Smart Glasses Technology ( Google, Intel, Jio)

Introduction:

Term "Smart glasses" refers to a device that brings with suitable technology a computer screen/display in front of a person´s eyes in order to present data from the background information system. The display can be projected / reflected on the lens of glasses or it can be a separate component brought to the eye sight. Most important is that the user can observe the environment without distractions when he is not in need of the information provided by the smart glasses.

Smart glasses are often also mentioned with term "augmented reality", which basically means augmenting (and reinforcing) the existing real world with additional information provided by information system.It is essential that managing the system is easy and practical and should be suited for the task and user. The device ought to fit/suit perfectly so that you don´t have to think about using it nor pay attention to it while not in use.

Technology Used:

Smart Glass is a wearable computer, also known as a wearable or body-borne computer, is a small computing device worn on the body. The basic technology used in these wearable devices such as Smart Glass is Mobile Computing  and optical head-mounted display (OHMD).

An optical head-mounted display (OHMD) is a wearable device that has the capability of reflecting projected images as well as allowing the user to see through it, similar to argumented reality technology. OHMD technology has existed since 1997 in various forms. This technology is still remain to commercialized.

Major Players Involved In This Product:

Google:

Google Glass launched their optical head-mounted display (OHMD) to a test group of users in 2013, before it became available to the public on May 15, 2014. Google's mission was to produce a mass-market ubiquitous computer that displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format that can interact with the Internet via natural language voice commands.

Working:

To make the glass work it is needed to be connected to a MyGlass app in your smartphone through Bluetooth threading or WiFi. Very Google glass have some basic functions and those are 1. Taking Pictures, 2. Recording videos, 3. Navigation through google map, 4. Calling and messaging, 5. Google. All these functions could be controlled by voice action, we have to say “OK GLASS” and the tell the action we need to perform.

You could also slide between windows or screens by using the touchpad of the glass.

Reason For It,s Failure:

 Google Glass received criticism over privacy and safety concerns. 

Its framework is like any other normal glasses the only difference lies in its right-hand side strand, where the main technology is implemented due to which the glasses look asymmetrical.

 On January 15, 2015,Google announced that it would stop producing the Google Glass prototype but would continue to develop the product. 

Intel:

The technology of smart glasses is going to take a new turn with the release of Intel Smart Glasses in the market. The entire model of smart glass is officially declared by Intel and it looks like these glasses are going to out-smart google glasses. These glasses are called Vaunt .

Working:

With most AR glasses, people around you can clearly see if you’re checking notifications or watching YouTube during a meeting. With Vaunt, the interface is nearly invisible to everyone except the wearer.

That’s because Vaunt uses a low-intensity laser to reflect your notifications directly into your right eye’s retina — except only in your peripheral vision, so it doesn’t impair your sight. The Vaunt will connect with both iOS and Android devices to pull the wearer’s notifications, similar to a smartwatch.

The designers intend wearers to be able to glance quickly into the bottom right corner of their eyesight and check for news and texts, without having to visibly pull out a phone or glance at their wrist.

Key Features:

The most amazing thing is that these glasses look normal and symmetrical, unlike google glasses. It does not contain any camera so it is non-annoying in a social situation, it basically made for information purpose. It has a little red monochrome projector that shines an image on a holographic mirror and then bounces it directly into the eyeball. A vertical cavity surface emitting laser emits the information on a holographic grating to reflect the correct wavelength into the eye. The image which is formed is called Retinal Projection, as a result, the image is actually painted in the back of the retina, to have bright sharp clear image of the information.

Now it might look crazy that notifications would pop up from social media and other apps all the time in front of your eyes. That’s why Intel has used A.I. powered technology which would use eye gestures to control these sort of actions like controlling notifications and switching tabs or windows which is different from google glass which uses a touchpad for these purposes.

Jio:

With the help of the Jio Glass, the users will be able to create a 3D virtual room where others can join and conduct a class or a meeting. Using these 3D virtual rooms, the users will be able to use holographic images of self, showcase graphs and other presentations.

Jio Glass is at the cutting edge of technology that provides best-in-class Mixed Reality services to give users a truly meaningful immersive experience.

 Jio claims that it will bring support for 25 apps that will enable augmented reality video meetings, games and more. It also sports a high-resolution display for the user to have a crystal clear experience in the meetings.

As of now, the company has not revealed much details about the Jio Glass. Aside from the specifications and features, we don’t even know when the device will be available for purchase in India. However, the product does sound interesting and a lot of enthusiasts will be excited to check it out, We just wish it just does not end up like Google Glass.

Future Aspect:

Technology is changing from day to day. Smartphones have changed a lot a things in our day to day life, but what these smart glasses are going to change? Are we ready to wear a technology on our face? Will this technology survive among common people just like smartphones?

Please comment below what you think about this gadget.