A visual walkthrough of the FSRS - Forehead Sensory Recognition System

The FSRS system consists of a pair of sunglasses containing a small camera, a headband containing electrodes to broadcast sensation to your forehead, and a small CPU to process the information

The FSRS device consists of three separate items. A small camera hidden in a pair of sunglasses feeds information to a CPU that is clipped onto the pants or belt, which processes the information from the camera and sends it to the headband, which emits small electronic pulses to the forehead. Think of it as a sort of 'Braille-o-vision'.

Glasses with small camera imbedded between the eyes.

The camera is inconspicuously inset on the glasses.

Side of the CPU has a switch controlling power, and a textured knob to control intensity.

The CPU is easy and intuitive to control. The commercial release model is expected to be about the size of a portable CD player.

The headband contains a 16 by 34 grid of electrodes.

This flexible board contacts with the forehead and emits gentle pulses corresponding to the outline of images perceived by the camera.

An LED unit with the same grid as the headband.

This is the LED unit used in training to help direct the blind user. The LEDs correspond to the electrodes on the headband. This will show visually the same image that the user is feeling, allowing the trainer to guide the user in interpreting images.

The FSRS fits unobtrusively into everyday life, allowing the user the benefits of the FSRS without hindering other activities.