Project Glass From Google

Life changing glasses - for window cleaners everywhere.

Google unveils ‘Project Glass’ - Google has revealed details of its research into augmented reality glasses. It posted a brief introduction to Project Glass, photos and a concept video at its Google+social network. The images show a minimalist design with a microphone and partly-transparent video screen that places information over the view from the users’ right eye. The product’s developers said they wanted feedback on the idea. They did not give any indication about when the device might go on sale or what it would cost. “A group of us started Project Glass to build this kind of technology, one that helps you explore and share your world, putting you back in the moment,” said a statement from Google X - the firm’s experimental lab. “We’re sharing this information now because we want to start a conversation and learn from your valuable input.”

The video suggests icons offering 14 different services will be offered to the user when the glasses are first put on, including information about the weather, their location and diary appointments. It appears that several of these services are either triggered by an action taken by the user or the situation they are in. The film shows one user being reminded he has a date that evening when he looks up at a blank wall, and then warns him that there is a 10% chance it will rain when he looks out of the window. Google glasses warn the subway service is suspended The video suggests that the device would involve a GPS chip to help deliver location specific alerts. An alert pops up when a friend sends a text asking if he wants to meet up later in the day. When the user dictates a reply a microphone symbol is superimposed over much of his view.  

Google’s smart glasses to underpin a smart windscreen? For the first time, Google have now officially confirmed they are working on “Project Glasses” and have also released a video outlining just how it’ll influence your every aspect of your life. Well – it’s science fiction. You can see directions to your destination appear literally before your eyes. Moreover, you can talk to friends over video chat, take a photo or even buy a few things online as you walk around. Basically, Project Glass continually scans your immediate area for information using what looks like a visual heuristic engine. The interface is voice-controlled, possibly augmented by some eye-tracking. If it takes off, it could bring reality another step closer to science fiction, where the line between human and machine blurs. The Android-powered glasses may be the next evolution in the ongoing mobile device race and could one day replace the current generation of smartphones and super phones that are stuck to our fingertips.

But how about this technology inside a windscreen? I’m talking about the navigation system on your entire windscreen for example – a system that can show you the correct direction more precisely – speed limits or different warnings, prices of the nearest gas station, or the nearest restaurant. Navigation directions merge with reality, hazards are indicated in the driver’s direct line of vision… Gesture recognition – in-car control with simple hand movements — Whoosh – move your head and a new track plays. This is manual operation in the true sense of the word… However, having all this information projected on the front window may sound dangerous because one immediately associates it with poor visibility. But this might be the future …