GOOGLE GLASS

A PROJECT REPORT
Submitted by
RAM PATEL
In fulfillment for the award of the degree
of
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
in
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering Department
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

2014

SAL Institute of Technology & Engineering Research, Ahmedabad

Computer Engineering Department

CERTIFICATE
Date:
This is to certify that the project entitled "GOOGLE GLASS" has been carried
out by RAM PATEL under by guidance in fulfillment of bachelor of engineering
in COMPUTER ENGINEERING(5th Semester) of Gujarat Technological
University, Ahmedabad during the academy year 2014.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Firstly, we would like to express our heartly thanks to god. Then we would like to
thank SAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH for giving us an
opportunity to perform this project. The project become successful only because
her valuable suggestion, proper co-operation and complete guidance in developing
this project. It was also the support from the staff members who spend their
valuable time in providing us in preparing our project.
We thank to our guide who is the real source of our inspiration and encouragement.
The constant help, thoughtful suggestions and deep interest has enabled us to make
this project successful, we also express our sincere thanks to our H.O.D. who
allowed us to use all the resources of this institute.

ABSTRACT

Project Glass is a research and development program by Google to develop an augmented

reality Head Mounted display (HMD). The intended purpose of Google Glass would be
the hands free displaying of information currently available to most Smartphone users. It
consists of many features such as buttons, camera, micro-phone, video display etc.

Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD)

that

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being

developed

development project, with

by

Google in

mission

of

the

Project

producing

Glass research

and

mass-market ubiquitous

computer. Google Glass displays information in a Smartphone-like hands-free format,

that can communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.

While the frames do not currently have lenses fitted to them, Google is considering
partnerships with sunglass retailers such as Ray-Banor War by Parker, and may also open
retail stores to allow customers to try on the device. The Explorer Edition cannot be used
by people who wear prescription glasses, but Google has confirmed that Glass will
eventually work with frames and lenses that match the wearer's prescription; the glasses
will be modular and therefore possibly attachable to normal prescription glasses. On 26
Jan 2014, Google announced that they were adding four prescription frame choices for
about $225.00 U.S. It is necessary to remove a small screw in order to move the Google
Glass from one frame to another.

INDEX

Introduction...................................................................................................01
Overview......................................................................................................01
Technology Used..........................................................................................02
Features .......................................................................................................05
Applications.................................................................................................07
Technical Specifications................................................................................08
Advantages of google glass...........................................................................09
Dis-advantages of google glass......................................................................10
Conclusions..................................................................................................11
Reference.....................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION

Project Glass is a research and development program by Google to develop an augmented

reality Head Mounted display (HMD). The intended purpose of Google Glass would be
the hands free displaying of information currently available to most Smartphone users.

OVERVIEW

Project Glass was started by Babak Parviz

Glass is being developed by Google X Lab
Use 4G technology
Communicate with mobile phones through Wi-Fi
Display content on video screen as well as respond to voice command of the user.

TECHNOLOGY USED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Wearable Computing
Ambient Intelligence
Smart Clothing
Eye Tap Technology
4G Technology
Android Technology
Augmented Reality

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)Ambient Intelligence

Electronic environments that are sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.
Devices work in concert to support people in carrying out their everyday life activities.

3)Smart Clothing

It is a combination of new fabric technology and digital technology. The clothing is

made with new signal-transfer fabric technology installed with digital devices.

4)Eye Tap Technology

Eye Tap is a device that is worn in front of the eye that acts as eye to record the scene
available to the eye as well as a display.

5)4G Technology

4G is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile communications. 4G Technology is

basically the extension in the 3G technology with more bandwidth and services offers in
the 3G. This system provides higher data rates of 100 Mbps in mobility to 1 Gbps while
stationary.

6)Android Technology

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

7)Augmented Reality

Augmented reality is a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world

environment. Real-world elements are augmented by generated sensory input such as
sound, video, graphics or GPS data.

 It consists of many features such as:

1)Button

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

2)Speaker

Speaker is designed by the ear to make or receive calls.

3)Camera

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

4)Micro-phone

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

5)Video Display

It has a small video display to display the pop up hands free information .

APPLICATIONS
Google Glass applications are free applications built by third-party developers.
Glass also uses many existing Google applications, such as Google Now, Google
Maps, Google+, and Gmail.
Third-party applications announced at South by Southwest (SXSW)
include Evernote, Sketch, The New York Times, and Path.
On April 15, 2013, Google released the Mirror API, allowing developers to start
making apps for Glass. In the terms of service, it is stated that developers may not
put ads in their apps or charge fees; a Google representative told The Verge that this
might change in the future.

Many developers and companies have built applications for Glass, including news
apps, facial recognition, exercise, photo manipulation, translation, and sharing to
social networks, such as Face book and Twitter.
On May 16, 2013, Google announced the release of seven new apps, including
reminders from Evernote, fashion news from Elle, and news alerts
from CNN. Following Google's XE7 Glass Explorer Edition update in early July
2013, evidence of a "Glass Boutique", a store that will allow synchronization to
Glass of Glassware and APKs, was noted.
Version XE8 made a debut for Google Glass on August 12, 2013. It brings an
integrated video player with playback controls, the ability to post an update to Path,
and lets users save notes to Evernote. Several other minute improvements include
volume controls, improved voice recognition, and several new Google Now cards.
On November 19, 2013, Google unveiled its Glass Development Kit, showcasing a
translation app Word Lens, a cooking app AllTheCooks, and an exercise app Starve
among others as successful examples.

Technical specifications
For the developer Explorer units:

Android 4.0.4 and higher

640360 Himax HX7309 LCoS display

5-megapixel camera, capable of 720p video recording

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g

Bluetooth

16GB storage (12 GB available)

Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 SoC 1.2Ghz Dual(ARMv7)

682MB RAM

3 axis gyroscope

3 axis accelerometer

3 axis magnetometer (compass)

Ambient light sensing and proximity sensor

Bone conduction audio transducer

Advantages of google glass

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.

Dis-advantages of google glass

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.

CONCLUSIONS

Google glasses are basically wearable computers that use the evolving familiar

technologies that brings the sophistication and ease of communication and information .
Hands free technology by Google.
Assistance to disabled individuals.
Google Glass is fashionable and frame colors are available in gray, orange, black, white
and light blue.

REFERENCE
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www.google.com/glass/start/
ww.google.com/glass/start/what-it-does
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass
www.ebay.com/bhp/google-glass
5) mashable.com/category/project-glass/