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Envision Glasses 
Envisioner's Guide 
 
 
Beginner's guide for Envision Glasses users (Envisioners). Learn 
more about the Envision Glasses; what's inside the box, how to get 
started and how to use the gestures of the Envision Glasses. 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1   Envision Glasses  Envisioner’s Guide      Beginner’s guide for Envision Glasses users (Envisioners). Learn  more about the Envision Glasses; what’s inside the box, how to get  started and how to use the gestures of the Envision Glasses.     ...
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  • Page 3   Envision Technologies B.V.  Wilhelmina van Pruisenweg 104  2595 AN, The Hague  The Netherlands   ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

      Table of content    1. Congratulations, you own a pair of Envision Glasses! 5  2. What’s in the box? 7  2.1 Envision Glasses Body 7  2.2 Envision Glasses Frame 8  2.3 Envision Glasses Power Cable 9  2.4 Envision Lifetime Subscription 9 ...
  • Page 5 Connect to the internet using the Envision Glasses (Wi-Fi QR  Code) 26  How do I create a Wi-Fi QR code? 27  Connect to the internet by using your Envision Glasses and the  Envision app 27  Connect to the internet by using the Envision app 28 ...
  • Page 6   What to do if I don’t have USB-C earphones or speakers? 32  6. Power 33  6.1 Charging 33  6.2 Behaviour 34  6.3 On or off 34  6.4 Sleep or awake 34  Folding the glasses 34  Power button 34  Settings 34 ...
  • Page 7   Taught faces? 42  Explore 42  7.4 Call 42  Call an Ally 42  Add ally? 43  Complete the steps below to add someone as an Ally: 43  8. Make it personal! 45  8.1 Device Settings 45  Audio 45  Change volume 45 ...
  • Page 8   My hotspot is not detected by the Envision Glasses? 52  Are the Envision Glasses waterproof? 53  How do I clean the glasses? 53  9.3 Glossary 53  9.4 Customer Service 54        5 ...
  • Page 9: Congratulations, You Own A Pair Of Envision Glasses

    Envision Glasses!    Congratulations and welcome to Envision! We really hope you will enjoy  the Envision Glasses, and that you will make Envision an integral part of  your daily life.    The Envision Glasses are AI-powered smart glasses that help visually ...
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  • Page 11: What's In The Box

      2.1 Envision Glasses Body  The body is the main part of the Envision Glasses and it features the  processor, the battery, the speakers and the camera. It is shaped like  one half of a spectacle frame and sits on your right ear, when you put it ...
  • Page 12: Envision Glasses Frame

      2.2 Envision Glasses Frame  The Envision Glasses frame needs to be attached to the body through  the hinge. This will allow you to wear the Envision Glasses. The  lightweight titanium frame is shipped separately in the cardboard box. ...
  • Page 13: Envision Glasses Power Cable

      2.3 Envision Glasses Power Cable  To charge your Envision Glasses, we have added a power cable. This is  a USB to USB-C cable. You can plug the cable in any USB adapter and  start charging your device right away. Keep in mind that this device ...
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    This chapter is a quick guide to get you started with the Envision  Glasses. It consists of How-Tos on installing the Envision app,  attaching the frame, charging your device and starting the onboarding  process with the Envision Glasses.    3.1 Install the Envision app on your phone ...
  • Page 15: Using A Qr Code

      Using a QR code  The easiest way to find the Envision app is by scanning the QR code  located above, which you can do by following these instructions:  Step 1: Open the camera app on your smartphone.  Step 2: Point the camera to the QR code located on the next page.  Step 3: It will recognise the QR code and a notification will appear on ...
  • Page 16: For Android Phones

      Step 2: Clearly say Search for Envision AI on the App Store. Siri  recognises Envision AI as “Envision Aye Eye”.  Step 3: Allow it to open the App Store.    After you search for Envision manually or with Siri, you will be  presented with a list of apps that match (or come close to matching) ...
  • Page 17: Using Google Assistant: Option 2

      3.2 Login to the Envision app  To get started with the Envision Glasses, log in to the Envision app. If  you don’t have an account yet, an account will be created. You can  sign up by using your email or the other methods. As stated in chapter ...
  • Page 18: Attach The Envision Glasses Frame

      3.3 Attach the Envision Glasses Frame  Get your Envision Glasses body out of the box (if you haven't already                           done so). After that, open the other smaller box where you will find the  ...
  • Page 19: Detaching The Frame

      Detaching the frame  Step 1: Take your Envision Glasses off your face and make sure they  stay in a folded-out position. This means that the front of the body,  where the camera and display are located, is folded out. ...
  • Page 20: Turn On Your Envision Glasses

      3.4 Turn on your Envision Glasses  Now that your frame is attached to the body, let’s turn on the Envision  Glasses! You can do so by holding the power button for 6 seconds. The ...
  • Page 21: Pair Envision Glasses With The App

