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- 1. Presented By: RohitKr. Kashyap
- 2. Contents • Introduction • Development •How it works ? • What it does ? • Technical specifications • Hardware • Software • Images • Advantages • Disadvantages • Conclusion • References
- 3. Introduction Google Glass isa wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD) that is being developed by Google in the Project Glass research and development project. It includes voice-controlled Android device that resembles a pair of eyeglasses and displays information directly in the user's field of vision. It offers an virtual reality experience by using visual, audio and location-based inputs to provide relevant information.
- 4. Development • Glass isbeing developed by Google X, which has worked on other futuristic technologies such as driverless cars. The project was announced on Google+ by Project Glass lead Babak Parviz. • Glass was initially projected to be available to the public for "around the cost of current smartphones" by the end of 2012. • The product began testing in April 2012.
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- 6. What it does? • Accept/Reject a call • Read/Send Text Messages and e-mails • Take a Picture and share it. • HD video Recording. • GPS tracking and Navigation • Shows reminder • Display the weather • Upload, View and Share Files • Online Games
- 7. Technical specifications • Android4.0.4 and higher • 5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p video recording • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g • Bluetooth • 16GB storage (12 GB available) • 682MB RAM • Ambient light sensing and proximity sensor
- 8. Hardware • Touchpad- locatedon the side of Google Glass, allowing users to control the device by swiping through a timeline-like interface displayed on the screen. • Camera-Google Glass has the ability to take photos and record 720p HD video. While video is recording, the screen stays on. • Display- Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS), field-sequential color, LED illuminated display.
- 9. Software Applications • Free applicationsbuilt by third-party developers • Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, and Gmail • Translation app MyGlass- a companion Android and iOS app. Voice activation To activate Glass, wearers tilt their heads 30° upward (which can be altered for preference) or tap the touchpad, and say "O.K., Glass.“
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- 11. Privacy concerns &Safety considerations Privacy concerns • ethics of using the device in public and recording people without their permission. Safety considerations • Careless driving • Discourage workers to wear hearing protection in loud work environments
- 12. Advantages • Glass issleek, light and easily wearable and you won’t require keeping it on and off your pockets, like mobile phones. • Make phone calls, sms, emails though Google Glass, no smartphone required. • Keep your calendar events, information, contacts updated on Glass. • Easier navigation and maps will be provided through Glass.
- 13. Disadvantages • No indicationwhile clicking pictures (like pointing the camera) which almost sounds like a hidden camera trying to capture a non-ready subject. • Chances are there to drop yourself down in the road while reading a text or email since you can’t get your eyes off it.
- 14. Conclusion Google Glass isa lightweight hands free device that should be worn as eye glasses. It is the next face changing challenge to technology. Unlike smartphones or tablets you don’t require putting it on and off your pocket all the time. Your eyes and voice is enough to operate it all the way.
- 15. References • http://cyberjunkeez.org/ • http://www.brillen-sehhilfen.de/ •http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass#Technical_specifications
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