I reported earlier that Google Glass may be a technology more suitable to specialized enterprise applications in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing than to general consumer applications, and a deal reported November 30 in the Wall Street Journal lends credence to the possibility that Google may be partially in synch with that view.
The Journal reports that unnamed people say that an Intel chip will replace the TI processor included in the first version of Glass, and Intel will promote Glass to hospital networks and manufacturers while developing new workplace applications for the device.
According to the Journal, “Through a program it calls Glass at Work, Google is working with software developers including Augmedix Inc. and APX Labs LLC to encourage use of Glass in industries such as health care, construction, and manufacturing where employees work with their hands but need information.”
Nevertheless, reports the Journal, “While Google partners are promoting workplace uses of Glass, the Internet giant still views it primarily as a consumer device. More than 300 Google employees work on Glass, and fewer than 5% focus on Glass at Work, according to a person familiar with the business. Intel’s involvement won’t change this focus, the person said.”
