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Wireless VR is the future! And it seems that HTC is all set to stay at the forefront of this! A month ago, at Computex 2017, HTC and Intel arrived at a common platform to incorporate a wireless-VR solution on the Vive headsets using Intel’s technology based upon WiGig standards.
Recently, at the on-going E3 2017 VR Conference, computing giant Intel demonstrated this comprehensive high-end wireless VR solution, named as DisplayLink XR codec, for the HTC Vive headsets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=44&v=dU5v1rlent8
Intel’s DisplayLink XR Technology
The DisplayLink wireless adapter is similar to the TPCast wireless add-on, while it holds an edge over TPCast in terms of a more compact design, less complicated set-up, almost same visual quality, high fidelity, and very low latency.
Moreover, the another competitive advantage of DisplayLink technology is that it is capable to easily handle dual 4K signals @ 120Hz. This certainly adds the scope of a lot of immersion to your VR experience.
Also, one more advantage of the Intel’s solution is that the DisplayLink wireless adapter comes with a built-in battery. Intel also demonstrated a pocket-mounted battery solution, just like in the case of TPCast – I believe that the built-in battery solutions stand as a more formidable and versatile option while sharing of a single HMD to multiple users.
Moreover, as the DisplayLink wireless adapter mounts easily to the rear side of the HTC Vive’s head strap, it gives room to easily connect the overhead headphones without any trouble.
Image credit: DisplayLink
Currently, Intel demonstrated its DisplayLink solution on the HTC Vive headset, however, this reference design can also be implemented to other headsets as well.
Intel said that it will bring the DisplayLink solution to the market in early 2018. This solution from HTC and Intel combined is an important step towards the use of peripherals while slowly moving towards the second generation wireless VR headsets.
I liked the positioning of DisplayLink… Gives me a nice convenient space for positioning of my headphones
these are so many gadgets on your head and hands and directly proportional to cost. Prices needs to go down to become mass market