Google Glass

Augmented vs. Virtual

“To be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don’t.” - Google

Its Purpose

Its Design

Technical SpecificationsFit Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face. Extra nosepads in two sizes.

DisplayHigh resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera Photos - 5 MP Videos - 720p

Audio Bone Conduction Transducer

Technical Specifications (cont.)

Connectivity Wifi - 802.11b/g Bluetooth

Storage 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery One day of typical use. Some features, like video calls and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger Included Micro USB cable and charger.

Compatibility Any Bluetooth-capable phone.

The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

Positive Side.

Negative Side.

Impact on Society

Wearers of Google Glasses will be able to gather information when and wherever it is needed.

Easy to record videos and take pictures.

Multi-tasking

Helps law enforcement.

Positive Side

Loss of privacy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UjcqCx1Bvg

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Decreasing attention span and a reduced ability to concentrate

Negative Side

Loss of long-term memory.

Leonardo Giusti, a post-doctoral researcher at the MIT Mobile Experience Lab, says that Glass over time will also undermine our long-term memory. "Potentially, it could progressively weaken our ability to remember."

Negative Side

Augmented Reality is considered to be an extension of Virtual Reality.

Virtual Reality is a virtual space where the user engages oneself to pass the boundaries of physical reality.

Augmented Reality

Augmented reality is a way to use technology to redefine space and places a virtual layer on top of the world with geographic specifications establishing a right fit.

Augmented Reality

The technology of augmented reality is a live physical view of a real world setting whose elements is augmented by sensory generated computers.

Augmented Reality

Using portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets with cameras is an example where augmented reality can be applied upon.

Augmented Reality On Phones

Google Glasses is new project that displays a great example of augmented reality.

Augmented Reality

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