The apps allow users to view SMS, caller ID, control music on their smartphones, and track buddies around any of the resort maps that are stored on the HUD, direct-to-eye, in real-time, as well as view trips using Trip Viewer.

ENGADGET: Recon updates its HUD tech, adds new view modes to MOD Live

Until now, only Android smartphone users have been able to take advantage of the SMS, caller ID and music control functions offered by our HUDs.

ENGADGET: Recon updates its HUD tech, adds new view modes to MOD Live

Vivian Fonseca collaborated in the development of a system for sending SMS messages to poor and elderly diabetics to help them control their disease.

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