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Book
Recommendation:
NEW
NOMADS, an exploration of Wearable Electronics
Stefano
Marzano, Josephine Green, C. Van Heerden, J. Mama
The
recently published New Nomads illustrates the
research that Philips Design, together with Philips
Research, has carried out on wearable electronics.
The
book illustrates the outcome of collaboration
between the fashion and electronics industry using
conductive fabrics developed by Philips design.
http://www.design.philips.com/smartconnections/newnomads/index.html
New
Nomads is available for purchase from 010 Publishing
via: http://www.010publishers.nl
Feels
Good, from New Nomads
Advanced
weaving of conductive threads combines tradition
and technology for the enhances well-being and
comfort of the user. The cream kimono has a conductive
embroidered spine at the back, which is able to
disperse an electrostatic charge via the fibres
on the inside. This creates a tingling sensation
that relaxes the wearer. Inside the pocket there
is a remote device with a number of different
settings for the various levels of relaxation.
Biometric sensors monitor the degree of relaxation
and adjust the level of
ICD+
Wearable Electronic garment
ICD+
is the first wearable electronic garment that
was ever put on the market for consumers. Co-developed
and designed by Philips Design, Philips Research
and Levi's, the range of jackets contains entertainment
(music) and communication (mobile phone) functions,
seamlessly integrated in the garments. All hands
free and voice activated.
No
kidding!, from New Nomads
These
garments uses mobile phone and camera technology
to help parents pin point their kids' position,
but also fabric antennas, radio tagging and miniature
remote cameras to allow children to play exciting
games outdoors. Physical characters with identity
chips can be attached to the respective garments.
The child sees the character that represents another
child on his screen and as children move around
their characters also move on the screens, allowing
them to create their own stories or hide and seek
situations.
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