Wearable Technology Design

Arthi Rajaraman ( A0120031L)

Madhumita B. (A0120037Y)

Mayank Tewari (A0120040L)

Nelson Don (A0120025E)

Achyutuni Sri Krishna Rao (A0119971W)

Scope

1. Introduction

2. Evolution

3. Industry Landscape by domain

4. Product Landscape by design

5. Architecture

6. In-Depth Analysis by DESIGN

7. Customer Landscape &Gaps

8. What next ?

Introduction

The Device is considered Wearable if it : - Can be Worn for extended period of Time - Provides User Inputs , enabling User Control - Enhances of User experience

A Wearable Device typically has:

Sensors Display

Computer Architecture

Attributes of Wearable Technology

Hands-Free

Always On

Aware

Connected

Subtle

Immersive Ecosystem

Voice and Gesture Low Power; Instant Wake;

Background Sensing

GPS, Camera,

Accelerometer

microphone,etc

WiFi, Bluetooth, IR,

NFC, 3F/4G

Less Distraction when

receiving alerts/

reminders/ messages

3rd party apps and

API Partners

•Design •Technology

•Function

Evolution

1200 1600

1762 1907

1977 1978

1994 2009

2010 2012

2014

Eye Glasses

Abacus Ring

Pocket Watch

Wrist Watch

Calculator Watch

Computer Shoe

Head mounted Camera

Bluetooth Earrings

Wrist Activity Trackers

Google Glass

Smart Watch

http://graphs.net/rapid-growth-of-wearable-technology.html

Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2013 (Gartner)

Architectural Variations

http://images.anandtech.com/doci/8810/arm%20wearable%20types.JPG

• Similar Computing Architecture across Devices • Same Connectivity Architecture across Devices (To Smartphone & PCs)

Industry Landscape By Domain Focus

http://vandrico.com/wearables

Percentage Market Share by Domain

Product Landscape by Design

Across Categories

Total Device Count : 328

Pricing & Market Size

$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

Current Pricing ($USD) by Design

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g (

$USD

)

http://vandrico.com/wearables/insights

High Cost: Head & Legs

Low Cost : Arm

Medium Cost: Body High Growth: Healthcare, Sports Activity, Smart Watch

Low Growth : Clothing; 3D Motion; Camera & Glasses

Company Landscape by Products

Applications based on Domain

Health Activity (42 %) Lifestyle(53%) Security & Safety(5%)

DESIGN FOCUS Wrist Wrist & Head Head & Body

APPLICATIONS

Health & Wellness

Sports Tracking

Navigation

Fitness Tracking

Entertainment Gaming

Social Media

Personal Ass.

Designer

Military

Security

Safety

CAPABILITIES

Early Diagnosis

Rehabilitation

Localized Treatment

Workout Ass.

Active Feedback

Location Tracking

Shared Group Experience

Live Feed Sharing

Visual Interactivity

Task Mgmt.

Immersive engagements

Precision Aiming

360 Degree Awareness

Psych Control

Biometric Weaponry

Advanced Communication

PRODUCTS

Fitbit, Jawbone,

GloFaster Jacket, T Wear

Jacket, Legsys

Google Glass, Oculus,

SmartWatch, Skully

Sigmo, Fin

Aviation Warrior,

FIDO,

Raytheon

Applications based on Domain

Applications based on Body Location

HEAD

Eye Head

Ear

Google

Glass

Catapult

Optima SMI eye

Evana Eye

IMEC

EEG

Melon

Band

EPOC

HC1

Dash

Free Wavz Luma Aquapulse

Head – Data Display

Images – Google Glass EEG – Epoc Neuroheadset

Bone Conduction Audio - Dash Head Injury monitor - Fitguard

Applications – Head Wearables

Pilots- Head Display

Active Screen Nav

Personalized Advertising

Active Facial – Recognition

NEC Japan

Air Hostess

Virgin Atlantic

Patrolling Police Officers

Dubai

Applications – Eye Wearable

Smart Contact Lens: Glucose Levels

Commonwealth Games (2014)

360 degree view

London Fashion Show

Front Row Experience

Eye - Occulus

OCCULUS

Eye – Components and Cost Google Glass

https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAUQjhw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.wsj.com%2Fnumbers%2Fhow-much-of-google-glasss-1500-

price-tag-is-hardware-costs-1365%2F&ei=sSwqVYXtMIuPuASxoIGADg&bvm=bv.90491159,d.c2E&psig=AFQjCNGEAI0MWobhRx32kAzrhoRAQMm-rw&ust=1428913376032450

Ear – Components and Features Freewavz

Head – Components and Features Reebok CheckLight

Device

Micro

Controller

Flexible Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Gyroscope and

Accelerometer

Head Cloth

Head- Features & Performance Metrics

Head – Data Collection Head Devices % : 21.34 %; (Total Devices Considered : 328)

(Head : 91.43 %, Ear : 7.14 %, Eyes : 1.43 %)

