The upcoming Apple VR headset may come with an advanced pair of gloves. This was revealed after the giant tech manufacturer's patents were granted by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, July 26. ![[RUMOR] Apple VR Headset Gloves Might Arrive—Detecting Finger Gestures for Better Virtual Experience](https://1734811051.rsc.cdn77.org/data/images/full/408790/rumor-apple-vr-headset-gloves-might-arrive-detecting-finger-gestures-for-better-virtual-experience.jpg?w=820 "[RUMOR] Apple VR Headset Gloves Might Arrive—Detecting Finger Gestures for Better Virtual Experience")
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A visitor uses gloves and a Virtual Reality (VR) headset during the "Laval Virtual" virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D techonology show on March 22, 2017, in Laval, western France. (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER / AFP)
Apple hasn't really confirmed the exact launch date of its advanced Apple Glasses. Although this is the case, various tech enthusiasts claim that the new wearable device will arrive around late 2024.
Of course, this will still depend on the final decision of the giant iPhone maker. While consumers are waiting, the new VR headset is expected to be released together with the gloves revealed in Apple's latest patent.
[RUMOR] Apple VR Headset Gloves Might Arrive
According to 9To5Mac's latest report, the new VR gloves shown in Apple's latest patents will allow users to scroll, open a document, move a cursor, and make a selection when wearing the Apple Glasses.
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A man experiences a Taclim virtual reality system wearing VR shoes and gloves with built-in tactile devices to provide haptic feedback during the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 3, 2017. / AFP / DAVID MCNEW
But, Apple explained that these VR activities still require skin-to-skin contact. This means that you must use your other hand to touch the other to make the gestures needed for the mentioned actions.
The tech firm also plans to integrate a radio frequency-based system or camera system so that the VR gloves can efficiently detect a finger in contact with an opposite hand.
As of writing, this approach still has some issues since the camera and radio frequency-based systems still can't identify hand movements without skin-to-skin contact.
Other VR Innovations Revealed
Aside from the new VR gloves, Patently Apple also confirmed that the iPhone maker plans to use two wearables that work similarly to Apple Watches.
These can also detect skin-to-skin contact. In this setup, the first watch will be used for sensing, while the second one will be used to implement gestures.
A ring acting as a second wearable device for the new Apple Glasses was also mentioned. This ring is expected to be partnered with the new VR gloves, allowing users to answer calls, place calls, make selections, and launch programs.
Recently, some analysts claimed that the new Apple VR headset would focus on gaming, media, and communications.
On the other hand, the Apple VR Headset delay was previously blamed on camera software and overheating issues.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
