Jaseela Beevi STEC Oyoor

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

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

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

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.

What can google glass do?

Photography And Video Send Message And Google Search Google Translate and Google Maps Find information

Development

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

Technologies Used

Wearable Computing

Ambient Intelligence

Smart Clothing

Eye Tap Technology

4G Technology

Android Technology

Augmented Reality

• Wearable Computing

• Worn by the bearer under , with or on top of clothing

• Developed for general or special purpose information technologies and media development

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

About Glass Softwares….

Google Glass applications (Glassware)o free applications built by third-party developerso  Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, andGmail.o On April 15, 2013, Google released the Mirror APIo On May 16, 2013, seven new apps,

from Evernote,  Elle,  CNN.

MyGlasso Google offers a companion Android app called MyGlass

Voice Activationo controlled by touchpad, voice actionso 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“

Gameso GlassBattle by BrickSimple o Escape developed by Advanced Mobile Applications

• 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

• 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

• 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