Wearable Computers

Like the word says, wearable computers are computers that are mounted on the body like a type of jewelery or clothing, while letting the user interact with the machine’s operational system. A wearable computer can have the same power as that of a desktop or portable computer with the advantage that they can be carried anywhere. In other words, they are designed for applications where the user is required to be hands-free and enable us to enter and execute commands for further tasks.

Wearable computers can work as a communication tool that sends, receives and stores messages; a recorder of visual and audio information; and/or an orientation device that can tell a person’s or an objects physical position.

Some examples include:

• -EyeTap

• -Head-mounted display

• -Head-up display

• -Personal digital assistant

• -Virtual retinal display

• -Pocket computer

• -Tablet PC

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wearable_computer

http://www.media.mit.edu/wearables/

http://about.eyetap.org/fundamentals/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DNXLAogM7Q