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).
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.
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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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.
