A just lately revealed U.S. patent software may present a very good preview of Valve’s wi-fi VR headset.
The rumor mill has been heating up just lately with deep dives into Steam code, uncovering intriguing particulars that appear to recommend a brand new head-mounted show system, presumably referred to as Deckard, is in improvement. To this point most indicators level to this being a stand-alone, wi-fi headset much like Meta’s Quest 2 — or not less than a tool that has the choice for use with out a PC linked.
A lot of the patent discusses the headstrap and the way it permits numerous changes for optimum consolation whereas nonetheless holding securely — in addition to stopping outdoors mild from leaking inside. The patent accommodates a number of drawings that present two dials on the again for adjusting the match, permitting fine-tuning even in the course of a recreation or different VR expertise, with out the necessity to use each fingers or to take away the headset.
The design proven within the patent may not ever be manufactured; nonetheless, it’s attention-grabbing to see what Valve has been engaged on and it’s possible that not less than some elements of this design can be utilized in a future product. The ear audio system look fairly much like the present Valve Index and there may be nonetheless a middle strap that runs entrance to again with hook and loop straps for adjustment.
Along with the middle strap, the dials are described as a solution to regulate each the highest and the aspect tightness, so maybe the added dial will make tremendous changes to the highest strap extra shortly and with out having to unhook it earlier than tightening. This may be critically vital in the course of an intense VR session if the headset is slipping, inflicting the picture sharpness to endure.
Whereas match and luxury are crucial elements of any VR headset, the {hardware} specs are what’s of most curiosity. Sadly, no particulars have been supplied in that regard. Earlier hypothesis suggests Valve’s rumored Deckard headset may have lots of the similar options as Meta’s Quest 2 whereas retaining the power to connect with a PC to run increased high quality video games and extra demanding apps.
With Meta’s Cambria and Apple’s first VR headset anticipated to reach in 2022, it appears Valve may be a part of the fray with Deckard as nicely, making this the largest 12 months ever for digital actuality {hardware}.
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