“ WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY ”

PRESENTED BYPOOJA CHAWAN

(3AE11CS038)

UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF

Prof. ARUNKUMAR TADKAL

INTRODUCTIONThe terms “wearable technology”,

“wearable devices”, and “wearable” all refer to electronic technologies or computers that are incorporated into items of clothing and accessories which can comfortably be worn on the body.

CONTD....

• Wearable Device performs same task as similar to mobile phones & laptop computers. Wearable technology could be anything from a small wrist mounted system to a bulky head mounted display as shown below:

• A typical wearable device will have a motherboard worn inside a fashion garment, connecting all the components of the system.

• The components will be placed at different parts of the body as per the user convenience.

• User input to the device is either mostly voice driven

or sensed from gestures or body motion.

• The display and audio output generated by the device will be relevant to the context and environment.

How does a Wearable Technology look?

FEATURESConsistency :

There is always a constant interaction between the device and the user and hence there is no need to turn the device on or off.

Multi-Tasking : Wearable device provides computational support even

when the user’s hands, voice, eyes, or attention is actively engaged with the physical environment.

Mobility : Wearable devices must go where the wearer goes. They are

always on and their wearer can access them anytime.

CHARACTERISTICS Unrestrictive

When using it you can do other things.  Observable

It can keep your attention continuously if you want it to

Controllable

It is a responsive system. You can grab control of it at any time you want

Contd.…Communicative

It can be used as a communications medium when you want it to.

Attentive

Wearable device is environmentally aware, multimodal, and multisensory

Un monopolizing Wearable device does not cut you off from the

outside world. 

 

TECHNOLOGIES

PEBBLEGOOGLE GLASSFITBIT TRACKERFINSIGN LANGUAGE RINGS

1.PEBBLE

•Pebble (Smart watch) with features as memory storage, Bluetooth, vibrating motor ,ambient light sensors.

•These extend its use beyond just displaying time into many roles like activity tracking, gaming ,map display and more.

•When connected via Bluetooth , it vibrates and displays text messages, emails, incoming calls .

2.google GlassGoogle glass is a wearable

device with an optical head-mounted display(OHMD).

It consists of Touchpad, camera and Display.

Wearer communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.

Uses Google applications ,also sharing to social n/w ,photo manipulation ,facial recognition etc.,

3.Fitbit TrackerThe Tracker measures steps taken, and combines it with

user data to calculate distance walked, calories burned , floors climbed and activity duration and intensity.

It uses an OLED display to display and information such as the battery level.

A wireless base station is included to receive data from the Tracker and When connected to a computer the base station will upload data to the Fitbit website, where a number of features are available: seeing an overview of physical activity.

4.FinFin, is a device which can be wore on thumb and act as

a centralized remote to control devices like smartphone , laptop, automobile or home automation system.

Fin creates Bluetooth connection with these devices and can support three devices at a time.

•It makes your palm as a virtual keypad where you can use your thumb to give various commands to any of the three devices connected to that ring.

5.Sign Language Rings-tracks signing & translates

-bracelet storage

• Military Field

Application AREA

Army's Land Warrior

A. Eye piece display Friendly Positions Maps Mission data.

B&C. Mic and Earphones.

D. Input device that acts as a mouse.

E. Laser range finder to send

data about targets to others

F. Thermal Sight for night vision

G. Video Camera Send Pictures and clips Shoot around corners.

Medical Field

- Health monitoring - Data can be viewed in real time via wireless link

• Face Recognition

Working in conjunction with an appropriate face-finding software, face recognition system can be adapted for use in wearable computing

ADVANTAGESPortability.Hands-free use.Comfortable.Always on for the task it is designed.Quick to access.

LIMITATIONSEquipment can be heavy.Expensive.Some Wearable Device can consist of a lot of

wiring.Can cause irritation in heat.Side-Effects such as Headaches.It may become easier to get data on an

individual if the item is lost / stolen.

CONCLUSION

Wearable technology will provide safety, efficiency and

comfort for users. It is true extension of mind and body.

Enhances the quality of life of the user at work place and

in all parts of daily life. Whatever area it is applied to, it

will improve the quality of life and make day-to-day life

less complicated.