They are currently working on a solution for the direct sunlight issue ( a
simple translucent cover on the external face of Glass). Believe it will be
out sooner rather than later.
Having said that, agree with Mike on the AR telescope (which I also loved).
We have to remember to use tech when it's right. My argument about
museums lack of interest in wearable tech isn't a call to use it because
it's there. It's more to start to be aware that the public is/will start
bringing it in and we should be more prepared than we were with
smartphones.
On 25 June 2014 11:38, May, Keith <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Mar,
>
> How does Google Glass perform outdoors, in sunshine?
> Say, projecting reconstructions of archaeological interpretations over
> remains of ruined buildings or ongoing excavations on site?
> Would be good for visitor interpretive experiences and also I suspect also
> could be refined to be very helpful with the research for the
> archaeologists to re-see what they already excavated last
> season/year/month/week?
>
> Best Wishes
> Keith
>
> Information Strategy Advisor
> Capacity Building Team
> Strategic Planning & Management Division
> Heritage Protection Department
> English Heritage
>
> On 24 Jun 2014, at 16:54, "Mar Dixon" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
> [log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> I've had Glass for little over 6 months. My original intention was to see
> how they could be used in cultural venues but no one has taken me up on the
> offer to use them. Excuses have been mainly that Glass is stupid and/or
> going to fail, etc. Sad that such strong opinions were formulated before
> anyone really had a go with them.
>
> I've done a few research workshops where I gave the Glass to people and
> listened to how they want to use them. The bottom line was many found a
> reason to think about getting them (once, of course, the price came down).
> Most of the really good ideas related to health/accessibility so not
> really cultural specific. However, it does indicate that the general
> public will be more receptive to wearable tech in the near future.
>
> Personally, I'm not quite sure what or where museums can use Glass.
> Wearable tech is suppose to be innovative and pushing data that can be
> found on your website onto your eye is not innovative. The challenge is to
> stop looking at what we already have available and look at what is missing
> - then creating a unique response to that need.
>
> Not sure museums are up for the challenge as many are still concentrating
> on apps. My offer for museums / developers to use my Glass still stands
> though. :-)
>
>
>
> On 24 June 2014 10:23, Graham Davies <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
> [log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> Just want to bring this topic to the surface again...
>
> Is anyone out there looking to develop anything or experiment with Google
> Glass for cultural organisations?
>
> Just wondering before considering the 'Glass Explorer Programme'
>
>
> Thanks,
>
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