Wearable Examples @ CNN
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Wearable computing also has a natural home in the world of gaming. Nintendo's Wii controller already has motion-sensors and it seems it won't be long before more interactive gear, including clothing, become part of a video-game player's wardrobe.
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Intelligent clothing will remain a specialist item for the foreseeable future, but it has a number of different areas of application, including gaming, diaries and as personal assistants, Cliff Randell, Research Fellow at Bristol University told CNN.
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Their Diabetes Management Assistant (DIMA) is a wearable computer system with wireless communication including a glucose meter, digital camera and pedometer.
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Lynette Jones heads a team who are developing a vibrating vest that writes messages on its wearer's back.
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"The main challenge is making security techniques lightweight, but apart from that people shouldn't be overly worried about security issues," said Randell.
All these examples show us that wearable means a new kind of relationship between you and your computer. "Augmented Personality" if you want.
Btw, the Quick Quote Question "Would you like to own a garment that acted as your own personal assistant?" was answered 62% with "yes".
Just read everything here: Future dress code: Very smart� - CNN.com
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