An Insight to the World of Wearable Computing
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The document provides a comprehensive overview of wearable computing, including its history, recent trends, advantages, and disadvantages. It traces the evolution from early wearable devices like pocket watches to modern innovations such as Google Glass and the Apple Watch. The conclusion emphasizes the significant impact wearables may have in various sectors in the coming years.
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Micro, 21(4), July 2001, pp. 54-67.
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"FreeGlass for developers, 'haccessibility', and Digital Eye Glass +
Lifeglogging Research in a (Sur/Sous) Veillance Society",
Proceedings of the IEEE I Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, pp51-
56.
• [3]“Through the Glass, Lightly”, IEEE Technology and Society , Vol.
31, No. 3, Fall 2012, pp. 10-14.
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An Insight to the World of Wearable Computing
- 1. An Insight to the World of Wearable Computing FAIZAL T.H
- 2. OVERVIEW • INTRODUCTION • HISTORY OF WEARABLE COMPUTERS • LATEST TRENDS OF WEARABLE COMPUTING • ADVANTAGES OF WEARABLE COMPUTING • DISADVANTAGES OF WEARABLE COMPUTING • CONCLUSION • REFERENCES An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 2
- 3. INTRODUCTION • Wearable Computing is a study or practice of inventing, designing, building, or using miniature body borne computational and sensory devices. • Technology is getting smaller, faster, cheaper and more powerful. • Consistency :-Constant interaction between the computer and user. • Ability to multitask as a communication, recorder and a reference device. An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 3
- 4. HISTORY • Wearable Computers were first introduced in the 1500's with the pocket watch. • 1868: First wristwatch made by swiss watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe. An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 4
- 5. Contd.. • 1966 : Edward Thorp’s invention of the first wearable computer. • 1967 : Hubert Upton invents analogue wearable computer with eyeglass-mounted display to aid lip reading. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 5
- 6. Contd.. • 1979 : HP [Hewlett-Packard] releases the HP-01 algebraic calculator watch. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 6
- 7. Contd.. • 1979 : Sony introduces the Walkman. • 1981 : Steve Mann design backpack mounted computer to control photographic equipment. An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 7
- 8. Contd.. • 1994 : Wearable wireless webcam by Steve Mann. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 8
- 9. Contd.. • 2000 : First Bluetooth headset. • 2010 : Sony launched android compatible wrist watch. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 9
- 10. Contd.. • 2013: Google Glass from Google. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 10
- 11. Steve Mann : Father of Wearable Computing Evolution of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11
- 12. • Generation 1 glasses : camera beside eye. • Generation 2 glasses : eye as both camera and display. • Generation 3 glasses : focus point similar to human eye. • Generation 4 glasses : infinite depth of focus. Google Glass : generation 1 glass. Long term neurological issues, eye strain, dizzleness, vertigo, flash back effects. Digital Eye Glass : generation 4 glass. no eyestrain, 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 12
- 13. LATEST TRENDS • Apple’s first wearable device : Apple Watch 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 13
- 14. • Brekford Launches Body-Worn Evidence Video System. An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 14
- 15. • UP24 by Jawbone™ Track Activity, Manage Weight, and Sleep Better. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 15
- 16. • Ralph Lauren Polo Tech shirt sends heartbeat, respiration, stress levels and other data to tablets and smartphones. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 16
- 17. • Sensoria Fitness Socks : tracks steps made, speed, distance, calories burnt, beyond that it tracks cadence, foot landing technique and weight distribution on the foot. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 17
- 18. • Dabur launched Mosquito Repellant wristbands. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 18
- 19. • Oculus Rift is a total immersion goggle platform that enables users to step into virtual reality games. An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 19
- 20. • Meta space glasses : most advanced augmented reality glasses with 360’ head tracking. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 20
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- 23. ADVANTAGES • Better and enhanced communication. • Facilitates the needs of a wearer more efficiently. • Recognize a person in a highly alert area. • Unlikely to be dropped or lost. • Make tasks done more comfortably. • Flexible in use. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 23
- 24. DISADVANTAGES • Higher cost. • Health related side affects – Headaches, Bodyache. • Irritation to users – heat dissipation. • It can be easily tracked. • wearables could be heavy. • Privacy issues. • It may become easier to get data about an individual if the item is lost /stolen. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 24
- 25. CONCLUSION • Wearable Computing : Invented by steve mann in the 1970s. • Wearables could have a major impact on our everyday lives over the next decade. • More and more companies getting in the wearable tech. • Smart wearables have extensive use in healthcare, military, fashion, banking and much more. • More than 17 million wearable devices will ship in 2014 • Largest technological advancement of the century. 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 25
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- 27. REFERENCES • [1] Starner, T., “The Challenges of Wearable Computing“, IEEE Micro, 21(4), July 2001, pp. 54-67. • [2] Steve Mann, Mir Adnan Ali, Raymond Lo, Han Wu (2013). "FreeGlass for developers, 'haccessibility', and Digital Eye Glass + Lifeglogging Research in a (Sur/Sous) Veillance Society", Proceedings of the IEEE I Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, pp51- 56. • [3]“Through the Glass, Lightly”, IEEE Technology and Society , Vol. 31, No. 3, Fall 2012, pp. 10-14. • [4]http://wearcam.org/glass.pdf • [5]http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~palsetia/cit595s07/projects07/Weara bleComputing.pdf An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 11/8/2014 27
- 28. THANK YOU..!! Any Questions..?? 11/8/2014 An Insight to the world of Wearable Computing 28