A series of computer simulations derived from a real-world communication headset model are used to compare the method developed with a traditional passive attenuation headset and a commercial active noise reduction design.
The company's headset model currently boasts support for the iPhone 6, 6S, 7 and 8 based on the device's sizing.
The smartphone-as-headset model has made VR more readily accessible to mainstream users in the short term, but it could also prove to be a highly effective strategy long-term as well.
Beyond these headsets are models with better specifications at higher costs.
Portugal has banned drivers from using mobile phones, even headset or speakerphone models, and several European countries enforce hands-free rules.
It could eventually be built into VR headsets or tabletop models.
The two headsets, a Bluetooth model and a wired model, are pretty standard.
A user would visit one of these locations and don a Vive VR headset to browse car models.
I also tested an over-the-head headset from Radio Shack (Model 43-1951 for $19.99).
While any standard headset will work — many satisfactory models cost about $20 — music lovers might like the Plantronics Pulsar 590A headset ($249, www.plantronics.com).com
