By Google

Presented By:

Shaik Chand Basha Shaik Minuddin

Contents

Introduction Features Technologies used How it works? Advantages Disadvantages Future scope Conclusion

Contents

• Introduction• Development• Features• Technologies

used• How it works?• Advantages• Disadvantages• Applications• Conclusion

What Is Google glass ??

Google Glass is an  wearable computer with a head-mounted display (HMD) that is being developed by Google in the Project Glass .

DEVELOPMENT

The Glass project was started "about three years ago" by an engineer named Babak Parviz 

Glass is being developed by Google X Lab.

It can interact with the Internet via natural language voice commands and uses Google's Android operating system.

Google is considering partnering with sunglass retailers such as Ray-Ban or Warby Parker

PROTOTYPE

FEATURES

1. Tiny & Powerful2. Google Glass’ Voice Input3. Take Photos & Videos4. Get Location On-The-Go5. Interior Map6. Easy Sharing

Technologies Used

Wearable computing

Eye Tap technology

Android Technology

Wearable Computing

Worn by the bearer under, with or on top of

clothing.

Developed for general or special purpose

information technologies and media development.

Eye Tap Technology

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

Android Technology

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.

Components of Google glass

Cam

era

It has a front facing video camera with which photos and videos can be taken in a glimpse.

CAMERA

Speaker:

Google glasses are designed to be hands free wearable device that can be used to make or receive calls too.

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.

SPECIFICATION

Technical specifications For the developer Explorer units: Android 4.1 ( jelly bean ) and higher 640×360 display 5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p video

recording Wi-Fi enabled Bluetooth 16GB storage (12 GB available) 682MB RAM 

Futuristic Version Of The GLASS

How it works?

Video Display:

Its features with the small video display that is used to display the pop up hands free information.

APPLICATIONS

Record videos, take picturesJust say the word and Google Glass will take a picture or record a video – you will never have to touch the hardware. The photos and videos will be stored on the 4GB flash memory of the device, and can also be shared on social networking websites or emailed.

Find informationIf you are in the habit of Goggling things a lot, you will find that your task has been made easier by the new Glass. You simply need to ask a question and the device will pull the answer from the internet. For example, you can ask when TajMahal was built or to give you a few photographs of the monument and the device will provide appropriate replies on the small screen in front of your eye.

Show mapsThe widely used Google Maps are integrated into Glass, so that users will be able to chart the course of their journey or look up locations or establishments via voice commands.

TranslateThis is a neat feature that may come in handy when you travel abroad. You simply need to ask Google Glass to translate a phrase or sentence from one language to another and it will speak that out.

Advantages

Easy to wear and use. Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much

more. A spectacle based computer to reside directly on your eyes

rather than in your pouch or pocket. A useful technology for all kinds of people.

Disadvantages

Can be easily broken or damaged.

It may lead to accidents while driving, eyestrain or visual confusion.

As display is too near to the eyeball it may cause serious damage to eyeball .

Privacy of people may breach with this glasses.

Can be used only in metro cities.

Conclusion

• It is hand free technology by Google .

• Google Glass is user friendly so that the features of Glass full-fill user demands.

• The Google Glass is Fashionable and the frame colors is available in  gray, orange, black, white, and light blue.