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The New Body Art - Wearable Wireless Devices

Posted by Hemos on from the better-then-henna dept.

Freddie writes: "This article discusses the status of wearable computers; the challenges faced by software and hardware manufacturers in developing effective and widely accepted wearable devices; and the commencement of a new paradigm for how wearable technology can create value for consumers and enterprises."

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  1. Tissue Heating by Renraku · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Could tissue heating via EMI/RFI be a problem with wearable electronics? Since there is only so much radiation the body can take before showing effects at the organ/body level, could wearing electronics (especially electronics with high power intake) possibly break that limit?

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  2. problems by Deanasc · · Score: 3, Insightful
    So you spend thousands more for a wired wardrobe. Then what happens when it gets dirty or goes out of style?

    Also what about when it rains or for people who fall out of boats or into fountains? Will they be electrocuted or at the very least ruin their electroclothes?

    I just met a guy at MIT who will get a Ph.D. in this soon. I didn't have the heart to heckle him in person so I'm glad I get the chance to do it here.

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