Google’s research department is cranking out ideas for eye-worn electronics. Just a few months ago saw the company’s patent application for a glucose sensor in a contact lens — now it is looking at integrating a full-on camera.
The application, uncovered by Patent Bolt, is one of many recent ones relating to methods for adding chips and components of various kinds to contact lenses. In the illustrations, a tiny camera sensor is seen just below where the eye’s iris would be, and various accompanying electronic bits are connected.
via NBC News
