With each passing day, the globe is turning into a smarter space, so to speak, all thanks to the innovative smart-tech: from smartphones and smartwatches to smart clothing and now — smart glasses!

What are Smart Glasses?

Smart glasses are a type of eyes wear that integrates computer technology and display possibilities into a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses.

These wearables feature a Heads-Up Display (HUD) that projects digital information onto the user’s field of view, usually through a transparent or semi-transparent screen.

Whether you’re studying or working, out for a run, or even out walking your pet, putting on your smart glasses can be a great way to stay connected and hands-free.

Most of the pairs are equipped with audio capabilities, which implies that one is able to listen to music through the smart glasses, while shielding their eyes from the glare of the sun or the blue light of the computer screen.

A feature that really stands out, though, is that they come with open-ear audio. It means that the wearer’s ears will never be obstructed or covered. For those who find earbuds to be uncomfortable after a short period of use, or those who prefer to be able to hear their surroundings while out and about, smart glasses provide the perfect balance.

The best scenario, however, is created when Augmented Reality (AR) is administered into Smart Glasses as it takes things to a whole new level! Let’s find out how:

Smart Glasses X AR Tech

Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality (AR) Technology are a particular category of wearable devices that are designed to deliver an engaging AR experience by displaying digital data, graphics, and three-dimensional objects on the user’s field of vision.

These glasses are equipped with a variety of sensors, cameras and processing units that are designed to comprehend the user’s surroundings and generate digital content in a real-time manner.

Some of the most well-known AR smart glasses are Microsoft HoloLens and Magic Leap One. Others include the Meta and Rokid AR glasses.

AR smart glasses are designed to improve user experiences by merging digital and physical reality, making them useful tools in a variety of industries and for a variety of uses including gaming and infotainment. And they come with a range of amazing features, here are some of the features of AR Glasses:

• AR display- These glasses have a clear or semi-clear display that superimposes digital content on the wearer’s field of vision (FOV). This display enables users to see both the real world and computer-generated information simultaneously.
• Variety of Sensors- These glasses come with a camera, depth sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope. These sensors gather information about the user’s environment, allowing the glasses to accurately track user movement.
• Computer Vision- AR glasses use computer vision algorithms to recognize objects, surfaces, and features in the real world. This enables the AR content to be anchored to physical objects or locations, creating an AR experience that’s as seamless as possible.
• Multiple methods of interaction- Users can interact with AR content using various methods, such as voice commands, gesture recognition, touch-sensitive frames, or hand controllers.
• Internet Connectivity- AR glasses are typically connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, allowing users to access cloud-based data and services. They may also connect to smartphones or other devices for enhanced functionality.

Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality Technology can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from providing a heads-up display for navigation, sports and gaming to aiding professionals in areas such as maintenance, healthcare and engineering.

Additionally, they can provide contextual information, instructional videos and immersive educational content. The scope of AR smart glasses is vastly expanding and is truly limitless. Let’s dive into some of the exciting future possibilities of AR smart glasses:

Consumer applications

Augmented Reality (AR) glasses could be a game-changer for gaming and entertainment, as they could create immersive AR experiences where users can interact with digital characters or objects in their physical environment.

These smart glasses could also provide enhanced navigation capabilities, with AR overlays that provide real-time direction, landmarks, and contextual information.

These glasses could take the place of traditional GPS devices or smartphone maps. Furthermore, the AR smart glasses could open up new ways for people to interact with each other in real time, allowing them to share their AR experiences and information.

Professional Use Cases

In industries such as maintenance, repair and healthcare, AR smart glasses can be used to provide remote professionals with a real-time perspective on a situation, enabling them to direct personnel on-site to complete tasks.

Moreover, smart glasses can be utilized to improve training experiences by incorporating instructional content into real-world situations, thus increasing the level of engagement and effectiveness of learning.

In manufacturing and design, these glasses are beneficial for 3D modelling and assembly instructions, as well as for quality control.

Healthcare

In healthcare, AR glasses can be used by surgeons to navigate during procedures and medical students to learn about anatomy in an immersive way.

In telemedicine, AR glasses allow healthcare professionals to examine patients remotely and provide first responders with real-time information in emergency situations.

