Added a new function that enables text conversion of characters copied to 'Google Lens' which outputs information only by turning the smart camera

A function to extract information from what was projected with a smartphone camera to AR-like "Google Lens"Has been updated, and features such as characterization of text and similar product search have been added.

Google Lens: real-time answers to questions about the world around you
https://www.blog.google/products/google-vr/google-lens-real-time-answers-questions-about-world-around-you/

◆ smart text selection
There are many people who use smartphone cameras instead of memos, but in order to look back at the contents there was only a way to find out and read the pictures. With the smart text selection function added to Google Lens, it is possible to convert characters projected by the camera into text. If you use this function, it may be unnecessary to "work on a notebook written on a blackboard during a lesson".

From traffic signs to business cards to restaurant menus, words are everywhere. Now, with smart text selection, Google Lens can connect the words you see with the answers and actions you need.# io18pic.twitter.com/NB4Ima4is4

- Google (@ Google)May 8, 2018

◆ Style match
A function "Style match" that suggests similar things was added to Google Lens which can read the contents of the projected image. For example, by turning the camera towards your favorite furniture, you can easily search for another piece of furniture with a similar taste without relying on search input or voice search.

In a few weeks, a new Google Lens feature called style match will help you look up visually similar furniture and clothing, so you can find a look you like.# io18pic.twitter.com/mH4HFFZLwH

- Google (@ Google)May 8, 2018

Style match allows multiple items to be recognized.


Similar shoes ......


Suggest similar clothes ......


In addition, you can purchase things you like online as they are.


◆ Real-time operation
With Google Lens update, real-time operation is now possible. Real time search that gives information one by one just by directing the camera to the subject is realized by improving the performance of the mobile terminal and the performance of the computer "TPU" that supports machine learning on Google's cloud.

And created next week Lens will be available right in the camera app of top partner devices.# io18pic.twitter.com/ym9fnKHVs9

- Google (@ Google)May 8, 2018

New features of Google Lens are compatible terminals sold by 10 companies, LG, Motorola, Xiaomi, Sony, Nokia, Transsion, TCL, OnePlus, BQ, ASUS and will be available from the third week of May 2018 . However, it is unknown when Google Lens's Japanese language support will be available at the time of writing the article.