Google has been awarded a patent for a wearable communication device , shaped like a contact lens , with sensors , memory and a battery . This would be the first device to implement the energy technology used in small and flexible solar panels . Partly powered by “ optical signals ” , the lens will use a photodetector and solar cells to convert light signals , such as camera light and sunlight , into electric power . The lens could send information to another device about the wearer ’s temperature or blood - alcohol level . It could sense allergens and “ hazardous materials ” in the air , communicate with computers and mobile devices , and read information such as price information . As always with patent issuances , a production - run is not required , but the design inspired another Google lens project , which helps diabetics track glucose levels and charges through radio frequency .
Google has been awarded a patent for a wearable communication device, shaped like a contact lens, with sensors, memory and a microprocessor. This would be the first wearable to implement the energy technology used in small and flexible solar panels. Partly powered by “optical signals”, the lens will use a photodetector and solar cells to convert light signals, such as camera flashes and sunlight, into electric power. The lens could send information to another device about the wearer’s temperature or blood-alcohol level. It could sense allergens and “hazardous materials” in the air, communicate with computers and mobile devices, and read information such as price tags. As always with patent issuances, a production-run is not guaranteed, but the design extends another Google lens project, which helps diabetics track glucose levels and charges through radio frequency.