For example: Surgeons can use AR glasses during surgery to superimpose 3D scans, vital signs, and guidance markers onto the patient’s body. This provides real-time, hands-free access to critical patient data and surgical instructions.

Retail and E-Commerce

The use of smart glasses with AR technology in retail and e-commerce has the potential to revolutionize the fashion industry.

This tech can provide shoppers with a range of benefits, including In-Store Shopping, Personalized Fashion, and Virtual Try-On.

In-Store Shopping allows users to access product information and reviews, as well as personalized recommendations, while they are in the store. Virtual Try-On enhances the online shopping experience, allowing users to try on clothing and accessories, as well as cosmetics, without having to leave the store.

And Personalized Fashion can be used to suggest clothing and accessories that are tailored to the blend of user’s preferences and current trends.

Learning and Education

Imagine putting on your AR glasses and stepping into a historic city. As you walk through the streets, the glasses overlay images of how the city looked centuries ago, allowing you to witness historical events and landmarks in their original context.

AR smart glasses can take students to see the past, explore outer space, or virtually teleport them anywhere else in the world. Additionally, with AR glasses, students can interact with foreign languages in real-world contexts, thereby facilitating language acquisition.

Accessibility

Augmented Reality smart glasses are designed (and in future, will be more equipped) to provide individuals with disabilities with the ability to navigate, read captions, and access information in real-time.

In conclusion, smart glasses with augmented reality tech can totally change how we view the world (quite literally) by helping improve a variety of experiences, from learning and play to travel and everyday life, by connecting the real world and the digital world.

By BricksnPixels

MSHILOR'S AR glasses main market: North America; Europe; Japan

MSHILOR'S AR Smart glasses in SWOT analysis：

S：

1. Enhanced experience: provide enhanced experience.
2. AR is easy to use: just aim the camera at an object, and the application will show its effect on the specific project.
3. Support commercial activities: augmented reality can help to carry out construction projects. This technology enables workers to identify and repair damaged parts of buildings, structures or facilities. AR can also be used in the design and transformation process; For example, it is usually more cost-effective than physical prototypes. This means that the company has lower upfront costs when designing new products. They will know the appearance of the final product before manufacturing begins.
4. Educational advantages of augmented reality: data is based on accurate GPS coordinates and can provide navigation and direction without relying on paper maps. In addition, students, educators and researchers are more likely to acquire knowledge. For example, teachers can interact with students in the global classroom, and use Google Expeditions (currently closed) or Aurasa and other AR-enabled tools to teach courses at the other end of the world.
5. Improved technology: augmented reality is often used in teaching methods and even surgical guidance in the medical field

W：

1. High cost and unaffordable: the creation cost of augmented reality is high, and some AR applications are too complex for ordinary users. The cost of an application can vary from $0 to about $100000; It all depends on how complex you want your application or advertising campaign to be.
2. Privacy and security issues: This is rooted in AR and makes it difficult to distinguish what is real and what is not, leading to fear of being attacked and "deceived". For example, if people using social media believe that their friends have posted false information on Facebook, they may be more likely to believe false information.
3. Promote risk-taking behavior: augmented reality is a technology that uses virtual superposition in the physical world. It can be used in games, entertainment and many other aspects. Augmented reality has existed for decades, but until recently, they have made significant progress in technology and made it more mainstream. Smartphones and tablets provide consumers with augmented reality experience at affordable prices.

O：

After half a year of "bombardment" of the relevant concepts of the universe, I believe that we are no stranger to the technology of augmented reality. She skillfully integrates virtual information and the real world, and maps and applies it to the real world through the simulation of computer-generated text, images, models and other information, so that the two kinds of information complement each other, thus completing the "enhancement" of the real world. Starting from 2020, AR is gradually poised to break out, especially this year, AR will enter the broad road of vigorous development.

T:

The technology is not mature enough to break through in a short time

Listening to music can bring back memories. It makes you happy, calm or pumped. However, a pair of tangled earphones can ruin experience even before it begins. Most of us might prefer wired earphones, however one cannot deny they need extra care while packing. Many smartphones don’t come with a headphone jack, making expensive adapters an essential accessory.

