Google is going to start real-world testing of its prototype augmented reality glasses that offer real-time language translation through Translate. They have the need to carry out tests outside the laboratory due to the limitations offered by this field.
Real-world testing should allow them to better understand how these devices can help people in their daily lives . It will also help them adapt to the different accents and pronunciations of real people speaking the same language.
Google advances with its glasses with sound translator
According to a Google blog post, the company is developing experiences like AR navigation that will help it " take into account factors such as weather and busy intersections, which can be difficult, sometimes impossible, to fully recreate indoors ." One of the first prototypes is a simple pair of glasses they've been testing in their labs. The glasses offer real-time translation, with the transcription displayed directly on the lens.
These prototype research glasses offer experiences such as translation, transcription, and navigation. They resemble regular glasses, featuring a screen within the lens and equipped with audio and visual sensors, including a microphone and camera, to collect information. The developers have stated they will investigate various use cases that utilize audio detection, such as voice transcription and translation, alongside visual detection, which uses image data for text translation and positioning during navigation. These prototypes do not support photography or videography , although image data will be used for use cases such as navigation, translation, and visual search.
They give the example that if you're in a country where you don't understand the local language, you can use the camera to translate signs and get directions to your destination. Google states that image data is deleted after the experience ends , except when the data is used for analysis and bug fixing. When this happens, image data is first checked for sensitive content, such as faces and license plates that could compromise people's privacy.
The data will be stored on a server with access limited to a small number of Google employees for analysis and debugging; and by privacy policy, after 30 days, they are deleted. An LED indicator will light up if image data is being saved for analysis and purging, so you can request data deletion, as well as comply with local privacy and recording laws.
