Apple’s Vision Pro Mixed Reality headset made waves when it crashed. Not only did it have a wide array of features and technologies, it also had a significantly higher price tag. Due to the high price of $3,499, many potential consumers have given up on buying and waiting for the technology to be more affordable. Even Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed his uncertainty about its accessibility to ordinary people.

But it looks like Apple may have something more innovative in mind. The company received a new patent this week that marks the tech giant’s experiments with augmented reality (AR) hardware. The patent describes a head-mounted display (HMD) accessory that can be attached to an iPhone and turn it into a virtual or augmented reality headset, albeit on a smaller scale than the Vision Pro.

In summary, Apple may be considering developing a more affordable version of the Vision Pro, although it can’t really be classified as cheap. Accordingly, a recent Apple patent opens the door to an alternative approach. The patent describes a headband-like, glasses-like accessory with which users can wear their iPhone. The accessory will have a detection mechanism that wirelessly connects with the device and allows the user to enjoy the VR experience.