Since the announcement of Google Stadia, there have been many rumors regarding some additional hardware ecosystem from Google. Now a recent patent from Google detailing a new antenna system might give us more insight into what Google has in store.
The new patent details a virtual reality headset complete with handheld controls. The patent also shows that the device will be wired to an external data device or can work wirelessly. With many major tech companies rolling out their versions of virtual reality headsets, it’s only natural that Google would also follow the trend.
Having a virtual reality headset platform benefits Google in more ways than one. They would be aiming at both Stadia users as well as the Android users. Hence, we can expect the new VR headset to be compatible with powerful android phones, but there is no official information yet that cements such speculation.
The patent also sheds some light into the hardware that is present on the device. It sports two WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) controllers and one WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) controller.
These controllers enable the device to communicate with the handheld devices and other sources if configured. The layout shows that Google has spaced the WLAN antenna system in such a way they do not interfere with each other.
Also, the additional WPAN controller ensures that the device does not suffer signal losses. Google is also working on their AR glasses which has now entered the pilot program.
With AR and VR devices in development, Google is planning on creating an immerse ecosystem for digital experiences. There has been no official announcement for Google’s VR headsets, but this leak sure gives us hope that a Google competitor is coming to the VR space.