539 The Door and the Key (1/2)
Chapter 539: The Door and the Key
Translator: _Min_Editor: Caron_
Jiang Chen's sentence immediately dragged the off-topic-conference back on topic and at the same time, he advertised the Phantom helmet without a trace.
The media below the stage was in astonishment once again.
He was attending the news conference in real time through the virtual reality helmet.
A word abruptly popped up in Danny's head.
[AR?]
AR stood for Augmented Reality. It was the use of virtual objects to ”enhance reality.” Compared with virtual reality (VR), it had the advantages of a stronger sense of reality and small modeling workload. One representative product was Microsoft's HoloLens. After wearing their glasses, you could change your home table into a gaming table and transform the wall into a TV screen.
But for the people in a socially interactive environment, the weaknesses of AR technology were obvious. When you wore the reality enhancement glasses and waved your arm to make some weird maneuver in the air, what would your roommate think?
Regardless, it would be awkward as hell.
It was one of the challenging aspects of AR application - only people wearing the glasses could see ”enhanced” virtual objects. But Future Technology used holograms to fuse virtual reality and actual reality together perfectly, which was why all the reporters were stunned.
”The Phantom Helmet.” Jiang Chen opened one hand while he faced the silent reporters and smiled. ”The key to the virtual world.”
Particles fused into lines above his palm and weaved themselves into a realistic helmet. The helmet hovered above his palm and slowly rotated in the eyes of the reporters.
”I know everyone here has an understanding about the functionality of the helmet, so I won't describe the specifications here. I'll only provide two numbers: 1.44 million and 0.”
When Jiang Chen mentioned the number 1.44 million, a lot of reporters realized it was the total number of helmets available in the virtual reality experience project previously announced.
But what did 0 mean?
All the reporters had the same question in mind, but Jiang Chen, who saw through this, answered their question with his next words.
”1.44 million Phantom Helmets. 37% of the units operated nonstop 24 hours for the past three months, but not a single unit malfunctioned.”
All the reporters in the twelve conferences around the world were visibly stunned.
”How is that possible?”
”Without malfunction… This ratio is too absurd.”
”Who can prove this? There should be a limit in bluffing; do you think all consumers around the world are fools?” At one conference, a short reporter stood up and questioned Jiang Chen's claim.
”Of course I can prove this, Mister. As for the evidence, if you exit, turn right, and walk three hundred meters, there will be a net cafe which is part of Future Technology's virtual reality experience project. Why don't you see for yourself if I'm bluffing? Also, I noticed that you didn't raise your hand when you spoke, and you signed a guarantee regarding respecting the rules of the conference. I must question your ability to adhere to these rules.”
The reporter who asked the question listened to the surrounding partially-compassionate, partially-mocking whispers and sat down with his face looking pale.
He didn't think Jiang Chen, simultaneously facing all twelve conferences, would notice his comment.
With Jiang Chen's words of criticism directed to all conferences around the globe, he lost face for his publisher to the media around the world, and that officially marked the end of his professional career.
”Now, let us continue on the question regarding the Phantom Helmet. Just like everyone has witnessed, our helmet has a long standby time and exceptional quality. Even running continuously for three months, it does not experience frame lag or crashes caused by aging circuits or overheating damage.”
”And the Phantom Helmet is able to do this because of our unique sealing technology, so our helmet cannot be disassembled and we do not accept any demolition behavior. Any malfunctions due to the disassembly of the helmet by the user will be the responsibility of the user. For any failure due to normal use, we will provide free replacements and half-price redemption services.”
Jiang Chen purposely downplayed the role of the graphene chip, but his explanation didn't satisfy all the media as quite a number of them raised their hands, hoping Jiang Chen would give them an opportunity to ask a question.
Standing on the stage in virtual reality, Jiang Chen estimated the number of hands raised between the twelve conferences. He coughed then spoke.
”Based on the number of questions, a lot of reporters obviously still have questions regarding my explanation. My presentation has come to an end, so just like before, for the rest of the time, you can ask and I will answer.”
When Jiang Chen's words died, all the reporters present raised their hands. Even then, it was in an orderly fashion. With the disgraced reporter set as an example, no reporter stood up without being called or disrupted the conference.