1/5 - Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants says Apple to use a Sony 0.5" 1280x960 #MicroOLED in #SmartGlasses for 2022 release (ECX337A shown).

I have questions & thoughts, so read on…—>

SEE: https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/10/22/apple-reportedly-pursuing-sony-displays-for-apple-glass-headset-in-2022
by @HilliTech at @AppleInsider | @DSCCRoss #AAPL

2/5 - QUESTION:

If Apple is using a 0.5" Sony MicroOLED, why use a 1280x960 model (presumably the ECX337A) when Sony already introduced a 0.5" MicroOLED in 1600x1200 resolution last April?

There could be a reason, but…

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SEE: https://www.electronics-lab.com/sony-releases-0-5-oled-microdisplay-with1600-x-1200-resolution/
at @ElectronicsLab

3/5 - FURTHER:

This is CLEARLY NOT for a pair of #SmartGlasses with a transparent waveguide, as portrayed in the article. This misunderstanding of light engines vs optics is a frustration I've expressed (often) with the tech press (such as: http://www.giganti.co/FacebookPeeks  .)

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4/5 - MORE LIKELY:

If Apple is using a 0.5" Sony MicroOLED display in an AR device, it will be video pass-thru (as VR HMDs can), further validating speculation APPLE IS WORKING ON TWO DEVICES.
cc @Scobleizer

CITE: https://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2019/11/a-new-rumor-claims-that-apple-has-two-devices-in-the-works-relating-to-smartglasses-with-a-2022-2023-timeline.html

CITE: https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20190258058.pdf 

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5/5 - CLOSING…

One of Sony's MicroOLED competitors, KOPIN was used by @Panasonic in their CES runaway hit—some have suggested adding cameras for both positional tracking & pass-thru AR.

Alas, this doesn't seem to be in their roadmap: https://uploadvr.com/panasonic-targets-2021/
cc @hmltn

/END https://twitter.com/chrisgrayson/status/1315165425978814464