Networking Garments
According to industry experts and cell-phone manufacturers NFC (Near Field Communication) will become a standard function in the near future for short range wireless communication between portable devices. NFC works on high frequency like Bluetooth but over a shorter range, [...]
Data logging Shirt
Sport enthusiasts know that sooner or later discover that parts or their body can not cope with their enthusiasm, leading to dislodged joints and painfully strained extremities. Fortunately, wearable electronic and the inventive mind of Marcus Moche, Alexandra Morgan and [...]
Wearable Posture Monitoring
One of the most ‘sensible’ wearable electronic concepts I have seen is the Wearable Posture Monitoring vest from Lucy Dunne. Spending every day a lot of the time behind the desk and hammering around the keyboard like many others are [...]
Touch screen compatible gloves
An interesting product that does not use e-Textiles or any of the wearable electronic technologies we usually write about but related to the way clothing – in this case gloves – need to adapt to be able to interact with [...]
One more thing: Smart Garments
Apple Inc‘s patent application “Smart Garment” released on Sept. 11, 2008 strongly indicates it’s interested into the development of wearable electronic / smart clothing. Apple’s popular iPod range has actually helped to kick start the wearable electronic business by providing [...]
