Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display that is being developed by Google. It displays information in a hands-free format and can be controlled via voice commands. The document discusses Google Glass's features like photos, videos, navigation and translation. It works using technologies like wearable computing, eye tap, 4G, and Android. The document outlines how Google Glass works and its technical specifications, as well as disadvantages like potential eye strain. It concludes that Google Glass has potential future applications despite current limitations and costs $1500.
3. Introduction
Google Glass is a wearable
computer with an optical head-
mounted display (OHMD) that is
being developed by Google in the
Project Glass Research and
Development Program.
Google Glass displays information
in a Smartphone-like hands-free
format, that can interact with the
Internet via natural language voice
commands.
You say 'ok glass' to get a range of
options including taking
4. Features
1. Tiny & Powerful
2. Menu
3. Reminders
4. Weather
5. Travel Alerts
6. Google Glass’ Voice Input
7. Take Photos & Videos
8. Get Location On-The-Go
9. Interior Map
10. Easy Sharing
5. Technical specifications
• Android 4.0.4 and higher
• 640×360 display
• 5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p
video recording
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth
• 16GB storage (12 GB available)
• 682MB RAM
• Ambient light sensing sensor
• Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 SoC
1.2Ghz Dual(ARMv7)
• Bone conduction transducer
For the developer Explorer
units:
8. Eye Tap Technology
When sending a message, you’ll be able to swipe
through your contacts and tap on a profile picture to
select that person.
9. 4G Technology
• 4G is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile
communication standards.
• This system provides mobile ultra
broadband Internet access with data rates of
300Mbps in mobility to 1Gbps while stationary.
• The data speed can make the device run about its
purpose.
10. Android
• Android is a Linux-based operating for mobile
devices such as smart phones and tablet computers,
developed by Google in conjunction with the Open
handset Alliance.
12. How it works? Design perspective
Video Display:
Its features with the small video display that is used
to display the pop up hands free information.
13. Camera:
It has a front facing video camera with which photos
and videos can be taken in a glimpse.
14. Speaker:
Google glasses are designed to be hands free
wearable device that can be used to make or receive
calls too. So a speaker is also designed by the ear.
15. Button:
A single button on the side of the frame, work with
the physical touch input. It can be used in multi-
purposeful ways and it acts according to the context.
16. Microphone:
A microphone is also put in, that can take the voice
commands of the wearer of user. This microphone is
also used for having telephonic communication.
18. 01 Start
tap
start using Google Glass, you tap the frame of the
glasses and you’re taken to the home screen.
To issue a command, you tap the frame again and say
“OK Glass”.
19. You can take the pictures by just giving voice
commands to the glass!!
02 Take a picture
20. 03 Record video
With Google Glass, you can record what you see without moving a
finger.
21. You can share pictures ,videos instantly on
facebook ,other social networking sites
04 Share what you see
22. Lost? No problem, you have your very own super
GPS navigating device to guide you along in the
right direction.
05 Find your way
23. Google Glass will able to read and translate any text
you see
06 Translate
24. Google Glass is aware of where you are and what
you’re looking at, at all times. They can anticipate your
needs and flash up information that’s going to be
07 Your info butler
25. 08 Send Message
• Google Glass will show you text messages you receive
and allow you to reply to them via voice commands.
26.
27. DISADVANTEGES
1.There may be obstacle while watching something
2.As display is too near to the eyeball it may cause
serious damage to eyeball .
3.Can be used only in metro cities
28. Google Glass is as futuristic a gadget we’ve seen in recent
times. It’s limited in scope right now, but the
future, Google believes, is bright and the device itself is
“incredibly compelling”,Will cost $1500 (Rs 91353)
Future scope and Conclusion