Eye – Cost Analysis

ARM

Fingers Wrist

Arm

Smarty

Ring

Nod

Thumb

Track

Fin Thumbring

Huawei

Watch Apple

Watch

Fitbit

Surge

Fitbit

Charge

Shot Tracker Metria IH1

Arm – Data Display

Daily Activity Track – Fitbit Flex Heart Rate Monitor– Jawbone UP3

GPS Tracking– Fitbit Surge Body Posture – Lumo

Arm – Applications

Apple CEO Tim Cook says

“Apple Watch is very Personal and Intimate”

Whistle Fitbit Surge

Wrist – Components Fitbit

Main Components

Vibrator

Texas Instruments CC2540F128 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy

Battery Integrated with Mother Board

Sensing Device

Motherboard

Finger – Components and Features Fin

Arm- Features and Performance Metrics

Arm – Data Collection Arm Devices % : 48.48 %; (Total Devices Considered : 328)

(Wrist: 85.53 %, Fingers: 6.29 %, Arm: 5.03 %, Hand: 3.14 %)

Wrist – Cost Break-Up and Features Jawbone UP

BODY

Torso Neck

Chest

Glofaster R

Jacket

Lumo Lift

Whistle

Mon Baby

Amulyte

Waist

Shoulder

HXM Smart

Game Golf

Lumo Back

Bioharness 3

Body- Data Display

LED Patterns : Glofaster Haptic Response : T. Jacket Centre of Mass : Balansens Network

Voice Translation :

Sigmo

Applications – Body Wearable

Beauty

Pageants

Gymnastics

Body Builders Athletes

Applications – Body Wearable

Wearable PC

Sensible Baby Check

Detect Contractions

Smart Fabric Bellyband

Applications – Fashion

Jewellery

Clothing

Shoulder – Components Lumo Lift

Functions

-Posture Alert

-Body Metabolism Tracking

Chest – Heart Tracker HXM – Smart (Zephyr)

Features/Functions

-Heart Pulse Rate

-Long Transmission Range (~10m)

-Water Resistant (1m)

-Multiple OS Integration Capability

-Accurate for Diagnostics

Neck – Components and Features Amulyte

Torso – Components and Features Athos

Features of ATHOS

Features of CORE

ATHOS

CORE in Athos

Waist – Components and Features Lumo

Functions

-Sitting Posture Alert

-Standing Posture Alert

Body- Features and Performance Metrics

Body- Data Collection Body Devices % : 22.26 %; (Total Devices Considered : 328)

(Torso: 28.77 %, Shoulders: 4.11 %, Body(Anywhere): 23.29 %, Waist: 10.96 %, Neck:17.81 %, Chest:15.07 %)

LEG

Feet Thigh

Leg

Lechal

Shoe

Geopalz

Ibitz

3L Labs

Footlogger

Xybermind

Achillex

Athos

LegSys BSX Insight

Leo

Dorsavi

Feet- Data Display (Pressure Pattern Visualization : Heat Maps)

Foot Pressure– Motion OpenGo Science Visually Impaired Vibrate– Lechal

Gait Analysis– Legsys

Movements– Heapsylon Sensoria Socks

Feet- Applications

Number of Steps

Smart Shoe

Paralympics

Soccer Shoes

Pressure Points

Smart Socks

Feet – Components and Features 3L Footlogger

Thighs– Components and Features Leo

Functions

-Bio Monitoring

-Actionable Recommendations

(using Vibrations)

-Physiological Tracking

Feet- Features and Performance Metrics

Feet- Data Collection Leg Devices % : 7.93 %; (Total Devices Considered : 328)

(Legs: 34.62 %, Feet: 34.62 %, Ankle: 19.23 %, Thighs: 11.54 %)

Customer Landscape

Customer Landscape Industry Design Focus (Recap)

Customer Needs

Do Customers want Wearables

to TOUCH their body?

Picking Up

Infancy

Maturity

Current Customer Spending (Device Units)

FAQ’s of Customers

1.

Cost

2.

Accuracy

3.

Insights

4. Ecosystem

5.

Durability

Top Customer Questions Cost Concerns

• Arm Devices : < 140 USD , Thus Popular ~ > 50 % Device penetration; 89 % of Wearable Sales

•Leg Devices : > 700 USD, Less Affordable : < 5 % Device Penetration,

< 2 % of Wearable Sales

What Next

–Clippings & Nano Implants!

Reduced Size, Increased Durability ,Increased Accuracy

Capability Augmentation

Drivers & Trends in Tech

will make Wearable Tech pretty cheap

Wearable Device personalized for

every human

General Purpose

Wearables

catering to every

aspect of human

needs!

Design Function Cost Personalization

Fitbit Zip Xiaomi Band Tracking Point Cuff

Current Research Areas

Acute illness Detection

Time to take Pills

Edible micro-battery, that could power Digestible

medical devices

Authentication and Security of Wearable Devices

Internet of Wearable Technology with External Sensors

and Devices (IOT)

Body Embedded Wearable Technology

Environment Responding Garments

Diminish Smart Phones and Computer dependency

Emotion Responding Wearable Products

Easy Devices for Physically Challenged