[Philip Lelyveld comment: this was covered in a more detailed story I posted a few weeks ago.]
Two recent patent filings showed that Amazon could have a rather innovative virtual reality product in the works.
One patent pertains to to enabling consumers to control devices using hand gestures. The patent details that the technology will use multiple cameras in order to make the experience seamless.
Secondly, Amazon filed a patent titled "Reflector-based mapping of a scene". Reading into the filing, this technology will use projector technology to impose a virtual setting onto a room. Interestingly, while similar devices have had to use multiple light sources and peripherals, this will only use one.
These patent filings are getting investors excited because it allows Amazon to build on their growth.
See the full story here: http://amigobulls.com/articles/amazon-plans-to-jump-into-the-virtual-reality-business