PayPal has an idea for augmented reality payment glasses — here’s how it could work
With tech giants like Apple planning their product release, PayPal could be putting its patent to use in payment-enabled glasses sooner rather than later
By Sara Salinas
PayPal this past week refreshed a years-old patent for an augmented reality shopping experience that would layer virtual information over physical products.
With tech giants like Apple reportedly planning similar products, PayPal could be putting this idea to use in payment-enabled glasses sooner rather than later.
The software as imagined could overlay product information and purchasing options onto physical objects, according to the patent — originally filed in 2016 but extended earlier this week.
A shopper looking at an item on the storefront shelves would see a hovering, virtual description including price, payment options and return policy.
The glasses could also walk shoppers through the steps to purchase items online, with vendor and purchaser information already stored in the system.
PayPal was not immediately available to comment on the development of such a system.
