google glass, a wearable computer with a head-mounted ... · april 17, 2013 -- google glass, a...
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© GRAPHIC NEWSSource: Google Pictures: Associated Press *when linked by Bluetooth to cell phone
Google Glass, a wearable computer with a head-mounted display, hasgone on sale to early adopters at a cost of $1,500
CameraPhotos – 5MPVideo — 720p HD
PrismComputerGPS and Wi-fi12GB storage
RealityWearer’snormal vision
MicrophoneGive audio commandsor make phone calls*
Bone conductiontransducer: Sendsaudio directly to innerear through bones ofskull, eliminating needfor headphone
Google claims Glass offers many functions including mapping, recordingphotos and videos (with ability to stream live video of what you are looking at),internet searching, and language translation – all operated by voice command
BatteryPower for “one full day of typical use”VIEWING EXPERIENCEHOW IT WORKS
RetinaAPPLICATIONS AND USES
PrismReflectsdisplayon toretina
ProjectorNormal vision
OverlayInformation appearsas translucent image
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