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[[Daydream]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Google]] for [[Google VR]]. To use Daydream View, users need to mount a [[#Daydream | [[Daydream]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Google]] for [[Google VR]]. To use Daydream View, users need to mount a [[#Daydream Ready Phones|Daydream ready Smartphone]] inside it. The smartphone serves not only as Gear VR's screen but also as its computer. Unlike other mobile [[HMDs]], Gear VR does not solely rely on the smartphone's [[IMUs]] for tracking. It has additional IMUs and Oculus' [[rotational tracking]] technology built within, allowing for fast and accurate tracking of the user's head movements. While impressive, the current Gear VR does not possess [[positional tracking]]. | ||
Announced during [[Google I/O 2016]], Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $79. Users who pre-order Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will receive the HMD for free. | Announced during [[Google I/O 2016]], Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $79. Users who pre-order Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will receive the HMD for free. | ||
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The device works with Daydream | The device works with Daydream Ready phones, connects and uses NFC to detect your phone is present wirelessly (no connectors) and uses auto alignment to allow quick and seamless entry and exit from VR – informed by capacitive pads on the View headset, where they touch the screen, tells the phone how to orient the image. | ||
The padded faceplate interface itself is detachable, and is said to be breathable and hand-washable, possibly making way for the possibility of multiple inserts. | The padded faceplate interface itself is detachable, and is said to be breathable and hand-washable, possibly making way for the possibility of multiple inserts. |
Revision as of 23:39, 10 November 2016

Daydream View | |
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Basic Info | |
VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
Type | Head-mounted display |
Subtype | Slide-on HMD |
Platform | Oculus Rift (Platform) |
Developer | Samsung, Oculus VR |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Release Date | November 20, 2015 |
Price | $79 |
Website | Samsung Gear VR Website |
Requires | All Samsung Smartphones 2015 and newer |
Predecessor | Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition |
Successor | Samsung Gear VR 2 |
System | |
Operating System | Android |
Storage | |
Display | |
Display | 5.7 / 5.1 inch Super AMOLED (RGBG PenTile) |
Resolution | 2560 x 1440, 1280 x 1440 per eye |
Pixel Density | 518 PPI - 577 PPI |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz Low-persistence |
Image | |
Field of View | 96° (nominal) |
Optics | |
Tracking | |
Tracking | 3DOF |
Rotational Tracking | Accelerator, Gyrometer, Proximity |
Positional Tracking | None |
Update Rate | Rotational: 1000 Hz, high accuracy |
Latency | Motion to Photon: Less than 20 ms |
Audio | |
Audio | 3D Spatial Sound |
Camera | High Frame Rate Preview (60fps) |
Connectivity | |
Connectivity | microUSB to the smartphone |
Device | |
Weight | 318g |
Input | Touchpad, Back Button, Volume Key, Focus adjustment wheel |
Size | 201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm |
Daydream is a Virtual Reality head-mounted display developed by Google for Google VR. To use Daydream View, users need to mount a Daydream ready Smartphone inside it. The smartphone serves not only as Gear VR's screen but also as its computer. Unlike other mobile HMDs, Gear VR does not solely rely on the smartphone's IMUs for tracking. It has additional IMUs and Oculus' rotational tracking technology built within, allowing for fast and accurate tracking of the user's head movements. While impressive, the current Gear VR does not possess positional tracking.
Announced during Google I/O 2016, Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $79. Users who pre-order Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will receive the HMD for free.
Daydream Ready Phones
Hardware
The device works with Daydream Ready phones, connects and uses NFC to detect your phone is present wirelessly (no connectors) and uses auto alignment to allow quick and seamless entry and exit from VR – informed by capacitive pads on the View headset, where they touch the screen, tells the phone how to orient the image.
The padded faceplate interface itself is detachable, and is said to be breathable and hand-washable, possibly making way for the possibility of multiple inserts.
Fits over glasses nicely.