Samsung patent points to 'Galaxy Glass' - Techzine (Blog)

Samsung is working on its own version of the Google Glass. This is evidenced by a patent that the South Korean company has applied to the Korean authorities.

The Wall Street Journal was able to report that Samsung has filed a patent for a device that is very similar to Google Glass, but a slightly sportier variant. Applying for a patent suggests that Samsung does not make a sporty version of Google Glass commissioned by Google, but their own glasses is creating.

This is like Samsung wants to interfere in the new market of mobile devices to wear on the body is no secret. Previously, the company brought all the Galaxy Gear-smart watch out. This was, however, generally not too well received by the press.

The patent shows a pair of glasses that has earphones built. This makes it possible with the glasses to take calls and listen to music. This would be particularly useful in sports.

According to rumors, the glasses have the ability to display notifications from your smartphone, or to control other devices. This is also possible with Google Glass. The glasses would Samsung Gear Glass should be called, but Samsung Galaxy Glass is also a possibility.