Future Uses

As smart glasses become more popular and refined, the possible uses for them are great.  Taking their capabilities and placing them into an industry such as healthcare or manufacturing could widen their usage greatly, and make them a viable option in the future.  They have been implemented in small areas of healthcare, such as medical records, but possible uses go beyond that.  Surgeons could utilize the internet and streaming capabilities during surgeries to create educational videos for future surgeons to study.  The surgeon can also have an overlay of information about the patient and the particular surgery they are performing.  The doctor could also do real-time consulting through the glasses, which could prove to be more efficient.  For emergency services, the glasses are being tested in ambulances in the Chicago area.  The Emergency Service Worker would be able to receive information about why they are being dispatched and the location they are dispatched to.  The wearer would also be able to send video and audio to emergency room doctors about the patient being transported by ambulance (P., n.d.).  This could not only aid the doctor in preparing for the patients arrival, but assist the emergency worker in giving the patient the proper care needed to survive the ambulance ride.

            Other industries could benefit as well.  Plumbers could use the eyewear to create tutorials for other plumbers, or for the homeowner wanting to attempt a DYI project.  A package delivery worker could scan the packages with the eyewear instead of a handheld device, which would allow both hands to carry the package instead of straining to carry both (Phillips, 2014).  A police officer, as well as the package delivery worker, could wear them to record the activities they perform, whether it's an arrest being made or a package being delivered.  This provides video of whatever has happened during the wearers working hours for any individual who may file a complaint.  With the unlimited possibilities of the smart glass technology comes the issues of safety and privacy.