[NTT ConoQ Corporation] Announces lightweight, wireless,
high-performance XR glasses “MiRZA”
*NTT ConoQ Corporation*
Press release: September 9, 2024
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Introducing MiRZA, lightweight, wireless, and high-performance XR glasses *~The world’s first AR2-equipped glasses that wirelessly connect to smartphones, now recruiting corporate partners~*
NTT QONOQ Devices (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kiyotaka Hori
ConoQ Devices (hereinafter referred to as ConoQ Devices) is pleased to announce MiRZA(TM)*¹, an XR glass manufactured by ConoQ Devices. In addition, NTT Corporation
QONOQ (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Seiji Maruyama, hereinafter referred to as “ConoQ”) is pleased to announce its efforts to recruit corporate partners with the aim of developing usage scenarios for this XR glass.
MiRZA key visual
This XR glass uses Qualcomm, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Qualcomm) chipset Snapdragon(R)*² AR2 Gen
1 (hereinafter referred to as AR2) is a lightweight glasses-shaped device that wirelessly connects to a smartphone equipped with AR2. “JAPAN”, where everything from planning to design, development, and manufacturing is done domestically.
MADE” XR glasses.
ConoQ Devices continues to create devices that are close to humans, and ConoQ will continue to develop various usage scenarios together with our partners.
* [Main features] *
* 1.Lightweight glasses-shaped design with emphasis on ease of wearing* Although it is equipped with a battery, it is lightweight at approximately 125g, and has a weight balance similar to that of glasses and optics with reduced thickness.
By adopting a lens, we have achieved a comfortable wearing experience that does not cause fatigue even when used for long periods of time. MiRZA KV with Snapdragon AR2 logo
* 2. Equipped with the world’s first AR2, allowing wireless operation with a smartphone *
By installing AR2, it is possible to disperse the soft processing within the glass.
It is now possible to connect and operate wirelessly with a
smartphone, eliminating the hassle of wired connections.
3.Experience 6DoF content with high brightness and high image quality
Displays images with a brightness of approximately 1,000 nits and high resolution of FHD (1920 x 1080), allowing you to clearly see 3D space while actually viewing real space through the glass.
As a result, you can more easily experience and utilize 6DoF content (which allows you to recognize position coordinates and objects in real space and arrange virtual content as if it existed in real space).
* [Main use case] *
In addition to being able to take still images with a camera and make calls, which were previously done with a smartphone, the XR glasses can also be connected to a compatible smartphone*⁴ and used while displaying multiple screens at the same time.
The displayed content can be freely placed in all 360 degrees around the user, and by adjusting the size, you can work more efficiently and enjoy a comfortable video viewing experience.
MiRZA use case visual
XRAI, an award-winning app provided by XRAI, Inc. for transcription and interpretation functions.
Compatible with Glass(R)*⁵. It can instantly convert over 140 audio languages into interpretation and subtitles right in front of your eyes, supporting a variety of daily communications.
For corporations, NTT XR Real Support is a remote support solution developed by ConoQ.
It supports “real support)” and is expected to contribute to a variety of corporate operations.
In addition, you can also use apps that support Snapdragon Spaces.
* [About recruiting corporate partners] *
ConoQ is looking for partners with the aim of expanding future usage scenarios and solutions for ConoQ Device’s XR glasses. We would like to work with partner companies to create new use cases for XR glasses and to develop and provide solutions and content. When selling products, “NTT ConoQ
We have opened the “MiRZA Solution Partner” site to publish various programs for partner companies, such as providing the latest information and joint promotions.
* [MiRZA product page/site link] *
Please see below for product details, use cases, and brand information for this XR glass.
https://www.devices.nttqonoq.com/mirza/xrd-t01/
* [Release date/price] *
Release date: Fall 2024 release
Suggested retail price: 248,000 yen (tax included)
* [Sales channel] *
We have established various sales channels, including the NTT Group, for a variety of customers.
