GOOGLE GLASSES

GOOGLE GLASSES

Google Glass (styled "GLΛSS") is a wearable computer with a head-mounted display (HMD) that is being developed by Google in the Project Glass research and development project,with the mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer. Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format,that can interact with the Internet via natural language voice commands. While the frames do not currently have lenses fitted to them, Google is considering partnerships with sunglass retailers such as Ray-Ban or Warby Parker, and may also open retail stores to allow customers to try on the device. The Explorer Edition cannot be used by people who wear prescription glasses, but Google has confirmed that Glass will eventually work with frames and lenses that match the wearer's prescription; the glasses will be modular and therefore possibly attachable to normal prescription glasses.
Glass is being 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, an electrical engineer who has also worked on putting displays into contact lenses; Steve Lee, a product manager and "geolocation specialist"; and Sebastian Thrun, who developed Udacity as well as worked on the self-driving car project.Google has patented the design of Project Glass. Thad Starner, an augmented reality expert, is a technical lead/manager on the project.

Technical specifications

For the developer Explorer units:

• Android 4.0.4 and higher.
• No official information about display resolution, 640×360 suggested, as it is recommended for app developers.
• 5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p video recording.
• Wi-Fi 802.911b/g^.
• Bluetooth
• 16GB storage (12 GB available)
• Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 SoC 1.2Ghz Dual(ARMv7)
• 682MB RAM
• 3 axis gyroscope
• 3 axis accelerometer
• 3 axis Magnetometer (compass)
• Ambient Light sensing and Proximity sensor

Features

1.      Glassware - Google Glass applications (Glassware) are free applications built by third-party developers. Glass also uses many existing Google applications, such as Google Now, Google Maps, Google+, and Gmail.

2.      Voice Actions - Other than the touchpad, Google Glass can be controlled using "voice actions". To activate Glass, wearers tilt their heads upward or say "O.K., Glass." Once Glass is activated, wearers can say an action, such as "Take a picture", "Record a video", "Hangout with [person/Google+ circle]", "Google 'What year was Wikipedia founded?'", "Give me directions to the Eiffel Tower", and "Send a message to John".

3.      Reception - There have been pardies and criticisms aimed at the general notion of augmented reality glasses, ranging from the potential for Google to insert advertising (its main source of revenue) to more dystopian outcomes.However, Google has stated it has no plans to insert advertising.

Some Voice Commands used in Google Glass

• For Taking Picture: “OK Glass, Take A Picture.“
• For Recording Video: “OK Glass, Record A Video.“
• For Searching: “OK Glass, Google [desiring query].“
• For Starting Google+: “OK Glass, Hang Out With [desiring circle/person].“
• For Searching Photos: “OK Glass, Google Photos Of [desiring query].“
• For Finding Directions: “OK Glass, Give Directions To [desiring query].“
• For Translating: “OK Glass, Say [phrase] In [desired language].“
• For Using ‘Google Now’: “OK Glass, [query].“
• For Sending Message: “OK Glass, Send A Message To “[desiring name].“

Google Glass Price in India
Official Price of Google Glass for India is not yet released by the company. However, with such technology, it will cost around Rs 60000 – Rs 80000 in India.

REFERENCE

1.      www.wikipedia.org