EyeTap technology for wireless electronic news gathering

ABSTRACT

The results of actual field tests of a new class of Personal Imaging systems, the Electronic News Gathering WearComp (ENGwear), are presented. These incorporate EyeTap Technology to cause the eye itself to function as if it were a camera, and to allow the eye to be wirelessly tapped out of and tapped into, capturing exactly what the user is viewing. This brings the point of view of the camera to the same point as the user's eye, and also allows the user to allow others to wirelessly modify his/her perception of visual reality. Images thus captured are simultaneously sent and received live to and from the internet using IP-over-wireless technology. This novel application of wireless technology empowers reporters: ENGwear systems allow for a great degree of mobility, and are constantly operational and recording to a circular buffer allowing the reporter to never 'miss a shot'.

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