Google Glass
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Google Glass | |
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Basic Info | |
Type | Augmented Reality Wearable |
Platform | Android |
Developer | |
Manufacturer | Foxconn |
Release Date | April 15, 2013 |
Price | $1,500 |
Website | Google Glass Website |
System | |
CPU | OMAP 4430 SoC, dual-core |
Storage | |
Storage | 16 GB Flash |
Memory | 2GB RAM |
Display | |
Display | Prism Projector |
Resolution | 640 × 360 |
Image | |
Optics | |
Tracking | |
Tracking | Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Audio | |
Camera | Photos-5MP, Videos-720p |
Connectivity | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Micro USB |
Power | 570mAh Internal lithium-ion battery |
Device | |
Weight | 43g |
Input | Voice Commands, Touchpad, MyGlass Smartphone App |
Google Glass is an Augmented Reality device developed by Google. It features a optical head-mounted display that generates information similar to that of a smartphone. Unlike a smartphone, Google Glass allows the user to interact with the device in a hands-free manner. Users can use voice commands communicate 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.
Hardware
Google Glass can be worn by itself or attached onto eyeglass frames. Its uses a Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) display to project rendered images.
It has a touchpad on the side of its device. It allows user to slide through apps, events and other timeline-like interfaces.
Google Glass' camera can take 5MP photos and 720p videos.