Latest Version of Google Glass Hits FCC Filing with High-Resolution Images

Latest version of Google’s Glass Explorer program recently published in FCC provides detailed description of the Google Glass with high resolution images of the device. The images show a Google Glass unit with the FCCID ‘A4R­-GG1’ that looks a lot like the existing Glass design. The interesting feature for the new Google Glass is that it can fold up, just like a regular pair of glasses, making it much easier to store when not in use.

In addition to the above feature, the glass prism looks longer than the first version of the device, which presumably offers a larger picture. In general, the case looks smoother and rounder than the previous version of Google Glass. There is a set of pogo pins with large circles on either side of the contacts. It is expected that the circles are magnets to hold the charger cable on, which would make this charging port a lot like Apple's MagSafe connector.

Some pictures show that the unit is packed with hardware. While we can see a speaker internally in the device, the bone conduction pad is gone from the case. There is a slot right below the speaker, which makes it look like Glass has changed to a more conventional speaker. According to reports from Wall Street Journal and 9to5Google published earlier this year, the new wearable includes a larger prism display (presumably for a larger field of view), an improved Intel processor, longer battery life, and a more rugged, even waterproof design.

A short user manual has even been posted by the FCC, according to which the power button is now ‘on the back of the device’. The manual also describes the camera light on the front of the device, which will turn green when the camera is on. This might help Glass gain a little more acceptance in public. Another new feature of the Google Glass is now supports 5GHz Wi-Fi. It has been reported that the latest version of the Google Glass is the ‘Enterprise Edition’ and will be aimed at businesses. Interested users can get the device through the ‘Glass for Work’ program, and businesses will be expected to load custom software on the device.

Business-Standard reported that, Google has filed patents with the FCC for a new version of the Glass device with photos, internal photos, test reports, test set-up photos, a user manual and information on radio frequency absorption for the device. According to the user manual, the power button is positioned on the back of the device.

"The plastic cube just above your right eye allows you to interact with the device. The Home Screen is your starting point. By default, the display shows you the current time," read a document describing the device. ArsTechnica report said, In general, the case looks smoother and rounder than the previous version of Google Glass. The "Glass" part also seems to be completely independent of the glasses that hold it on your face—the FCC never shows a wearable version with a second side.

The charging port is different, too. There is a set of pogo pins with large circles on either side of the contacts. We'd guess that the circles are magnets to hold the charger cable on, which would make this charging port a lot like Apple's MagSafe connector.

According to the PC World, Google’s Glass Explorer program may be dead, but the ill-fated face computer—now under the care of Nest CEO Tony Fadell—is very much alive. An FCC filing published on Monday shows the next version of Google Glass in precise detail, giving the world a closer glimpse at a reboot that appears destined for workplace productivity scenarios.

As you can see from the FCC photos here, it appears one manifestation of the Google Glass redux lacks a nose bridge, and doesn’t wrap fully around the user’s face. Moreover, the assembly that holds the glass prism can fold down against the earpiece.