Jennifer posted about

Google's new Augmented Reality eyepieces, and how she was thinking they related to the Connexus

I mentioned in the comments section how I've actually been working on specifications for a similar device, which would be an attachment for a military helmet. So I started thinking (I know, stop it as it's dangerous for me to think. :) ) But I am going to post the specs I've written up so far. I just copy pasted it from the word document I have written so it may show a little weird with bloggers default editor.



Land Warrior Open Source Version 0.1

1: Helmet Mounted or Integrated into Helmet

a: VHF/UHF Dual Band Antenna

b: Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio setup for Voice and digital communications. Lo power setting 1
watt, Hi power setting 6 watts with headset microphone VOX and PTT switchable.

c: 10 MP Digital Still/Video Camera, with 10X Optical Zoom 30X Digital Zoom, 10MP and down
photo resolution, 640X480 30 FPS Video resolution, with Nite-Shot Low-Lux capability

d: Heads-up display, when visor of helmet is up, full view screen when visor is in full down
position. Visor must be scalable as to gradient of overlay. 5%, 10%, 25%, 40%, 50%, and
75%. 100% gradient only when helmet is fully networked.

e: 802.11g or n network adapter for ad hoc network IFF positioning and network communications which can be plugged into computer system.

f: GPS unit which can be shown on HUD/Visor, maps can be updated through 802.11 network or VHF/UHF link, and other units overlaid on map display through 802.11 encrypted network.

g: Power source, either internal Li-Ion rechargeables giving 24 hours of use or the ability to use Alkaline batteries in case recharge is not available. Preferred is 6-10v DC

2: Computer System

a: PDA running WINCE or LINUX compatible software. Using a keyboard and monitor similar to LG ENV keyboard with trackball or trackpad and internal 3-inch screen or external 3.5 inch touchpad screen. Attached to either forearm, internal and external screen can be disabled through voice command in helmet microphone, external switch on casing or track ball mounted on harness.

1: Computer must be able to use packet AX25 protocol in addition to SSTV, and other
digital communications and be able to encrypt/decrypt packet and voice
communication on the fly.

2: Must use SSD media and be able to transfer data either through RF or IR links.

3: Must be able to store up to 32 GB of data either through SSD or SDHC means and
media must be easy to remove and replace.

4: Power by Li-Ion AGM rechargeable battery or alkaline when recharge not available.
Power packs must be hot swappable and provide 36-48 hours of use per charge. 6-10v
DC compatible with helmet systems.