By: Mehvish Mushtaq

Google X

Google X• Google X is a secret Laboratory, which works on

research and development of futuristic technology.

• In simple words, it creates awesomely crazy stuff.

• The self-driving (or driver less) car was a result of this so-called secret Lab.

• Google Glass is being developed by Google X.

Google Glass

Google Glass• Google Glass is a wearable computer with

a head-mounted display (HMD) .

You say 'ok glass' to get a range of options including taking pictures, videos, send messages

Google Glass displays information in a Smartphone-like hands-free format,  that can interact with the Internet via natural language voice commands.

Google Glass

Design Perspective

It features with the small video display that is used to display the pop up hands free information.

Video Display

It has a front facing video camera with which photos and videos can be taken in a glimpse.

Camera

Google glasses are designed to be hands free wearable device that can be used to make or receive calls too. So a speaker is also designed by the ear.

Speaker

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

Button

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

Microphone

Working

Working• These eyeglasses will project information onto the lenses.

• These glasses can use a 4G cell connection to pull in information from Google’s mountain of databases

• The device will probably communicate with mobile phones through Wi-Fi and display contents on the video screen as well as respond to the voice commands of the user.

• As you turn your head you’ll get information about your surroundings and nearby objects ,info on buildings and establishments from Google Maps, even your friends’ nearby check-ins from Latitude.

Functions

What does Google Glass do?

As it runs on Android, it performs almost all functions of a Smartphone.

Speak to send a message.

Say “take a picture” to take a picture

Record what you see. Hands-free.

Directions right in front of you.

Functions

• Accept/Reject a call• Display the weather• Show reminders• Check in• Video chat• …And much more.

Technologies

1.Wearable Computing

• Worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing.

• Developed for general or special purpose information

technologies and media development.

2.Eye Tap Technology EyeTap 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.

3) 4G Technology

• 4G is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile

communication standards.

• This system provides mobile ultra

broadband Internet access with data rates of

300Mbps in mobility to 1Gbps while stationary.

• The data speed can make the device run about

its purpose.

4) Android

• Android is a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers, developed by Google in conjunction with the Open handset Alliance.

Pros And Cons

Benefits• Easy to wear and use.

• Sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.

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

• A new trend for fashion lovers together being an innovative technology.

• 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.

Is Google Glass Evil?

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.

FAQs

FAQs

• Price - Around $750/£500

• I already wear glasses. Will Google Glasses work for me?

Yes. Google is experimenting with designs that will fit over existing glasses so you don't have to wear two lots of specs.

• When will it be released?

By the end of 2013.

• Whenever it will launch, I’m definitely going to buy it.

Will you?