GOOGLE GLASS TECHNOLOGY

Project Glass is a research and development program by Google to develop an augmented reality Head Mounted display (HMD). The intended purpose of Google Glass would be the hands free displaying of information currently available to most smartphone users.

Project Glass was started by Babak Parviz Glass is being developed by Google X Lab 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.

Miniature electronics device Worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing Developed for general or special purpose information technologies and media development

EyeTap is a device that is worn in front of the eye that acts as a eye to record the scene available to the eye as well as a display.

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 100 Mbps in mobility to 1 Gbps while stationary.

Android is a Linux-based operating for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.

Has a small video display to display the pop up hands free information.

It has the front facing video camera with which photos and 720p HD videos can be taken in glimpse.

Speaker is designed by the ear to make or receive calls.

Touchpad: A single button on the side of the frame give the glasses to work with the physical touch input.

A microphone is also put in, that can take the voice commands of the wearer of user. Microphone is also used for having telephonic communication

Hardware Used

HOW THE SUPERSPECS WOULD WORK

Software Applications: Google Glass applications are free applications built by third-party developers. Glass also uses many existing Google applications, such as Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, and Gmail. MyGlass: Google offers a companion Android app called My Glass, which allows you to configure and manage your device.

Technical specifications Android and higher 640×360 display 5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p video recording Wi-Fi Bluetooth 16GB storage (12 GB available) 682MB RAM

You just say word and Google Glass will take a picture or record a video. You will never have to touch the hardware. The photos and videos will be stored on the 4GB flash memory of the device, and can also be shared on social networking websites. You just say word and Google Glass will take a picture or record a video. You will never have to touch the hardware. The photos and videos will be stored on the 4GB flash memory of the device, and can also be shared on social networking websites.

Google Glass translate a phrase or sentence from one language to another. The widely used Google Maps are integrated into Glass, so that users will be able to chart the course of their journey or look up locations or establishments via voice commands.

Easy to wear and use. Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much more. 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.

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.

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.