Post on 30-Jun-2015
+project glass
“We think Glass helps you share your life as you’re living it; from life’s big moments to everyday
experiences.”
+what is it?
called “Google Glass”
created by Google in their Google [X] Lab
augmented virtual head-mounted display that resembles eye glasses
hands-free device that displays information
voice controlled (similar to Siri)
operates on Google’s Android system
+design
glass display
battery
touch pad
retina display
shutter button
+features
displays maps
gives directions (GPS)
snaps pictures
records video
reads & sends texts
scroll through and click on information with the tilt of your head
connects to a smartphone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
communicates directly with the cloud
as light as a regular pair of sunglasses
may be released in a variety of colors (white, blue, red, orange)
+concepts
an attempt to make wearable computing mainstream
better for capturing a first-person view of world, such as spontaneous photos people would otherwise miss if they had to find their camera
empowers people to access information very quickly
glass display sits right above the eye so it doesn’t distract from regular eyesight
display changes based on surroundings (sky, subway, etc.)
“live, right now!” mentality: although Glass has storage for pictures and videos it is meant for instant sharing through social media (Google+)
+I/O developer’s conference
available to developers in early 2013 for $1,500
available to the public in 2014
approximately the same price as an iPhone ($600)
demonstrated glasses through a live feed
+biblography
Marshall, Gary. "Project Glass: What You Need to Know." TechRadar. DigitalFuture, 2 July 2012. Web. 23 July 2012. <http://www.techradar.com/news/video/project-glass-what-you-need-to-know-1078114>.
O'Brian, Terrence. "Google's Project Glass Gets Some More Details." Engadget. Aol Tech., 27 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012. <http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/googles-project-
glass- gets-some-more-details/>.
Potter, Ned. "Google I/O Conference: Project Glass Prototype For Sale." ABC News. ABC News Network, 27 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012.
<http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/google- project-glass-prototypes-offered-google-io-confernce/story?id=16663176>.
"Project Glass." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Glass>.
Shankland, Stephen. "Google Glass: $1,500 for Developers, Shipping next Year." CNET News. CBS Interactive, 27 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2012. <http://news.cnet.com/ 8301-
1023_3-57462058-93/google-glass-$1500-for-developers-shipping-next-year/>.