By: iPadfanzz Editor on April 16, 2013
After announcing that Glass is about to ship and releasing the Glass Mirror API documentation, Google has published a list of technical specifications for the head-mounted device.
The eyewear will be capable of capturing 5-megapixel images and video at a resolution of 720p. Glass features a 640 x 360 display that Google says is the "equivalent of a 25-inch high definition screen from eight feet away" — as revealed in an FCC filing. Google Glass, the web giant's augmented reality spectacles, create sound by sending vibrations directly through the wearer's skull, it's been revealed.
Glass will work with any Bluetooth-capable phone, but it seems like the way to use GPS and SMS through Glass at this point is through the MyGlass companion app, which requires Android 4.0.3+.
It will also feature 16GB of Flash storage synced with Google cloud storage, of which 12GB will be usable. The headset will sport Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, although it will be at the older and slower 802.11 B/G standards.
The company says the device should have enough battery power to last a full day “of typical use,” but it also warns that features like Hangouts and video recordings are more battery intensive.
It says audio will come via a bone conduction transducer. There will be 16GB of flash storage on-board, with 12GB actually usable, and it will sync with "Google cloud storage" — presumably Google Drive. Glass will feature adjustable nose pads in a frame that Google says will "fit any face," and you'll get extra pads in two sizes.
What is Google Glass?
Google Glass is an attempt to make wearable computing mainstream. It is basically a smart pair of glasses with an integrated heads-up display and a battery hidden inside the frame.
What does Google Glass do?
Google Glass is a head-mounted display that involves near-eye optics to create "virtual" displays. Our eyes are used to focusing on distant objects, and displays on headgear need to essentially "fool" it into thinking it's looking at a screen far away. The current version of Glass uses a prism placed just over the wearer's right eye. Within the prism is a mirror and beam splitter that renders the projected image as a display. And even though the image is not close to the eye, it is sharp and clear. You can move the front part of the Google Glass easily to optimize the focus.
The glasses also have an embedded camera, microphone, GPS and, reportedly, use bone induction to give you sound.
Users will use their voice to control the device. On saying 'ok glass' you’ll get a range of options including taking pictures, videos, send messages using speech to text, 'hang out' with people or get directions to somewhere. You access these options by saying them out loud.
I already wear glasses. Will Google Glasses work for me?
Yes. Google is experimenting with designs that will fit over existing glasses so you don't have to wear two lots of specs.
Here are the full specs:
Fit
Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.
Extra nosepads in two sizes.
Display
High 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
Connectivity
Wifi – 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Storage
12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.
Battery
One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.
Charger
Included Micro USB cable and charger.
While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.
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.
After announcing that Glass is about to ship and releasing the Glass Mirror API documentation, Google has published a list of technical specifications for the head-mounted device.
The eyewear will be capable of capturing 5-megapixel images and video at a resolution of 720p. Glass features a 640 x 360 display that Google says is the "equivalent of a 25-inch high definition screen from eight feet away" — as revealed in an FCC filing. Google Glass, the web giant's augmented reality spectacles, create sound by sending vibrations directly through the wearer's skull, it's been revealed.
Glass will work with any Bluetooth-capable phone, but it seems like the way to use GPS and SMS through Glass at this point is through the MyGlass companion app, which requires Android 4.0.3+.
It will also feature 16GB of Flash storage synced with Google cloud storage, of which 12GB will be usable. The headset will sport Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, although it will be at the older and slower 802.11 B/G standards.
The company says the device should have enough battery power to last a full day “of typical use,” but it also warns that features like Hangouts and video recordings are more battery intensive.
It says audio will come via a bone conduction transducer. There will be 16GB of flash storage on-board, with 12GB actually usable, and it will sync with "Google cloud storage" — presumably Google Drive. Glass will feature adjustable nose pads in a frame that Google says will "fit any face," and you'll get extra pads in two sizes.
What is Google Glass?
Google Glass is an attempt to make wearable computing mainstream. It is basically a smart pair of glasses with an integrated heads-up display and a battery hidden inside the frame.
What does Google Glass do?
Google Glass is a head-mounted display that involves near-eye optics to create "virtual" displays. Our eyes are used to focusing on distant objects, and displays on headgear need to essentially "fool" it into thinking it's looking at a screen far away. The current version of Glass uses a prism placed just over the wearer's right eye. Within the prism is a mirror and beam splitter that renders the projected image as a display. And even though the image is not close to the eye, it is sharp and clear. You can move the front part of the Google Glass easily to optimize the focus.
The glasses also have an embedded camera, microphone, GPS and, reportedly, use bone induction to give you sound.
Users will use their voice to control the device. On saying 'ok glass' you’ll get a range of options including taking pictures, videos, send messages using speech to text, 'hang out' with people or get directions to somewhere. You access these options by saying them out loud.
I already wear glasses. Will Google Glasses work for me?
Yes. Google is experimenting with designs that will fit over existing glasses so you don't have to wear two lots of specs.
Here are the full specs:
Fit
Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.
Extra nosepads in two sizes.
Display
High 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
Connectivity
Wifi – 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Storage
12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.
Battery
One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.
Charger
Included Micro USB cable and charger.
While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.
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.
