Driving has a lot of issues related to it. Losing your way, being confused about your location and taking the wrong turnings are just some of them. In light of this Nissan are set to unveil a computer which look like a pair of glasses and are specifically designed for drivers. The device is the Nissan 3E, where 3E stands for Third Eye*.
This week, Nissan aired a video showing a sneak peek of the Nissan 3E, featuring a shirtless model, intense and thumping music and a preview of the gadget. Similarities can be drawn with the Google Glass and thus give Google Glass some strong competition.
Nissan 3E however may have a slight edge as Google Glass has already been dubbed the ‘problem maker’, rather than being the ‘problem solver’, for drivers. The problems that Google Glass are causing are no longer limited to just rumours. Last month, a ticket was issued to a woman, reportedly from California, for driving whilst wearing the Google Glass.
This is not Nissan’s first venture into the wearable technology space, however, the Nissan 3E is still taking baby steps. Like Google Glass, it allows users to store acquired information on the gadget and has connectivity to the internet. Conversations can also be given a try as it allows exchange of information with others who are also wearing the gadget.
The Nissan 3E will be on display at the Tokyo Motor Show from 22nd November to 1st December. Make sure you don’t miss out!
Google Glass are smart glasses fitted with a camera, display, touchpad, battery and microphone Watch films, take pictures, search and translate on the go. It has a 640×360 display, 5MP camera, 24 hours battery life, bone conduction audio and 16GB, Wi-Fi and 25”HD screen.
The Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses are a wearable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi headpiece with a built-in HD camera and WQVGA floating eyepiece display. It will run on Android and eventually iOS. It is able to capture video and still images. Features include an integrated GPS, 8 GB memory and Wi-Fi connectivity to a enable a mobile connection to the Cloud.
The Epiphany is the most fashionable and classic smartglasses on the market. Designed by David Meisenholder, whose clients include Lady Gaga, specs include a black frame made of “shape-memory” nylon, UV-blocking lenses, HD video recording, lithium ion battery life of 48 hours and 32GB storage. Gorgeous and sexy glasses ideal for the ladies.
Telepathy is an innovative device that encourages real-time, hands-free, interactive communication by instantly sharing the user’s visuals with individuals from all over the world. It has a built-in camera, a micro projection unit and ear buds on either side for audio.
Jet is a powerful wearable computer with a full-colour, wide-screen display, designed for active outdoor use. It measures speed, distance, and duration at a glance, enhances athletes’ performance and safety. Specs include GPS, a HD video camera, a microphone, speakers and its full-colour, widescreen display.
GlassUp smart glasses allow you to read text messages and e-mail directly from your lenses. Weighing 65g, it boasts an accelerometer, compass, ambient light sensor, Bluetooth and resolution of the display is 320×240. Other features include one day of battery life recharged via mini-USB. It comes in red or white and operates on Android OS.
The Meta is a huge, augmented-reality headset that enables virtual gaming, facial recognition and 3D visualisations. It has two 960×540 transparent TFT LCD displays with a 23-degree field of view, a 720p camera, a 320×240 infra-red depth camera and a 9-axis sensor. Developers are still working on this cool product.
ION Glasses are the first-ever optical glasses or sunglasses which interact with your smartphone or tablet. It offers notifications, remote control, alerts in case of loss and customization. It works with a Bluetooth 4.0 chip, a battery, a multi-colour LED set, a buzzer and two buttons. It alerts one in discreet way so that nobody knows but you.
ORA-S enables mobile computing on the go, including GPS, sports, messaging and situation awareness. The ORA connects via Wi-Fi to a smartphone or tablet and will act as a hands-free wearable computer. It includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, front camera, 9 axis sensor, ambient light sensor, microphone and loudspeaker.
10. Olympus MEG 4.0 Smart Glasses: £tba -olympus.com
The MEG4.0 isn’t a standalone structure and needs a glasses frame to hang on. The QVGA 320×240 display can connect to devices through Bluetooth 2.1, and a smartphone hookup to provide both the processing power and internet connectivity which sounds different to what we’re expecting from Google’s effort.
