Friday, May 16, 2008

Social Dimensions of Wearable Computers

Dragon technology, speaking to a computer; New Zealanders tend to mumble words compared to other English speaking countries. Having background music may distort readings.

Computers that will read hand movements or body movements; readings will be distorted as something unpredicted enters the area; A Child is playing in the background.

Jackets with iPods in them, but what do you do when it becomes too hot to wear the jacket; no iPod?

Watches should be adaptable to do what we do, along with other such gadgets. Watches should withstand more, not be precious commodities.

Wearable computers as a means of control.

  • Monitoring, Imbedded chips,
  • Cameras Tracking devices
  • Behavioural Monitoring devices, such as for use in prisons

Privacy issues

  • Big Brother
Steve Mann is a leading inventor of the wearable computers

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