    Envision Glasses, but it will also make sure they get powered on.    3.5 Pair Envision Glasses with the app  Your Envision Glasses are powered on and it is speaking out to “Go to  EnvisionGlasses.com​ " . This means the device is on, but not paired with  the smartphone, yet. ...
  • Page 22: Welcome To The Envision Glasses

    3.6 Welcome to the Envision Glasses!  At this point, you will go through the introductory tutorial on the  Envision Glasses. You will first be taught where the touchpad is  located, afterwards, you will learn about the swipe and tap gestures. ...
  • Page 23: Interacting With The Envision Glasses

                      menu overview and gestures.    4.1 Buttons  There is only one physical button on the Envision Glasses: the power                        ...
  • Page 24: Overview

        To power on your Envision Glasses, hold the button for 6 seconds. It  takes about a minute to turn on the Envision Glasses. A power-on  sound will be played, after which the glasses are ready for use.   ...
  • Page 25: First Level: Main Menu

      First level: Main menu  After completing the introductory tutorial on the Envision Glasses, you  will end up on the home screen. This is also the start of the main menu.   From the main menu, you can scroll through the entire menu by swiping ...
  • Page 26: Third Level: Active

    At the introductory  tutorial of the Envision Glasses, you will be able to discover where the  touchpad is located. While you are in the menu, try to use the touchpad ...
  • Page 27: Swipe Forward

      There are two kinds of gestures that can be performed on the glasses:  swipes and taps. Swipes are mainly used to navigate through different  screens and levels in the glasses and taps are used to interact with  particular screens and features. There are three kinds of swipes:   ...
  • Page 28: Swipe Down

    This gesture allows you to go back to the start screen from  anywhere inside the Envision Glasses operating system. When doing a  two-finger swipe down on the start screen, your device will be set to ...
  • Page 29: Tap-And-Hold

      Tap-and-hold  The tap-and-hold gesture is done by placing one finger on the  touchpad and leaving it on the touchpad for a second. When you tap  and hold on any screen, it provides you with additional information and  description of what that menu, or feature, is. So if you are ever lost or  unsure about how to use a feature, you can just tap and hold when you ...
  • Page 30: Staying Connected

    USB-C port at the back of the Google Glass.    5.1 Network  Most of the features of the Envision Glasses require an internet  connection. We help you connect to your preferred Wi-Fi during the  pairing process itself. You can also connect to the internet in the ...
  • Page 31: How Do I Create A Wi-Fi Qr Code

      Step 11: While you are wearing the Envision Glasses, ​ l ook at the Wi-Fi  Code​ , or point the camera located on the front towards the  generated Wi-Fi QR Code. A processing sound is played when the QR ...
  • Page 32: Connect To The Internet By Using The Envision App

    Step 7: Tap on ​ C onnect​ .   Step 8: You will be connected to the Wi-Fi network.     Features that do not require an internet connection  To enjoy the full potential of the Envision Glasses, an internet          ...
  • Page 33: Hotspot On Ios

      outside, one other possibility is to connect to your phone and use it as  a hotspot.    Once your hotspot is on, you can go through the same steps as shown  in the previous paragraphs.    Hotspot on iOS:  To turn on your hotspot on an iPhone or iPad, complete the following ...
  • Page 34: My Hotspot Is Not Detected By The Envision Glasses

          5.2 Bluetooth  The Envision Glasses have a built-in Bluetooth module. This does not  only allow the device to pair with the Envision app, but also to connect  to other Bluetooth devices, such as headphones and earbuds.   ...
  • Page 35: Connecting To Airpods

    Step 8: Now double-tap on the name of your AirPods and wait for it to  connect.  Step 9: A success sound will be played and your AirPods are now  connected with the Envision Glasses. In some cases, it might take up to  10 seconds before the sound comes from the AirPods.   ...
  • Page 36: Usb-C

                                to the Envision Glasses. This port is used to charge the glasses with the                        ...
  • Page 37: Power

        6. Power    The Envision Glasses have a built-in battery that can last up to 5 hours,  depending on how it is used.     6.1 Charging  The Google Glass can be charged with any USB-C cable. This can both ...
  • Page 38: Behaviour

    Press the power button down firmly for 3 seconds to turn the device on  again. It takes about a minute for the Envision Glasses to power on.  Once the glasses are powered on, you will hear a sound. ...
  • Page 39: Settings

      Settings  Inside device settings, navigate to power and after that to sleep. This  will put your glasses to sleep (even if the glasses are folded out).            36 ...
  • Page 40: Features

