Motorola to work on computer headset

SCHAUMBURG -- The Motorola Solutions business of Motorola Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Kopin Corp. to develop a hands-free computer and communications headset.

This new device category is a head-worn, mobile computer headset with full voice, audio and PC capabilities, using Kopin's advanced system and micro-display technologies to create a virtual 15-inch monitor that supports simulation software, streaming video on-demand and other large-screen enterprise applications.

This new category of wearable computer provides hands-free remote control and instant access to digital information and broadcast programming. Access is also available for Internet services, including streaming video over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing simultaneous real-time interface with multiple mobile devices, servers and networks.

Jeffrey Jacobsen, senior adviser to CEO and Golden-i Program Manager at Kopin, said, “The Golden-i platform offers spontaneous mobile access to virtually any digital information in the world, on-demand. Imagine leaving your laptop at the office and still having full access to all of its information, applications and services while traveling. The Golden-i platform will truly change the way people work and live.”

Tom Bianculli, senior director of emerging business, said: “We believe this computer headset will be a game-changing solution for mobile work forces and represents the future in wearable computing. As the leader in enterprise mobile computing, Motorola Solutions is working with Kopin to explore new innovations and cutting-edge technologies that will help our customers continue to improve their operational efficiency and increase their productivity.”