Google Glass is a type of wearable technology with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD). It was developed by Google with the mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer. Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format.Wearers communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands. Google started selling a prototype of Google Glass to qualified "Glass Explorers" in the US on April 15, 2013, for a limited period for $1,500, before it became available to the public on May 15, 2014, for the same price.
On January 15, 2015, Google announced that it would stop producing the Google Glass prototype but remained committed to the development of the product. According to Google, Project Glass was ready to "graduate" from Google Labs, the experimental phase of the project
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Google Glass
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2. Google Glass is a type of wearable technology with an optical
head-mounted display(OHMD).
It was developed by google with the mission of producing a mass
market ubiquitous computer.
Google Glass displays information in a smartphone like hands-free
format.
It allow communicate with the Internet via natural language
voice commands.
3. Google Glass take pictures, record videos, track routes using
GPS systems, translates your voice to another language etc.
Glass also uses many existing Google applications, such as
Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, and Gmail.
By pairing mobile phone to Glass, Glass acts as a Bluetooth
headset for your phone and you'll be able to place and receive
phone calls/sms through Glass.
5. Wearable Computing
Miniature electronic devices that are
worn by the bearer under, with or on
top of clothing.
Developed for general or special
purpose information technologies and
media development.
6. 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.
Integration of textiles with electronic elements
like microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.
7. EYETAP TECHNOLOGY
Eye Tap 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 monitor.
8. 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.
9. Android Technology
Android is a Linux-based operating for mobile devices such as smart
phones and tablet computers, developed by Google.
A Software platform and operating system for mobile.
Android was found way back In 2003
It was developed in Palo Alto, California.
12. Video display
Has a small video display to display
the pop up hands free information
Camera
5-megapixel camera, capable of
720p video recording.
13. speaker
Speaker is designed for
the ear to make or receive
calls.
Touch Pad
A single button on the side of
the frame sophisticates the
glasses to work with the
physical touch input.
14. Microphone
A microphone is also put in, that
can take the voice commands of
user.
Microphone is also used for having
telephonic communication
15. ADVANTAGES OF GOOGLE GLASS
1. Easy to wear and use.
2. Sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.
3. Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much
more.
4. A spectacle based computer to reside directly on your eyes
rather than in your pouch or pocket.
5. A useful technology for all kinds of handicapped/disabled
people.
16. DISADVANTAGES OF GOOGLE GLASS
1. Can be easily broken or damaged.
2. Side effects are unknown.
3. It may lead to accidents while driving.
4. Google Glass is coming with a tiny battery. So, it lasts only for
4-5 hours.
5. Can be used only in metro cities.