Google Glass

Google Glass

Google Glass is a type of wearable technology with an optical head-mounted display(OHMD).

It was developed by google with the mission of producing a mass market ubiquitous computer.

Google Glass displays information in a smartphone like hands-free format.

It allow communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.

Google Glass take pictures, record videos, track routes using GPS systems, translates your voice to another language etc.

Glass also uses many existing Google applications, such as Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, and Gmail.

By pairing mobile phone to Glass, Glass acts as a Bluetooth headset for your phone and you'll be able to place and receive phone calls/sms through Glass.

Wearable Computing Smart Clothing Eye Tap Technology 4G Technology Android Technology

TECHNOLOGIES USED

Wearable Computing

Miniature electronic devices

that are worn by the bearer

under, with or on top of

clothing.

Developed for general or special

purpose information

technologies and media

development.

Smart Clothing It is a combination of new fabric

technology and digital technology.

The clothing is made with new signal-transfer fabric technology installed with digital devices.

Integration of textiles with electronic elements like microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.

EYETAP TECHNOLOGY

Eye Tap is a device that is worn in front of the eye that acts as a camera to record the scene available to the eye as well as a display monitor.

4G 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.

Android Technology

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

A Software platform and operating system for mobile.

Android was found way back In 2003

It was developed in Palo Alto, California.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATION…..

Video Display

Camera

Speaker

Touch Pad

Microphone

Battery

Speakers (Phone)

Micro(Phone)

Prism

(Visual

Overlay

CameraVideo/Photo

CPUIncl. GPS

Video display

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

Camera

5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p video recording.

speaker

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

Touch Pad

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

Microphone

A microphone is also put in, that can take the voice commands of user.

Microphone is also used for having telephonic communication

ADVANTAGES OF GOOGLE GLASS

1. Easy to wear and use.

2. Sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.

3. Fast access of maps, documents, videos, chats and much more.

4. A spectacle based computer to reside directly on your eyes rather than in your pouch or pocket.

5. A useful technology for all kinds of handicapped/disabled people.

DISADVANTAGES OF GOOGLE GLASS

1. Can be easily broken or damaged.2. Side effects are unknown.3. It may lead to accidents while driving.4. Google Glass is coming with a tiny battery. So, it lasts only for

4-5 hours.5. Can be used only in metro cities.

SUBMITTED BY,

ARUN C S

ASHITHA SHAJI

ATHUL STANLY