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Legal Issues
According to Brian D. Wassom (2012), a commercial litigator, there are some potential legal issues that augmented reality companies could struggle with. Because augmented reality technology is still relatively new, legal disputes can only be predicted based on the current level of the technology. One rather important issue is even present today with text messaging. It is feared that augmented reality applications may become so relevant in people’s lives that it could prove to be a fatal distraction while driving, running, or doing other activities. Another prediction is the arrival of patent discrepancies (Wassom, 2012). Cases like the current “Apple vs. Samsung” could serve as a means for larger companies to monopolize on the upcoming technology. The sample Wassom provides concerns augmented reality eyewear. Such eyewear would allow the user to view their entire world through an augmented reality lens. Like the smartphone, it is almost certain that patent issues will arise. Additionally, if augmented reality technology were to become heavily user based, there is always the risk of inappropriate material to be displayed against the users will. As is true with all widespread technology, there are ethical issues that cannot be overlooked.