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ViewPort
AI Smart Glasses based on BL602
Sub-50g AR smart glasses with contextual AI assistant and hands-free photo capture.
Weight
45g
Battery Life
8 Hours
ViewPort
Client
An AR wearables startup pushing for sub-50g smart glasses that provide contextual AI assistance without a tethered smartphone.
Challenge
Integrating a camera, display, audio, and Wi-Fi/BLE connectivity into a glasses frame weighing under 50g, with acceptable thermal distribution on the face.
Product Concept & Architecture
A distributed architecture splits processing: BL602 handles Wi-Fi/BLE connectivity and wake-word detection, while a BES2600 manages camera capture and audio. A single-mode waveguide display (480x320) is embedded in the right lens. The 5MP camera sits in the bridge.
Engineering Solution
The glasses spend 99% of time in deep-sleep wake-word listening mode (<50µA). On "Hey ViewPort" detection, the BES2600 boots and captures a 5MP photo. The BL602 forwards the image to a paired phone for cloud AI processing. Results are displayed on the waveguide as subtle text overlays. Thermal modeling guided component placement: all hot ICs are on the right temple, away from skin contact.
Result
45g total weight. 8-hour mixed-use battery (150mAh). 100ms from wake-word to capture ready.
Deep Tech FAQ
What makes the AI Smart Glasses based on BL602 unique?+
The AI Smart Glasses based on BL602 leverages custom hardware and edge AI to deliver industry-leading performance and efficiency.
What are the core technical benefits?+
Key benefits include low power consumption, real-time processing, robust connectivity, and a compact form factor tailored for deployment.
Can this architecture be adapted for other use cases?+
Absolutely. The underlying methodology is modular and can be retargeted for various applications with minimal redesign.
Project Profile
Services Delivered
Hardware DesignEmbedded SoftwareRF Design
Core Technologies
Wi-Fi/BluetoothTinyMLRTOS
Silicon & Vendors
Bouffalo LabOmniVision
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