      7. Features    The features of the Envision Glasses are divided into four categories:  ‘Read’, ‘Identify’, ‘Find’ and ‘Call’. Each category consists of 1 or more  features. Besides these four categories, there are three more tabs with  device settings, feature preferences and help. Chapter ​ 4 .2​ shows an ...
  • Page 41: Reset Instant Text

      Reset instant text?  Is the text still reading out what you were pointing your glasses at  previously? Then double-tap to reset instant text and it will start reading  out the new piece of text.    Switch between online and offline instant text?  It is possible to use instant text offline for reading Latin-based ...
  • Page 42: Scan Text

      Step 2: Go to ​ I nstant Text.  Step 3: Double-tap to toggle ​ b etween​ the offline mode being enabled  or disabled.  Step 4: Swipe down to confirm your selection.    Scan Text  ‘Scan Text' is the second feature in the ‘Read’ category. This feature  allows you to take a scan of a document or a piece of text.
  • Page 43: Switch Text Detection On Or Off

      mind that the type of document and amount of words determine the  frequency of taps that will be played.  Step 5: Once you think the frequency of the taps will not go any higher,  double-tap again to capture the text.  Step 6: Your text is processed and will be opened in the reader, where ...
  • Page 44: Identify

      Detect colors  Detect colors that appear in front of the camera. The Envision Glasses  will speak out what is in front of you. This way you always know  whether you are matching your red T-shirt with your red shoes. ...
  • Page 45: The Spoken Colors Are Not Correct

    Step 2: Go to ​ F ind Objects a nd double-tap.  ​ Step 3: Look around with your Envision Glasses to look for the specific  item.  Step 4: Swipe forward or back to switch between the different objects  that you want to find. ...
  • Page 46: Taught Faces

      Step 1: Go to ​ F ind​ .   Step 2: Go to ​ F ind People a nd double-tap.  ​ Step 3: Once people are detected by the camera, a sound will be  played. This means that a person is in front of you. Their name will be  spoken out if you have taught Envision to recognise this person. ...
  • Page 47: Add Ally

    Step 6: Once your friend has opened the link on their phone and has  the Envision Ally app installed, you will be approved as their Envisioner.  Now turn on your Envision Glasses.  Step 7: On your Envision Glasses, go to ​ C all​ .  ...
  • Page 48   Step 9: Your new added Ally will appear in the list, which you can scroll  through by swiping forward and back.                                       ...
  • Page 49: Make It Personal

    The audio settings allow you to change the volume and speed of the  screen reader. In the instructions below we assume that you are  wearing the Envision Glasses, that the device is on and that you are on  the main menu. ...
  • Page 50: Change Speed

    Wi-Fi  Most of the Envision Glasses features require an internet connection.  You can connect to a Wi-Fi connection by using the Envision Glasses  or by using the Envision app. Go to chapter ​ 5 .1​ to learn how to connect ...
  • Page 51: Screen

      Screen  The Envision Glasses have a small screen at the front where images are  projected on the glass, which can be used as a visual interface. If you  have vision, this screen should still be visible to you. However, if you ...
  • Page 52: Sleep

      Glasses.    8.2 Feature Preferences  The previous chapter focuses on the settings of the Envision Glasses.  That part is mostly about the general experience using the device. In  this chapter, preferences can be set for specific features.     Instant Text Preferences ...
  • Page 53: Scan Text Preferences

    To learn a  face, the Envision app is needed. The 'Teach Faces’ preferences in the  Envision Glasses allow you to send a notification to your phone, by  tapping on this notification, this feature will automatically be opened in ...
  • Page 54: Ally Preferences

    ​ n otification​ .   Step 4: Grab your phone and tap on the notification that was just sent  from the Envision Glasses.  Step 5: The ​ E nvision app​ will open the screen to teach a face. ...
  • Page 55: I Still Need Help

    9. I still need help    The last main category of the Envision Glasses is Help. In the Help  category, you will find the Playground, Tutorials and an About screen.  In this chapter, you will find more information about the Playground, ...
  • Page 56: Frequently Asked Questions

    .   Step 4: Your QR code is generated. You can scan the QR code with  your Envision Glasses to pass the data onto the device and connect  with your Wi-Fi network.    My hotspot is not detected by the Envision Glasses? ...
  • Page 57 ​ C omputer Vision ​ .     Body​ : The body is the main part of the Envision Glasses which consists  of the camera, the internals and the speakers. The body is worn on the  right side of your head. ...
  • Page 58 Ally:​ An Ally is a person that you can add (through the  Envision Ally app) to use the call option on the Envision Glasses. The  ally, which can be a friend or family member, downloads the separate  Envision Ally app and accepts you (the Envisioner). Afterwards, you will ...
  • Page 59 Wilhelmina van Pruisenweg 104  2595 AN, The Hague  The Netherlands                                              Modifications and typographical errors reserved © Envision Technologies B.V.   56 ...
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