www.bbc.co.uk Sony has filed a patent application for SmartWig, as firms jostle for the lead in the wearable technology sector. The SmartWig can be worn over natural hair, and will be able to process data and communicate wirelessly with other external devices. The wig could be made from horse hair, human hair, wool, feathers, yak hair, buffalo hair or any kind of synthetic material. The technically intelligent device has the potential to become a trend and a fashion statement.
The communication interface and sensors placed in the wig are at least partly covered by parts of the wig in order to be hidden from sight during use. This significantly increases user comfort and improves the handling of the wearable computing device.
The communication interface and sensors placed in the wig are at least partly covered by parts of the wig in order to be hidden from sight during use. This significantly increases user comfort and improves the handling of the wearable computing device.
readwrite.com According to the filing, the SmartWig can help navigate roads, collect information such as blood pressure, and help blind people navigate roads. A small video camera or a sensor on the wig could help to provide the position and the location of the wearer.
Google with its smartwatch Google Glass and Samsung with GALAXY Gear are among other firms that have launched wearable gadgets, which are predicted to be one of the big areas of growth over the next two years. Both Wearable Devices to Enhance the Freedom of Mobile Communications.
Google with its smartwatch Google Glass and Samsung with GALAXY Gear are among other firms that have launched wearable gadgets, which are predicted to be one of the big areas of growth over the next two years. Both Wearable Devices to Enhance the Freedom of Mobile Communications.
www.cultofandroid.com Android device developers around the world are planning to incorporate new Android KitKat technology into wearable devices and seize their share of this lucrative new market. Market researchers predict the global wearable device market will hit 125 million units sold by the year 2017. Smart watches, smart glasses, and fitness bands will be the biggest sellers in wearable computing over the next five years. Brace yourself for the coming wave of smart watches and headwear.
Samsung From a wristband that replaces passwords to a device that helps you read on the treadmill, these wearable tech gadgets break new ground.
I've written a first draft of a novel set in 2027, in which I predicted what society would be using in 15 years. But technology is progressing so fast. Whatever I come up with is already hovering on the sidelines.
Who could afford these devices? Once again, new technology separates the haves from the have nots.
I've written a first draft of a novel set in 2027, in which I predicted what society would be using in 15 years. But technology is progressing so fast. Whatever I come up with is already hovering on the sidelines.
Who could afford these devices? Once again, new technology separates the haves from the have nots.
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