Abstract
This paper is aimed at examining such a product as Google Glass. In particular, it is described as an architectural innovation in which different components, which have already existed before, are organized in a new way. Google Glass creates many opportunities for multi-tasking, and it can be of great interest to many users. Nevertheless, this device has significant limitations such as the lack of software. These are the main questions that should be examined more closely.
Type of innovation
Overall, Google Glass can be described as the architectural innovation which means that a manufacturer does not change the major technological elements. However, the producer changes the way in which these components are organized (Frenken, 2006, p.40).
It should be noted that this device does not include any new components. For instance, one can mention camera, touchpad, Bluetooth, display, storage device, and so forth. In this case, more attention should be paid to the way in which these components function together. One should also keep in mind that the concept of a wearable computer is not entirely new. Wearable computers could be produced more than a decade ago (Chittaro, 2003, p. 63). The main change is that Google Glass enables a user to operate in an online environment. Moreover, a person can manipulate various types of media. These are the main details that can be distinguished. On the whole, this example indicates that architectural innovation can be a useful approach for creating products that can appeal to many users.
The strengths and weaknesses of Google Glass
The main strength of Google Glass is that it enables a person to receive visual or textual messages without having to use a hand-held device. In turn, this quality of Google Glass creates more opportunities for multi-tasking. Furthermore, this device enables a person to share visual images as quickly as possible. This benefit can be of great importance to people working in healthcare organizations (Vashney, 2009, p. 45). This opportunity may also be of great benefit to various businesses. Moreover, this product helps a person to integrate virtual environment and real-life world. In particular, an individual can perceive both immediate environment and digital images. These are some of the main advantages that this device can offer.
Nevertheless, there are several limitations of this device. In particular, the functionality of this product is inferior to the capabilities of hand-held devices such as smart phones or tablet computers. For instance, this argument is relevant if one speaks about the search of information on the Web. Additionally, there are not many software applications that can improve the functioning of Google Glass. These are the main reasons why Google Glass has not turned into a successful commercial product. Additionally, one should not forget about the impact of completion. At present, other companies also attempt to design and sell wearable computers.
In order to address these problems, Google should adopt several strategies. In particular, they should focus on the development of software that can maximize the benefits of this wearable computer. Additionally, they need to demonstrate various uses of this technology. In this way, they can attract the attention of many potential customers. Additionally, they should work closely with companies that can benefit with from applying Google Glass (Chittaro, 2003). These are the main recommendations that can be considered.
Reference List
Chittaro, L. (2003). Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services. New York, NY: Springer Science & Business Media. Web.
Frenken, K. (2006). Innovation, Evolution and Complexity Theory. New York, NY: Edward Elgar Publishing. Web.
Vashney, U. (2009). Pervasive Healthcare Computing: EMR/EHR, Wireless and Health Monitoring. New York, NY: Springer Science & Business Media. Web.