network. The microcomputer accesses the the network to provide the user updates related to their current location. For example, if I am at a restaurant and I would like to know the menu, I can look at it, and the glasses will access the network to provide a link to that restaurant's website. There, you can access the menu, order a delivery and so forth. Accessing various applications will allow users to do other things as well while there."

Features included in the app are a music channel, a video app, a GPS app, a web browser, and an email/texting app. "We've also included safety features: For example, given its connection to GPS, you cannot operate most apps while operating a car, for example. But the GPS feature will still give you audio turn by turn directions." The glasses come in non-prescription and prescription varieties.

"We are setting a price point at K1,235 per pair to start with, with significant discounts and payment plans available at cell phone provider shops," said St. James. "It is our goal to attract users of KalMD cell phones to this new technology to replace the cell phone technology as it ages. We will maintain the handheld market, but in the event of widespread adoption in the market, we may consider wearable technology to become the next generation of communications technology." St. James said KalMD expects robust sales in the first quarter. KalMD stock rose in the Kalsie on the announcement of the new technology, finishing 16 points higher at closing.