This powerpoint presentation is about a wearable technology, i.e. Google glass, which is just like a smartphone.

1. Presented by :
Aayush Shrivastava
Roll no : 1252310001
Branch : C.S.E.
Vision Institute
Of Technology

2.  Google Glass

3. Introduction
• It is a type of wearable technology with
an optical head-mounted
display (OHMD).
• Displays information
just like a Smartphone
but in a
Hands-free format.

4. Development
• Google Glass was developed by Google X.
• Google x is a semi-secret facility run
by Google dedicated to making major
technological advancements.
• Project Glass is a research and
development program by Google to develop
an Augmented Reality (AR) Head-Mounted
Display (HMD).

5.  Specifications

6.  Operating System
• Android 4.4.2
Also known as
Kitkat. This
version of
4.4 released on
9th December,
2013.

7.  Memory & Battery
• 1 GB RAM is available.
• 16 GB total flash
storage memory (12 GB
of usable memory).
• Lithium polymer battery
(2.1 Wh).
• Google's official
estimate for the Glass'
battery life is "one day
of typical use." Features
like video recording,
however can drain the
battery even more
quickly.

8.  Touchpad
• A touchpad is
located on the
side of Google
Glass, allowing
users to control
the device by
swiping through
a timeline-like
interface
displayed on the screen. Sliding backward shows
current events, such as weather, and sliding
forward shows past events, such as phone calls,
photos, circle updates, etc.

9.  Voice Input
• Other than the
touchpad,
Google Glass
can be controlled
using
"voice actions".
• Wearers can say an action, such as "Take a
picture", "Record a video“, etc.
• Voice command is done through the microphone.

10.  Display
• The Explorer
version of Google
Glass uses a
Liquid Crystal
on Silicon (LCoS),
field-sequential
color, LED
illuminated display.
• Consists of a prism projector.
• Resolution is 640 x 360 pixels.

11.  Connectivity
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Micro USB

12.  Photography and video
• You can click a
picture or record
a video without
even touching the
hardware.
• It consists of a
5 megapixel camera.
• Videos are recorded in 720p HD.

13.  In The Market
• In April 2013, the Explorer Edition was made
available to Google I/O developers in the
United States for $1,500.
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High-end forecast of world wide shipments of smart glass
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Unit shipments in thousands

14. Available in many frames

15. Advantages :
• Easy to wear and use.
• It offers convenience.
Users can easily send
messages without using
their hands via
voice text feature.
• A new trend for fashion lovers together being an
innovative technology.
• Your pouch & pockets are free, as it resides
directly to your eyes.

16. Disadvantages :
• It can easily get damaged or broken. Users will
have a tough time taking care of it.
• It may lead to accidents while driving.
• The video and camera can be misused and
anybody can capture anything without letting the
other person know about it.
• Another main disadvantage is the overall cost
which is around $1500. With this much money
there are many more technology driven things
that can be bought.

17. Thank you.

18. Any
Questions?