Google may be making a new contribution to nerd fashion with 'Project Glass,' or eyeglasses that instantly provide users with visual info including messages from friends and map directions.

Google posted the first official information about the project on Wednesday. It wasn't immediately clear whether Google actually intends to sell the glasses, or is just showing off some of its creative tech thinking.

The company says it started the glasses project to help users 'explore and share your world, putting you back in the moment.'

'We're sharing this information now because we want to start a conversation and learn from your valuable input,' say Googlers Babak Parviz, Steve Lee, Sebastian Thrun in a blog post.

The New York Times reported on the project in February.

Google posted a number of photos of people modeling glasses with a solid, white bar over one eye. It also posted video showing someone looking out their window to see an instant readout of time and temperature looming on the digital horizon, and seeing an instant message pop up as they eat their breakfast.

Instant walking routes on maps, video chat, voice notes and a camera may be included in the glasses, Google suggests.

Google has a reputation for looking far afield from its search engine as it develops interesting projects driverless cars, for example, or new ways to tap alternative energy. But the Project Glass initiative comes as CEO Larry Page, who took over roughly a year ago, has sought to narrow the company's overall focus around a few core initiatives including search, mobile and social networking.