Google Glasses function

21st century what the fastest, that is of course only system, the current we see on TV those sci-fi digital, gradually become a reality, Google Glasses, officially released

What is Google Glasses

Google Glasses (Google Project Glass) is a "reality-expanding" spectacle, released by Google in April 2012, that features the same functions as smartphones, including voice control, video calls and directions, surfing the Web, processing text messages and emails.

Beijing time June 28, 2012 morning News, Google today in 2012 I/O developers conference released Google Glass Smart Glasses development version, the price of 1500 U.S. dollars, is expected to ship early next year.

Google glasses equipped with a projection display, a video camera can be photographed, the frame has a touch panel. It also comes with microphones and speakers, sensors, gyroscopes, and a variety of communication modes.

According to previous reports, Google glasses using virtual reality technology, to achieve the calendar, voice search, Google +, time, temperature, SMS, photo, location, music, search and video and other functions. Previous exposure to the photo proofs show that it has a very good picture, can be compared with the card camera.

Google co-founder Sergey (Sergey Brin) in the final stage of the conference wearing Google glasses, a sudden appearance, the formal launch of the external concern for a long time innovative products. An interesting detail is that, in order to display the Google Glasses camera function, Google arranged for engineers wearing glasses in the sky over San Francisco skydiving, all the way through it for "live video", has been landed on the roof of the venue. The crowd applauded as the jumper entered the meeting on his bicycle.

Google Glasses Development version of the price of up to 1500 U.S. dollars, is expected to ship early next year. Developers attending the I/O conference can book on-site.

This magic glasses is actually miniature projector + Camera + sensor + Storage transmission + control device combination. The small lens on the right eye includes a miniature projector and a camera, a projector for displaying data, a camera for photographing video and images, and a storage transmission module for storing and outputting data, while the control device can be controlled by voice, touch and automatic three modes.

A Silicon Valley entrepreneur who specializes in augmented reality analyzes the projection principle of Google glasses. The miniature projector first throws the light on a reflection screen, and then through a convex lens refraction to the human eyeball, realizes the so-called "level amplification", in front of the person form a large enough virtual screen, can display simple text information and various data. The entrepreneur was unwilling to disclose his identity because the glasses project had not yet been formally launched.

According to him, before the release of Google Glasses, Japan Brother Company in the field of micro-projection occupies a leading technology, but also launched the relevant glasses products, but Google X laboratory development technology compared to the industry has a greater innovation, but also with a certain risk of failure. In particular, when wearing Google glasses, the user's right eye must look at the projector light at the top right of the field of vision to see the data and text, but this may cause the user's attention to disperse, bring potential danger.

In the field of micro-projection equipment, more or more experimental concept products, this technology has not yet been truly mature and safe. Brother's micro-projection technology has been in effect for several years, but it has not been commercially efficient. NEC launched an optical computer, using the Brother AirScouter technology, the computer image projection to the human eye, but the product weight of 430 grams, the price of more than 5200 U.S. dollars, obviously can not achieve popularity.

Google has said that the early delivery of Google glasses to subscribers, the year after will be officially launched, then the price will be more than "1500 U.S. dollars" pre-sale prices dropped significantly, to achieve real popularity. But from Google glasses to Sina technology to confirm the booking confirmation email, Google also for the project prospects for uncertainty prepared. Google in the Mail made it clear that the glasses project is still in the research and development phase, Google does not guarantee timely shipments, if postponed or canceled, Google will not assume any responsibility

The headset displays a user interface on a transparent glass sheet in front of the user's left eye, while the head and eye movements control the specific operation of the built-in computer. Google Glasses also has a handset and horn in the ear, allowing users to use voice commands, take photos, send messages, and implement other functions. "It will be a part of our daily life that is augmented by reality," Time magazine said in a commentary.

The design of Google glasses also shows that the front-facing camera will be an important part of the overall user experience, reading both general information about where the user is located and taking photos and videos of the surroundings. Time's comments also point out that "consumers should be able to buy Google glasses in 2014." According to Google released information, Google Glasses developer version will be launched in early 2013

Main function

1, Google calendar query and increase the schedule;

2, Google maps directions;

3, Google + for friends to interact;

4, inquires the time, inquires the weather;

5, Google + information flow to send and receive;

6. Photograph and photograph;

7, Google + Hangouts video chat;

8, music playback;

9, Google search;

10, Google latitude location, such as registration.

Operation method

Screen control relies on a picture frame of the "mouse", "mouse" only need to move the user a little sideways head, that is, the operating system relies on a slight bobbing to achieve the mouse sliding and key function, and this operation is simple and easy to learn.

The wearer of Google glasses can walk, write, and deal with their day-to-day affairs as if wearing ordinary glasses. When they want to surf the internet, they just need to shake their heads.