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{{Device Infobox | {{Device Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:google glass1.jpg|350px]] | |image=[[File:google glass1.jpg|350px]] | ||
| | |VR/AR=[[Augmented Reality]] | ||
|Type=[[Optical head-mounted display]] | |||
|Subtype=[[Standalone AR]] | |||
|Creator= | |Creator= | ||
|Developer=[[Google]] | |Developer=[[Google]] | ||
|Manufacturer=[[Foxconn]] | |Manufacturer=[[Foxconn]] | ||
| | |Operating System=[[Android]] | ||
|Requires= | |||
|Predecessor=None | |||
|Successor=[[Google Glass Enterprise Edition]] | |||
|CPU=OMAP 4430 SoC, dual-core | |CPU=OMAP 4430 SoC, dual-core | ||
|Memory=2GB RAM | |Memory=2GB RAM | ||
|Storage=16 GB Flash | |Storage=12 GB of usable memory, 16 GB Flash total | ||
|Display=Prism Projector | |Display=Prism Projector | ||
|Resolution=640 × 360 | |Resolution=640 × 360 | ||
|Pixel Density= | |||
|Tracking=[[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]] | |Tracking=[[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]] | ||
| | |Audio=Bone conduction transducer | ||
|Camera=Photos-5MP, Videos-720p | |Camera=Photos-5MP, Videos-720p | ||
|Input=Voice Commands, Touchpad, MyGlass Smartphone App | |Input=Voice Commands, Touchpad, MyGlass Smartphone App | ||
|Connectivity=Wi-Fi 802. | |Connectivity=Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, Micro USB | ||
|Power=570mAh Internal lithium-ion battery | |Power=570mAh Internal lithium-ion battery | ||
|Weight=43g | |Weight=43g (1.51oz) | ||
|Release Date=April 15, 2013 | |Release Date=April 15, 2013 | ||
|Price=$1,500 | |Price=$1,500 | ||
|Website=[http://www.google.com/glass/start/ Google Glass Website] | |Website=[http://www.google.com/glass/start/ Google Glass Website] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Google Glass is an [[ | '''Google Glass''' or '''Google Glass Explorer Edition''' is an [[optical head-mounted display]] developed by [[Google]]. The [[OHMD]] is able to generate information similar to the display of a smartphone. Unlike a smartphone, Google Glass allows the user to interact with the device in a hands-free manner. Users can use [[#Gestures|gestures]] and [[#Voice Commands|voice commands]] [[#Interacting with Glass|interact]] with Google Glass. | ||
Google Glass was initially released on April 15, 2013 for 1,500 dollars for a limited time. It became available to general public on May 15, 2014. On January 15, 2014, Google ended the production of the Google Glass but pledged that they were still working on the project. | Google Glass was initially released on April 15, 2013 for 1,500 dollars for a limited time. It became available to general public on May 15, 2014. On January 15, 2014, Google ended the production of the Google Glass but pledged that they were still working on the project. | ||
[[Google Glass Enterprise Edition]] or [[Google Glass 2]] was announced on July 18, 2017 by Project Lead of Glass, Jay Kothari, on Medium<ref>https://blog.x.company/a-new-chapter-for-glass-c7875d40bf24</ref>. | |||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
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Google Glass' camera can take 5MP photos and 720p videos. | Google Glass' camera can take 5MP photos and 720p videos. | ||
===Specifications=== | |||
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!Spec | |||
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|CPU || OMAP 4430 SoC, dual-core | |||
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|Memory || 2GB RAM | |||
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|Storage || 12 GB of usable memory, 16 GB Flash total. | |||
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|Display || Himax HX7309 LCoS display | |||
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|Resolution || 640 × 360 | |||
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|Camera || Photos - 5 MP, Videos - 720p | |||
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|Audio || Bone Conduction Transducer | |||
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|Connectivity ||Wi-Fi - 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, microUSB | |||
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|Power || 570mAh Internal lithium-ion battery | |||
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|Weight || 43g (1.51oz) | |||
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==Interacting with Glass== | ==Interacting with Glass== | ||
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More voice commands become available when you enable Glassware in [[MyGlass]] app. | More voice commands become available when you enable Glassware in [[MyGlass]] app. | ||
==Setup Tutorial== | |||
==Apps== | ==Apps== | ||
[[MyGlass]] is Google Glass' companion app for [[Android]] and [[iOS]]. The app allows users to set up, manage and configure their Glass. | [[MyGlass]] is Google Glass' companion app for [[Android]] and [[iOS]]. The app allows users to set up, manage and configure their Glass. | ||
Apps for Google Glass include a suite of Google's own apps include [[Google Now]], [[Google Maps]] and [[Gmail]] and apps created by third-party developers such as Evernote, New York Times and Path. | Apps for Google Glass include a suite of Google's own apps include [[Google Now]], [[Google Maps]] and [[Gmail]] and apps created by third-party developers such as Evernote, New York Times and Path. | ||
===Enterprise Apps=== | |||
[[Upskill]]'s [[EyeSight]] | |||
[[Ubimax with Glass]] | |||
[[Glass with Augmedix]] | |||
==Developer== | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Developed by [[Google X]], Google Glass was publicly revealed on April 5, 2012 when Sergei Brin wore one to Foundation Fighting Blindness event in San Francisco. | |||
In April 15, 2013, Google Glass became available to developers attending [[Google I/O]] for 1,500 dollars. | |||
It became available to general public on May 15, 2014 for 1,500 dollars. | |||
On January 15, 2014, Google ended the production of the Google Glass but pledged that they were still working on the project. | |||
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]] | [[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]] | ||