Smartglasses Device

A Smartglasses Device is a wearable computer glasses that adds information to what the wearer sees, offering hands-free access to data, communication tools, and various digital services.

• AKA: Smart Glasses, Smartglasses Device.
• Context:
  • It can display Visual Information through heads-up displays that project directly into the user's field of view.
  • It can incorporate Microdisplay Technology for projecting images onto the wearer's visual field.
  • It can utilize Sensor Arrays including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to track head movements.
  • It can capture Visual Data with integrated cameras for photo capture, video recording, barcode scanning, and object recognition.
  • It can establish Wireless Connections via bluetooth or wi-fi to smartphones or other external devices.
  • It can accept Voice Commands through voice recognition for hands-free operation.
  • It can support Natural Language Processing to enable voice commands and conversational interfaces.
  • It can run Mobile Operating Systems and function as portable media players.
  • It can collect Information from internal or external sensors for various applications.
  • It can provide GPS Functionality for location tracking and navigation assistance.
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  • It can enable Navigation Assistance by providing visual directions while walking, biking, or driving.
  • It can support Shopping Experiences through access to price comparisons, product reviews, and nutritional information.
  • It can facilitate Cooking Processes by offering hands-free step-by-step instructions.
  • It can monitor Fitness Activity by tracking heart rate and workout statistics in real-time.
  • It can provide Remote Expert Assistance in industrial settings by enabling experts to guide on-site workers.
  • It can assist with Quality Assurance Processes by helping workers identify defects in manufactured products.
  • It can accelerate Employee Training through AR-based training modules.
  • It can improve Inventory Management by assisting workers in locating and tracking inventory items.
  • It can feature Lifelogging Capability to record daily activities and personal experiences.
  • It can function as an Activity Tracker similar to fitness tracker devices.
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  • It can range from being a Basic Information Display to being an Immersive Extended Reality System, depending on its display technology and processing capability.
  • It can range from being a Consumer Lifestyle Product to being an Industrial Productivity Tool, depending on its intended application and feature set.
  • It can range from being a Notification-Focused Device to being a Full Computing Platform, depending on its processing power and software capability.
  • It can range from being a First Generation Prototype to being a Mainstream Consumer Product, depending on its development stage and market adoption.
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  • It can integrate with Artificial Intelligence Systems for context-aware assistance and real-time translation.
  • It can connect to Cloud Computing Services for data processing and content delivery.
  • It can support Mobile Applications for extended functionality and personalization.
  • It can interact with Internet of Things Devices for smart home control and environmental monitoring.
  • It can control or retrieve Data from other instruments or computers in the environment.
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• Examples:
  • Early Generation Smartglasses, such as:
    • Pioneer Devices, such as:
      • Google Glass (2013), introducing heads-up display technology to consumer markets.
      • Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 (2019), focusing on industrial applications and workplace productivity.
    • Consumer Adoption Smartglasses, such as:
      • Amazon Echo Frames (2019), integrating voice assistant with eyewear for everyday use.
      • Snap Spectacles 3 (2019), combining camera functionality with social media sharing.
      • Sony SmartEyeGlass (2015), with holographic waveguide technology and SmartEyeGlass Attach accessory.
  • Consumer Smartglasses, such as:
    • Fashion-Oriented Smartglasses, such as:
      • Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (2025), combining classic design with Meta AI integration.
      • SOLOS AirGo 3 (2025), specializing in fitness tracking and AI assistance.
    • Immersive Experience Smartglasses, such as:
      • VITURE Pro XR (2025), offering high-resolution displays for extended reality experiences.
      • XREAL Air 2 Pro (2025), featuring electrochromic dimming technology.
      • Inair Glasses (2025), providing a 134-inch expansive virtual screen with multi-window capability.
    • Specialized Function Smartglasses, such as:
      • Halliday AI Smart Glasses (2025), offering on-screen displays for translations and notifications.
      • Nuance Audio Smart Glasses (2025), integrating hearing aid functionality with smart glass features.
  • Industrial Smartglasses, such as:
    • Manufacturing Support Smartglasses, such as:
      • RealWear Navigator (2025), providing hands-free instructions for factory workers.
      • ACTIVELOOK Enterprise (2025), enabling real-time data visualization for industrial processes.
    • Field Service Smartglasses, such as:
      • Vuzix Smart Glasses (2025), supporting remote collaboration and technical documentation access.
      • ASUS AirVision M1 (2025), facilitating remote expert guidance for field technicians.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Traditional Eyeglasses, which lack computing capability and only correct vision.
  • Virtual Reality Headsets, which create fully immersive environments rather than augmenting real-world view, such as Microsoft HoloLens.
  • Smartphone-based AR Applications, which require holding a device rather than providing hands-free experience.
  • Smart Contact Lenses, which are placed directly on the eye rather than worn as glasses.
  • Smartwatches, which are worn on the wrist rather than as eyewear.
  • Optical Head-Mounted Displays, which focus primarily on visual output rather than computing functionality.
• See: Augmented Reality, Wearable Computing, Head-Mounted Display, Mixed Reality, Extended Reality, Computer Vision, Human-Computer Interaction, Embedded System, Heads-up Display, Mobile App, Handsfree, GPS Watch.

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References

2019

• (Wikipedia, 2019) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartglasses Retrieved:2019-12-2.
  • Smartglasses or smart glasses are wearable computer glasses that add information alongside or to what the wearer sees. Alternatively, smartglasses are sometimes defined as wearable computer glasses that are able to change their optical properties at runtime. Smart sunglasses which are programmed to change tint by electronic means are an example of the latter type of smartglasses. Superimposing information onto a field of view is achieved through an optical head-mounted display (OHMD) or embedded wireless glasses with transparent heads-up display (HUD) or augmented reality (AR) overlay. These systems have the capability to reflect projected digital images as well as allow the user to see through it or see better with it. While early models can perform basic tasks, such as serving as a front end display for a remote system, as in the case of smartglasses utilizing cellular technology or Wi-Fi, modern smart glasses are effectively wearable computers which can run self-contained mobile apps. Some are handsfree and can communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands, while others use touch buttons. Like other computers, smartglasses may collect information from internal or external sensors. It may control or retrieve data from other instruments or computers. It may support wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. A small number of models run a mobile operating system and function as portable media players to send audio and video files to the user via a Bluetooth or WiFi headset. Some smartglasses models also feature full lifelogging and activity tracker capability. Smartglasses devices may also have features found on a smartphone. Some have activity tracker functionality features (also known as "fitness tracker") as seen in some GPS watches.

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