Google Glass OverviewGoogle’s attempt to change your perspective

“There when you need it and out of the way

when you don’t.”

“Brings you back into the real world”

• Gyroscope• Acceleromet

er• Compass/

Orientation

• Microphone• Bluetooth• Wifi• 5MP Camera

Interacting with Google Glass

“OK Glass…

take a picture

record video

get directions to

hang out with”

Voice Touch

The Timeline

Happening “Now” or Soon PastCurrent Card

Developing for the Timeline

• Cards synchronize between Google and Glass after an API command

• Subscribe to notifications of user interaction to handle on the backend

• Card appears in order on timelineCurrent Mirror API Limitations• 10 Min location updates• No live access to microphone or camera• No cellular access (tethers with phone)• No hardware access (accelerometer, orientation, etc.)

**Google encourages rooting but voids warranty**

Exemplary Glassware - NavCook

Exemplary Glassware – Winky/Glassagram

Exemplary Glassware – Glass Battle

Exemplary Glassware – Glass Tesla

What’s Next?

• Full Google Glass GDK to be released “within a few months”

• Developers are encouraged to Develop for Android 4.0.4 and side-load APKs

• Provided root kits and instructions to access all the hardware

Recent Updates

“Google Glass owners will get their first app store in 2014”

“Could be a $3B per-year-business”

“First live surgery done with Google Glass via Hangouts”

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