Can wearables be wireable?

C. Baber*

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Abstract

In this paper, the pros and cons of wiring components in a wearable system (over and above considerations of data transmission and power distribution) are considered. Three aspects of wearable computers will be explored in terms of the impact of, and need for, wiring: (i.) the relationship of the wearable computer to the wearer, particularly in of posture nd movement; (ii.) the manner in which a person would interact with the wearable. It will be argued that this interaction is as much to do with the person's interaction with the world around them as it is to do with the computer; (iii.) the manner in which a distributed set of components (both on and off the body) can be mounted on the person. Throughout the discussion, the paper will consider the potential impact of wired and wireless connectivity on the person wearing the device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Seminar on Antennas and Propagation for Body-Centric Wireless Communications
Pages13-18
Number of pages6
Edition11803
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007
EventIET Seminar on Antennas and Propagation for Body-Centric Wireless Communications - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 24 Apr 200724 Apr 2007

Publication series

NameIET Seminar Digest
Number11803
Volume2007

Conference

ConferenceIET Seminar on Antennas and Propagation for Body-Centric Wireless Communications
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period24/04/0724/04/07

Keywords

  • Human Factors
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Pervasive Computing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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