for seventh semester B-Tech seminar

1. Jaseela Beevi S
TEC Oyoor

2. Introduction
 Google Glass is a research and development program by
Google to develop an augmented reality HMD
 The intended purpose of Google Glass would be the
hands free displaying of information
 Goal is to reduce time b/w intention & action
 Powered by Android OS

3. About Google X Lab
 Secret facility run by google, located in California
 100 project is under consideration that includes,
self driving car
Augmented reality glasses
Internet service via baloon in stratosphere

4. Team Leaders….
 The project was announced on google+ - Babak Parviz
 Technical Manager on the project - Thad Starner
 Google X lab functional control - Sergy Brin
Larry Page

5. Overview
 Combined features of augmented reality & virtual
reality
 Use 4G technology
 Communicate with mobile phones through Wi-Fi
 Display content on video screen as well as respond to
voice command of the user.

6. What can google glass do?
 Photography And Video
 Send Message And Google Search
 Google Translate and Google Maps
 Find information

7. Development
 Displays for AR is not a new idea
 Got media attention because of its prototyping
 In future, new design is possible

8. Technologies Used
 Wearable Computing
 Ambient Intelligence
 Smart Clothing
 Eye Tap Technology
 4G Technology
 Android Technology
 Augmented Reality

9. • Wearable Computing
• Worn by the bearer under , with or on top of clothing
• Developed for general or special purpose information
technologies and media development

10. • Ambient Intelligence
• Electronic environments that are sensitive and responsive
to the presence of people.
• Devices work in concert to support people in carrying out
their everyday life activities.

11. • Smart Clothing
• It is a combination of new fabric technology and digital
technology.
• The clothing is made with new signal-transfer fabric
technology installed with digital devices.

12. • EyeTap Technology
• EyeTap is a device that is worn in front of the eye that acts
as a camera to record the scene available to the eye as well
as a display.

13. • 4G Technology
• 4G is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile
communications.
• 4G Technology is basically the extension in
the 3G technology with more bandwidth and
services offers in the 3G.
• This system provides higher data rates of 300
Mbps in mobility to 1 Gbps while stationary.

14. • Android
• Android is a Linux-based operating system for
mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet
computers, developed by Google in conjunction
with the Open handset Alliance.

15. • Augmented Reality
• Augmented reality is a live, direct or indirect, view of a
physical, real-world environment.
• Real-world elements are augmented by generated
sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS
data.

17. Features of Google Glass
 Google Task
– Don’t let you miss anything that is to be done
 Voice/Videos Calls
– Make and Receive Video/Voice Calls right from your GG
 High Definition Video Camera
– Save your life moments within no time

18.  Directions and Location
– Enjoy the freedom with Google Locations and Directions
 Music/Video Player
– Built in music player and a video player
 Voice Commands
– Communicate with GG using Voice Commands

19. About Glass Softwares….
 Google Glass applications (Glassware)
o free applications built by third-party developers
o Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, andGmail.
o On April 15, 2013, Google released the Mirror API
o On May 16, 2013, seven new apps,
from Evernote, Elle, CNN.

20.  MyGlass
o Google offers a companion Android app called MyGlass
 Voice Activation
o controlled by touchpad, voice actions
o To activate Glass, wearers tilt their heads 30° upward or tap
the touchpad and say "O.K., Glass.“
o "Take a picture", "Record a video", "Hangout with john“
 Games
o GlassBattle by BrickSimple
o Escape developed by Advanced Mobile Applications

21. • Easy to wear and use.
• Sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.
• Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much more.
• A new trend for fashion lovers together being an innovative
technology.
• A spectacle based computer to reside directly on your eyes rather
than in your pouch or pocket.
• A useful technology for all kinds of handicapped/disabled
people.
Advandages Of Google Glass

22. • Can be easily broken or damaged. Users will have a tough
time taking care of it.
• It may lead to accidents while driving.
• Privacy of people may breach with new glasses.
Disadvandages Of Google Glass

23. • Google glasses are basically wearable computers that use the
evolving familiar technologies that brings the sophistication
and ease of communication and information .
• Hands free technology by Google.
• Assistance to disabled individuals.
• Google Glass is fashionable and frame colors are available in
gray, orange, black, white and light blue.
Conclusion