This document provides an overview of Google Glass, including its intended purpose, key technologies, development phases, features, specifications, advantages, and disadvantages. Google Glass is an augmented reality project that allows hands-free access to information through a small video display. It utilizes technologies like augmented reality, bone conduction, an Android operating system, and a front-facing camera to respond to voice commands and project images and notifications in the user's field of vision. The document outlines the device's development process and teardown, and discusses its potential benefits like accessibility and information access, as well as challenges regarding privacy and device care.
4. INTRODUCTION
The Google Glass project was started by Babak Parviz.
Google Glass is a project based on Augmented Reality by
Google.
The intended purpose of Google Glass would be the hands
free displaying of information currently available to most
smartphone users.
It is a very futuristic one, not only because of its future
capabilities, but because of its small size
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Display content on video screen as well as respond to voice
command of the user
6. Utilizes augmented reality to project images & information in front of your eye
Similar products that use augmented reality to enhance user experience Television
and Smart Phones
Smart Phones have started utilizing it as a tool for consumers and businesses alike
Augmented Reality
7. BONE CONDUCTION
Conduction of sound through the bones of the skull.
High pitch sounds makes segment of skull to vibrate
individually .
Sensor cell perceives them.
8. EYE TAP TECHNOLOGY
Eye Tap is a device that is worn in front of the eye
that acts as an eye to record the scene available to
the eye as well as a display.
9. 4 G 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.
10. ANDROID OS
Android is a Linux-based operating for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet
computers, developed by Google.
23. Advantages
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.
24. Disadvantages
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 break with
new glasses.