WEARABLE

COMPUTERS

PRESENTED BY:
MOHAMMAD DANISH

Discussion outline:

Introduction to wearable computers

Aim of wearable computing
History of wearable computers
Wearable computing implementation
Pros & cons
Future of wearable computers
Conclusion

Introduction to Wearable
Computer

A small portable computer that is designed to be worn on

the body during use.

In this, wearable computers differ from PDAs (personal

digital assistant), which are designed for hand-held use.

Wearable computers are usually either integrated into the

user's clothing or can be attached to the body through
some other means, like a wristband.

They may also be integrated into everyday objects that

are constantly worn on the body, like a wrist watch or a
hands-free cell phone.

Wearable Technology is a portable computer

that is included into the space of a user, this
can be worn anywhere around the body and
can be hands free use.

Particularly it is a device that is always with

the user, the user is able to enter
commands and execute a set of entered
commands while the user is walking around
or doing any other activity.

AIM OF WEARABLE COMPUTERS

To develop new interfaces that modify noncomputer activities.

Without interfering with the users everyday

tasks.

The design of wearable computers is still a

topic of research & a variety of user interfaces
are being proposed.

Wearable computing,
maybe

Wearable computing, today

History of wearable
computers

Wearable Computers were first introduced in

the 1500's with the pocket watch.

In 1967, Hubert Upton developed a

technology which allowed the person wearing
the glasses to lip read, this was using the LED
device.

Even in the 1980's and the 1990's wearable

computers were being created.

EVOLUTION OF
Wearable Computers

HOW IT WORKS

Some wearable computers use keyers (key

switches mounted to a grip, rather than to a board,
as with a keyboard) and trackballs as input device.

Many try to use more intangible means of input like

gesture, speech recognition or context awareness.

The output may be presented through displays,

lights, sound or even haptic interfaces(touch screen).

Some mediated reality (ability to modified reality)

systems can also be considered wearable computers.

Wearable computing implementation

Overall System Block Diagram :
Display Device

Input Device

Com port

Main Unit

Parallel port

Low Power Indicator

Network card

Frame grabber

Video Camera

VGA out
Wireless
Wireless
Network
Network

Back plane

Power Supply

>>Wearable Computer Implementation>>Input

Device

speech recognizer

keyboard alternative including chording keyboards (few keys

keyboards)and special purpose keyboards

mouse alternatives including trackballs, joysticks

tab alternatives including buttons, dial

eye trackers

head trackers

pen

gesturing

bar code reader

video capture devices, microphones, GPS locators

other exotic devices such as skin sensors

>>Wearable Computer Implementation>>Input

Device

Wireless Finger Ring

Wireless Link

Wearable Computer Implementation>>Input

Device
Wireless finger Ring>>Wireless Link

>>Wearable Computer Implementation>>Output

Device

head mounted displays (HMDs)

flat panels, text to speech
tactile output
non speech auditory output
paper and olfactory output (scent)

Application in military field

W.C. in the MEDICAL FIELD

Performance
5 categories of performers:

1) Entertainers

2) Animators

3) Provocateurs

4) Communicators

5) Performance Artists

Examples:
Water turned into fire

Simple objects become dangerous

Mime(multipurpose internet mail extension) wearing small
wearable computer in pack pack
Flat panel display is connected for audience to use

Pros n cons
The advantages of Wearable Computers are:- Enhanced Communication
- Able to use wearable computers to complete daily tasks such
as a computer which tracks the movements and habits of a person.
- Flexibility
- Freedom
- Work from anywhere
- Convenience
The disadvantages of Wearable
Computers:- Equipment can be heavy, Expensive
-

Some Wearable Computers can consist of a lot of wiring

Can cause irritation in heat, Side-Effects such as Headaches
Can be used to gain an unfair advantage over others
It may become easier to get data on an individual if the item is
lost/stolen

Future of wearable computers

Wearable Computers would dominate in the near future.
Years ago you would not have thought that you could do
somethings that you can do today as computers are
getting smaller and more powerful they can be
integrated into virtually anything.
Now you can class your mobile phone as a mobile
computer as that can be used take photos, surf internet,
and many other things.
We believe that all electronic devices will be able to
communicate with each other. and recognize who you
are similar to minority report where eyes are scanned to
welcome a person instead of scanning your eyes it will
be scanning any electronic devices that you may be
carrying, this would bring in to the picture security .

Conclusion:
The use of mobile and wearable computers
as actual tools on the construction site
will
enable interaction with smart infrastructure
systems in the future. But to reach this
goal,
we face some challenges that have to be
solved.

THANKING
YOU

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