New Google Smart Glasses may not be a standalone accessory, thanks to offload processing feature.
Google just filed a new patent for an unannounced smart glasses, but unlike the 2013 version, this one features cutting-edge tech, like offload processing.
According to a report, the new patent has been filed in China’s National Intellectual Property Administration. It mentioned the working areas of the alleged Google Smart Glasses like a display, mic, speaker, cameras, and an eye-tracking sensor.Â
The document also mentioned that the device works mainly via contextual data, such as location, commands based on the surroundings, and suggestions of relevant information. Users can interact with the Google Smart Glasses in a number of ways:
- Touch
- Voice
- Gesture
The cameras can detect essentials in the surroundings, a restaurant for instance, and let users learn about it, including the menu and rating.
However, the smart glasses aren’t completely standalone because they can do offload processing for more extensive tasks. These tasks can be done on a smartphone; good for battery life. That said, offload processing suggests that the device can also work with third-party apps.
Right now, nothing’s solid except for the newly filed patent. It isn’t revealed yet if it features prescription-like effect or is it customizable to snugly fit on a user’s prescription glasses.
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