Solos delivers unprecedented eyewear technology
that accurately displays and shares performance data to inspire
athletes to achieve maximum potential in training for triathlons,
century rides or mountain trails
Solos will be showcased at CES 2016, Sands A-C
Booth #74334
Kopin® Corporation (Nasdaq:KOPN), a leading developer and
provider of innovative wearable technologies and solutions for
head-worn computing and display systems, reveals Solos™, the
ultra-lightweight smart eyewear aerodynamically designed for
optimal performance, comfort and style while cycling. Solos allows
cyclists to easily access and share performance data on a head-up
display in real-time wirelessly from their smartphone or wearable
fitness device.
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“Solos was designed for the most dedicated cyclist in mind. A
‘Bio-Inspired’ philosophy ensures every detail of its design is
engineered to seamlessly integrate with the way human body moves
and operates,” said Dr. Ernesto Martinez, Director of Sports
Performance Wearables of Solos. “Solos delivers a truly holistic
platform of critical sensory information to a cyclist, which can be
shared with trainers, coaches, teammates and friends.”
Solos has been carefully analyzed and tested in wind tunnels to
ensure optimal comfort and reduced drag when in use. Resting
comfortably on the face, the minimalist and flexible design enables
Solos to be compatible with any aerodynamic helmet. It features
anti-slip temple and nose pads for ultimate grip during
high-intensity training. The frames are built to be ultra-durable
with high-end polycarbonate that shields from impact, wind, dust
and shocks.
A key design element of Solos is the Vista™ virtual
screen. It measures only 4mm in height, as small as the size of a
human pupil, allowing see-through/see-around vision, while
showcasing a large 5-inch virtual display with bright,
high-resolution color graphics. The screen cuts glare so images can
be easily read on the sunniest of days. A new nSight
opto-mechanical adjustment further enhances comfort and minimizes
eye strain when worn on longer training sessions or trails.
Solos monitors performance metrics such as heart rate, speed,
power, pace, cadence, distance, duration, and other Bluetooth and
ANT+ compatible data. The Solos app captures, streams and syncs
data, allowing cyclists to customize workouts while keeping track
of target performance levels. It also supports existing training
programs and new tool development that enables users to see
progress and heighten performance capabilities.
A unique feature of Solos is Whisper™ advanced voice extraction
technology that allows voice commands to control the display
settings like caller ID, notifications and social media without
lifting a finger. The integrated near-ear stereo speaker system
with ambient monitoring provides optimal control of volume levels
to deliver performance cues that can be clearly heard above the
noise of the road and wind.
Solos incorporates a new SiMax™ Li-ion battery which has double
the energy density compared to other commercial Li-ion batteries.
The SiMax battery enables a sleek design of Solos, while providing
riders with up to 10 hours in a single charge, perfect for long
triathlons or mountainous cycling where outlets are not easily
accessed.
Strava integration technology allows users to download GPS
routes and upload recorded activity to share with friends. Once the
account has been connected with Strava, all training sessions will
automatically transfer to them, so sharing information with
teammates and friends is hassle-free. Delivering advanced
performance metrics to iOS and Android phones, Solos comes equipped
with Ant+ technology that enables wearable and smartphone devices
to effectively share health data. The all-inclusive platform and
sensory indicators provide enhanced metrics such as speed, power,
pace, heart rate, distance, duration, and other Bluetooth and Ant+
compatible information.
Solos will be available Q2 2016 for an MSRP of $499.
Solos will be displayed CES 2016 at Fitness and Technology
Marketplace, Sands A-B Booth #74334. Click here to add us to
your show schedule. Please contact PR representative Kristen
Mondshein to schedule in-person demos or interviews with the Solos
team.
Learn more about Solos by visiting www.solos-wearables.com or
find out more information about Kopin by visiting www.kopin.com
About Solos
The mission of Solos is to create unique performance-enabled
devices meant to inspire endurance athletes to their greatest
potential. By creating optimal head-up displays and simplified
accessibility to performance data, Solos focuses on catering to
today’s endurance athletes. The Solos mission is to be lighter,
smaller, smarter and better, all while focusing on the utmost in
data collection and delivering safe, intelligent solutions.
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation is a leading developer of innovative wearable
computing technologies and solutions. Kopin’s technology portfolio
includes ultra-small displays, optics, speech enhancement
technology, software, low-power ASICs, and ergonomically designed
smart headset concept systems. Kopin’s proprietary components and
technology are protected by more than 300 global patents and
patents pending, with more than 95% related to wearable
technologies. For more information, please visit Kopin’s website at
www.kopin.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be considered
“forward-looking” statements under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
include, without limitation, statements relating to our expectation
that Solos will be available in Q2 2016 for an MSRP of $499; and
Whisper™ advanced voice extraction technology is a key feature in
Solos. These statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Solos may not be commercially available in Q2 2016; the MSRP may
not be $499, the Company may decide not to sell Solos; Whisper
advanced voice extraction technology may not be included in the
Solos products that is commercially sold; Solos and the Company’s
other products may not be accepted by the market place;
manufacturing, marketing or other issues may prevent either the
adoption or acceptance of products; and other risk factors and
cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports and
registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 12
months ended December 27, 2014, and the Company’s subsequent
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You
should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements,
which are based only on information currently available to the
Company and only as of the date on which they are made. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the
date of this report.
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Media Contacts:Max Borges AgencyKristen Mondshein,
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Contacts:Kopin Investor RelationsRichard Sneider,
508-870-5959CFOrsneider@kopin.com
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