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Old 09-24-2009, 01:11 PM
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iPhone Heads-Up Navigation for Cyclists


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A Japanese firm has developed a prototype navigation system for cyclists using an iPhone 3GS and a helmet-mounted display. MAKE Online links to a video of the project by Ubiquitous Entertainment where the rider is shown with the iPhone in what looks like a pretty precarious mount on top of the helmet (which one colleague noted looked like a samurai's Chonmage Chonmage haircut).

Due to safety concerns, the developers suggested that the Scalar Corporation T3-A HMD should be retracted while riding. So it's definitely not ready for prime time, with the iPhone exposed to the elements on top of your helmet, and having to stop for directions. Still, it's an innovative use of the core functionality of the iPhone plus add-ons like the head-mounted display and an ADSP Bluetooth headset for voice control and for your cycling soundtrack.

Now all they need is a proximity sensor for warning you about drivers opening their doors in your path...

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Old 09-24-2009, 01:18 PM
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Old 09-24-2009, 01:27 PM
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It's neat, but it'd be easier/cheaper just to use a bike mount and glance down at your map instead. I think I'll just go that route. :-)
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Old 09-24-2009, 01:28 PM
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just pray when you riding your bike to make sure it dont rain on that day or spend some more $$$ for a new iphone make me want to run pass the guy and jack his phone
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Old 09-24-2009, 02:05 PM
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Cool concept..but potentially dangerous.
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Old 09-24-2009, 03:07 PM
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they should wire the phone so it stays it ur pocket not on ur head lol its looks stupid with that design
but its a kick *** idea
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Old 09-24-2009, 03:46 PM
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thats a ghetto-*** mount
looks like they just stuck a wire through there and its up to you to balance the iphone on your head.
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Old 09-24-2009, 05:09 PM
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ill be crasy to do such stupid thing! next thing you know your iphone is gone from your helmet....
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Old 09-24-2009, 08:02 PM
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kinda stupid.......
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Old 09-24-2009, 10:35 PM
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Its like a beer helmet for tech geeks!
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Old 09-24-2009, 10:45 PM
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It's a good idea. That helmet look SO STUPID. I wouldn't wear that helmet in a million years.
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One quick stop on the brakes and that iPhone will be traveling down the road faster than your bike. The HMD is a nice idea but the phone needs much better protection from weather, accidents, thieves, etc.
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Are they the same company that came out with this hands-free device?
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Originally Posted by billchase2 View Post
It's neat, but it'd be easier/cheaper just to use a bike mount and glance down at your map instead. I think I'll just go that route. :-)
Yup! Having the iPhone attached to your head is the stupidest thing I've seen.

Passer by: "oooh, free iPhone. Thank you very much... *swipe*".
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Old 09-25-2009, 02:27 PM
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I would be scared to put my phone on my hat like that...
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