Prototype EyePhone
<div class="" data-bfc="" data-ved="2ahUKEwj0uOS9sLKWAxWVFDQIHRftLDcQi4wTegoIAggACAIICxAB" data-hveid="CAIIAAgCCAsQAQ" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: "> <p><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: ">This Prototype EyePhone is an early head-mounted virtual reality display built in 1987 by VPL Research<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->, the pioneering VR company founded by Jaron Lanier. </span>It uses small LCD screens and basic tracking to immerse users in early computer-generated worlds.</p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">VPL popularized the term and the concept of <strong>virtual reality</strong> with flamboyant demos and bold predictions. Products eventually included the DataGlove controller, EyePhone goggles, and the full-body DataSuit. </span></p> </div> <p>This Prototype consists of goggles, a lead weight attached to the goggle frame, and a 9-pin connector attached to a nylon web cable. The string "VPL" is printed on the side of the goggles. The strings "Made in Italy" and "Mares" are embossed on the rubber eye shield.</p>
Item Details
- Date
- 1987 (Made)
- Type
- Physical Object
- Catalogue number
- 102730192
- Other identifying number
- DIN 7877 A (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
EP10020 PAT. PEND. 1.1 (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER) - Organization
- VPL Research Inc. (Creator)
- People
- Jaron Lanier (Designer)
- Category
- Other
- Credit line
- Gift of Bryan Manternach
- Weight
- 3 (lb)
- Dimension
- 8w x 9h x 5l (in)
20.32w x 22.86h x 12.7l (cm) - Acquisition number
- X5217.2009