Google Glass is an augmented reality smart glasses product developed by Google. It features a prism-based optical head-mounted display controlled by voice commands or touch. The document outlines Google Glass' hardware capabilities, interaction methods, timeline interface for developers, exemplary apps, future plans including a dedicated app store, and competing wearable devices like the rumored Apple iWatch.

1. Google Glass Overview
Google’s attempt to change your perspective

2. “There when
you need it
and out of the
way when you
don’t.”
“Brings you
back into the
real world”

3. • Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Compass/Orie
ntation
• Microphone
• Bluetooth
• Wifi
• 5MP Camera

4. Interacting with Google Glass
“OK Glass…
take a picture
record video
get directions to
hang out with”
Voice Touch

5. The Timeline
Happening “Now” or Soon PastCurrent Card

6. 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**

7. Exemplary Glassware - NavCook

8. Exemplary Glassware –
Winky/Glassagram

9. Exemplary Glassware –
Glass Battle

10. Exemplary Glassware –
Glass Tesla

11. 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

12. 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”

13. Related Wearables
Apple iWatch (Mid 2014) ReconJet
Baidu Eye GlassUp