Most of us might have already heard of truly wireless earphones. They are slowly turning affordable, lightweight and easy to use, which makes them a great accessory for smartphones. While there are a lot of good wireless earphones out there, some can be really bad. Choosing the right pair of truly wireless earphones can be confusing. Here are our tips and factors that you should weigh on to choose the right pair.

Understanding why pricing matters

There are a lot of cheap wireless earphones in the market and most of them only pretend to be truly wireless. Some models either come with wires connecting the earpieces or with some controls on the wire. However, such earphones are not truly wireless and even if you find a basic model with no wires, audio quality can be terrible.

A truly wireless earphone needs a good Bluetooth chip for strong connectivity. Cheaper wireless earphones use low quality Bluetooth chips that create a big delay in audio transmission. Such delays are more noticeable while watching videos and playing games on your smartphones. Moreover, cheaper models often use poor microphones. Making or receiving calls from such earphones can be a mess.

Sound quality depends on codecs used

A codec determines how audio is transmitted over Bluetooth, from the source to your wireless earphones. It encodes and decodes digital audio signals for faster and reliable wireless transmission. Most cheap wireless earphone only supports SBC (low-complexity sub-band) codec, which divides frequencies into multiple bands and encodes them separately. This process takes time to transmit data, creating a delay in audio transmission. Such earphones also don’t support higher bitrate audio and high-res music often sound flat on them. The delay is most noticeable while playing games or in videos where the voice of characters lags behind the video.

A pair of good wireless earphones support codecs such as aptX, aptX HD and LDAC 900. These codes are far better than SBC codecs due to their lower latency and support for faster bitrate. However, these codecs are still lossy, which means they still lose some audio quality. If you are an Apple device user, you should consider wireless earphones with Apple’s proprietary AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) codec. It delivers great audio quality and supports high-resolution audio playback.

Look for battery life and a good charging case

A truly wireless earphone is a small device with tiny batteries, however, manufactures try to claim unrealistic playback times. If a device claims a battery life of 10-12 hours, expect the real-world performance to be lower by an hour or two. Also, batteries on some basic wireless earphones may wear-out quickly which can drastically reduce the device’s lifespan.

Though truly wireless earphones offer flexibility from wires, the chance of losing them also increases. Having a good case helps store and charge your wireless earbuds. Some premium cases come with in-built batteries which let you charge your wireless earbuds on the go. Many models also support wireless charging, reducing the hassle of plugging wires to the charging case.

Choosing earphones with right ear-tips and controls

Ear-tips are an important part of every truly wireless earphones. They come in different shapes and sizes however, some truly wireless earbuds, like Apple AirPods don’t come with silicon ear-tips. Apple AirPods offer snug fit most of the time, however the lack of silicon ear-tips may let in outside sound. You can try some third-party ear-tips, but they make the AirPods bulky and difficult to fit in the original charging case. You should check out the new AirPods Pro if you prefer wireless earbuds with silicon ear-tips and they have a new noise cancellation feature.

Having controls on your wireless earbuds also brings lot of comfort, just like the right pair of ear-tips. It lets you control your music, give voice commands and even receive voice calls. Some models can even pause the music automatically when you pull earpieces out from your ears.

Noise cancellation on wireless earphones

The noise cancellation feature was limited to only few wired earphones till a few

The noise cancellation feature was limited to only few wired earphones till a few years back. There are a lot of truly wireless earbuds now sporting noise cancellation. This means, music volumes can be turned down to comfortable and enjoyable levels while isolating the noise around you.

Most noise cancellation earphone also come with a “Hear through” feature which by a single touch, lets you hear what people around you are saying, without removing the earbuds. Having noise cancellation on your wireless earbuds improves the audio experience, however it can drain the battery quickly too.

Wireless earphones are a great accessory without having to worry about annoying cables. They offer a lot more freedom and flexibility when you travel, exercise or when moving around. Moreover, a good pair of wireless earbuds can significantly improve your music experience. If you’re already sure what you’re looking for, we have a variety of models available at your nearest Reliance Digital store and on RelianceDigital.in from where you have them home delivered.