Essays about: "wearable computing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the words wearable computing.

1. 11. Re-entering Hertzian Space through Affective Wearables

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

   Author : Sonja Rattay; [2015]
   Keywords : Wearables; Hertzian Space;

   Abstract : This thesis analyses the domain of wearables and its current developments, and the notion of Hertzian Space, under the consideration of the emerging areas of the internet of things and ubiquitous computing. It introduces wearables as an opening into Hertzian Space and presents a possible approach to how a wearable could be designed to function as a touchpoint between human body and Hertzian Space. READ MORE

3. 12. Wearable and mobile computing support for field service engineers

   University essay from Avdelningen för elektronikkonstruktion

   Author : Anil Puchchkayala; [2014]
   Keywords : automated safety suit; wearable technologies; mobile computing; human safety; confined areas.;

   Abstract : Due to the rapid development in electronics and radio communication systems, modern technologies are implemented to improve the safety and security of workplaces in order to save field service engineers lives and their health. In this thesis, an automated safety suit was implemented with integrated sensors for monitoring the safety of field service engineers. READ MORE

4. 13. Unobtrusive interaction design in extreme sports : What aspects are important to consider when designing an unobtrusive interaction for wearable devices in extreme sports?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Daniel Redondo Ruiz; [2014]
   Keywords : interaction design; unobtrusive interaction; discrete interaction; wearable devices; design-oriented research; graphical user interface; user experience; extreme sports;

   Abstract : This paper is a study of the aspects that are important to consider when designing an unobtrusive interaction for wearable devices in the area of extreme sports. The work is based on an analytical study of seemly-unrelated areas with the common facet that they all call for an unobtrusive interaction in their devices. READ MORE

5. 14. Communicating beyond the word - designing a wearable computing device for Generation Z

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för designvetenskaper; Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

   Author : Sofia Mattsson; Caroline Alvtegen; [2014]
   Keywords : Wearable Computing; implicit Human-Computer Interaction; Participatory Design; Communication behaviors; Generation Z; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Humans have always communicated with each other. When the smartphone technology was launched on the market, it revolutionized the way people communicate. This smartphone technology is constantly evolving and during 2014 wearable computing seems to be in the focal point at most smartphone technology conferences. READ MORE

6. 15. An Investigation of RF Pollution Caused by IEEE 802.15.4 Body Area Networks

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

   Author : John Ako Enohnyaket; [2013]
   Keywords : RF Interference; IEEE 802.15.4; Body Area Networks;

   Abstract : Advancement in wireless communication technologies such as wearable sensors together with recent developments in embedded computing area is enabling the design, development and implementation of body area networks. These network developments mainly use the IEEE 802.15.4 which is aimed at low power, short range communications. READ MORE