by Bob Larson
Many of you have heard about the much talked about Google Glass, the eyewear technology with Internet connected computer capabilities. Glass can access your email account, search the web, listen to music, and even text by voice.
Google Glass is the latest technology which looks like a pair of eyeglasses with many stylish and colorful frames, but with a small rectangular transparent screen near the right eye that functions as a tiny computer screen. It really is amazing technology with many features such as a still or video camera, microphone, snap on sunglasses or clear lenses with built-in WiFi or cellular access and will include prescription lenses too.
New developments by the medical industry are now researching the future health benefits of this amazing eyewear per ACS Nano, a publication of the American Chemical Society. There is expected to be many diagnostic tests available for pregnancy, different diseases, and general medical tests. The user follows the instructions on the medical test strip, takes a photo of the test strip, then the data is sent to a medical lab, analyzed, and the results are returned to the user within seconds via the Glass wireless system.
There are several concerns and warnings that Glass is not meant for full time use while driving or running, similar to smartphones and tablets are not meant in the same way. Long term use results in headaches because of eyestrain and possible addiction. However, the long term benefits can be realized in business and medical health industries. Prices will drop considerably, but Google Glass is now available for $1500 with all above features included except the prescription lenses. A new technology with many beneficial possibilities for mankind!
~ Bob Larson is a technologist and our Marketing Director for 50 Plus. Contact Bob at Marketing@50plusmediasolutions.com