Although realization Google plans to market his glasses ( Google Glass ) generally have not materialized to date , but the car manufacturers are utilizing anticipation . One of them - according to Automotive News Europe - is Mercedes - Benz .
Described , Mercedes - Benz is developing a navigation system that uses such Google goggles with connections that can be activated by voice commands on one lens . This technology is called Mercedes - Benz as a " digital life " or " digital living " .
" This is just one example of a smooth transition when you stay connected to the Internet , while getting into the car , drove it and leave it , " said Johan Jungwirth , boss of Mercedes -Benz Research & Development North America .
Mercedes targets , allowing the driver to access the same information while in the car , as is done on smartphones , PCs and other digital devices .
Added , the version of Google goggles system Mercedes - Benz has several functions , among others , guide the driver to the destination address and move the other car navigation systems . Including when the driver left the car to show the way , Google goggles will take over to guide the wearer to final destination .
Mercedes said , will offer proficiency level application goggles when Google is sold commercially .
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While the chorus , Kondrad Wessner , General Manager of Puls in Germany said , not inevitable that other car manufacturers will utilize Google 's eyes glazing applications , including the Mercedes - Benz competitors , namely BMW and Audi . " Because Google goggles provide better internet access and safe in the car , according to the consumer chill , " said Wessner .
According to Puls study , 45 percent of car owners in Germany are interested in using Google goggles as connecting to the internet and 47 message they want direct access from the car .
" The driver can use Google goggles to play or find music , e - mail , live traffic information , other infotainment applications without having to share attention or keep looking into the street , " he said .
Normally , to use navigation or digital equipment in the car , the driver must divide their attention between the road and to the side ( in the middle of the car or towards the bottom ) . With Google glass , eye sight lines remain on the road , " he continued .
Currently there is no legislation prohibiting the use of Google Glass while driving . Mercedes Benz said can , use Google glass can cause dangerous and divided attention .
" We do not want people to use Google Glass while driving , " said Jungwirth .