*For corporate customers*
It can be purchased from NTT Communications Corporation.
For details, please refer to the MiRZA product page of NTT
Communications Corporation.
https://www.ntt.com/business/mobile/product/xr/mirza.html
*For individual customers*
Docomo Shops nationwide, Docomo Online Shop, Hikari TV Shopping Rakuten Store, Hikari TV Shopping
In addition to being available at Yahoo! stores, d Shopping (R) Direct, Hikari TV Shopping, and Docomo’s home appliance
rental/subscription service “kikito (R),” we plan to also sell it on Amazon.
For more information, please wait for a separate release announcement. ・Docomo product page:
https://www.docomo.ne.jp/product/mirza/?utm_source=corp&utm_medium=other&utm_campaign=corp_202409_from-press-qonoq-to-crp-prd-mirza-240906
*¹: MiRZA(TM) is a trademark of ConoQ Devices (trademark registration filed). *²: Snapdragon and Snapdragon Spaces are Qualcomm
It is a registered trademark of Incorporated. Snapdragon and Qualcomm brand products are Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc. and its affiliated companies. Qualcomm patented technology is licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.
*³: According to our research (as of June 2024). Click here for information on Snapdragon(R) AR2 Gen 1.
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/xr-vr-ar/snapdragon-ar2-gen-1-platform *⁴: The compatible smartphone is AQUOS R9 SH-51E handled by Docomo, and other compatible models will be released in due course.
*⁵: XRAI Glass(R) is a registered trademark of XRAI Inc. For more information about XRAI Glass and the awards received, please click here.
https://xrai.glass/
*As this product is under development, specifications may change at the time of release.
*XR is a general term for advanced technologies such as VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality).
*Other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
*Contact information for media inquiries regarding this matter* NTT ConoQ Device Co., Ltd.
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Other information related to this product
* [Development environment support] *
This XR glass is based on Qualcomm’s XR development platform “Snapdragon Spaces”.
SDK”, which allows you to develop your own content and utilize the ecosystem using an open development environment.
In the future, we plan to release the Japanese version of the Spaces developer documentation and provide a variety of other information. By preparing the development environment for these XR glasses, we aim to expand applications and services that meet user needs and provide sustainable XR value.
* [Support for vision correction] *
These XR glasses are available in collaboration with Paris Miki Eye Japan Co., Ltd., and are available for customers who require vision correction.
Vision correction is possible by fitting the vision correction lenses made by an affiliated optician into the inside of the glasses together with the “MiRZA insert lens frame” exclusively for these XR glasses. For detailed information, please wait for a separate announcement at the time of sale.
* [MiRZA product brand background] *
XR glasses “MiRZA” is the first model of this product brand. The product brand “MiRZA” was born based on ConoQ Device’s company vision of “XR that is inspired by people and enriches people.”
In the future, we will continue to release devices that will be useful to a variety of people, from business to everyday use, and will create a new world and a new way to say “thank you.”
https://youtu.be/ONQmC9EmeQk
MiRZA logo
* ■Company profile *
* [NTT ConoQ Device Co., Ltd.] *
Representative Director and President: Kiyotaka Hori
Location: 7th floor, Sanno Park Tower, 2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo HP: https://www.devices.nttqonoq.com/
2023
On April 3, 2018, we started business as a joint venture between NTT ConoQ Corporation and Sharp Corporation to develop and provide innovative devices that enhance compatibility with ConoQ XR services. We provide new value of XR with the aim of developing and
disseminating XR devices to realize a “new” era where the real and virtual are fused.
* [NTT ConoQ Corporation]*
Representative Director and President: Seiji Maruyama
Location: 7th floor, Sanno Park Tower, 2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo HP: https://www.nttqonoq.com/
We started business as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT Docomo, Inc. on October 1, 2022. For individual customers and corporate customers, we provide VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), MR (mixed reality), etc.
Using XR, we provide a variety of services and solutions based on the three pillars of our business: Metaverse, Digital Twin, and XR Devices.