Flipper features a Heads Up Display (HUD) module that snaps into the corner of eyewear and provides information for the end user. The display is positioned out of the line of sight and functions like a dashboard. With a glance to the side, the user can see the information, and when looking straight ahead, the vision is unaffected. The solution is currently designed for use in swim goggles to allow swimmers to see key metrics during their swim, but the hardware and software can be adapted through research and development to be available for any type of eyewear, including glasses or goggles. The current sensors provide information on direction (magnetometer), acceleration (accelerometer) and angular velocity (gyroscope). Flipper is launching its consumer Smart Swim Goggle solution in partnership with FINIS, the leading swim industry innovator. The launch is scheduled for November 2020 with projected sales of 200,000 units over three years. The product is in final Beta test, final packaging, manufacturing molds and software design have all been approved and are in process for launch. Flipper will conduct research and development to the existing Non-Defense solution in the following manner: Customize processor board to include a GPS chipset. Will require researching GPS solutions for battery consumption, accuracy, robustness and level of detail required for the solution. Upgrade battery system to meet the requirement for twelve hour battery operation which will require research and testing. Modify the lens system for use in sunglasses including research into available and popular sunglass options which will be robust, provide anti fog and a design which can incorporate the Flipper display module. Research and development will be required to optimize the solution and will include: Research and identify GPS chip based on features, size, battery requirements Research and identify display appropriate for sunglasses including size, day and night operation, adjustability for the user, number of pixels Research additional software and data processing required for Air Force and DOD. Development of prototypes to verify the solution hardware, software and data processing capabilities
