The visual search concept (which Google also calls "computer vision" and "search by sight") is simple: Use a mobile phone with a camera to identify objects and match them to search results or online databases, such as maps or e-commerce sites.
Practically speaking, this means you can take a picture of a book or a barcode, and be immediately taken to a list of search results, including its Amazon product page. Or, if you're visiting another city, viewing a distinctive landmark through your phone's screen can not only reveal its name but also its history, via links to Wikipedia or a local tourism website.
The Goggles feature works by comparing an uploaded image to a database of billions Google has collected and analyzed.
Google Goggles currently is available as an application for phones running Google's Android operating system, but Google is working to release other versions, too.
More Info: http://www.google.com/mobile/goggles/
More Info: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/07/google-goggles/
Practically speaking, this means you can take a picture of a book or a barcode, and be immediately taken to a list of search results, including its Amazon product page. Or, if you're visiting another city, viewing a distinctive landmark through your phone's screen can not only reveal its name but also its history, via links to Wikipedia or a local tourism website.
The Goggles feature works by comparing an uploaded image to a database of billions Google has collected and analyzed.
Google Goggles currently is available as an application for phones running Google's Android operating system, but Google is working to release other versions, too.
More Info: http://www.google.com/mobile/goggles/
More Info: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/07/google-goggles/