"Intimate Electronics
Wearable Computers, Electronic Textiles, and Reactive Fashion
By Joanna Berzowska"
Joanna does a great overview on electronic textiles, augmented reality, and wearable computing as they pertain to the idea of Intimate Electronics. Joanna Berzowska is part of EXTRA-SOFT, a design studio developing around the body.
Check out their site at http://www.xslabs.net/intro.html
A short circuit can overload the input and cause all kinds of issues. But National Semiconductor is working to improve reliability with a IC Power Regulator. This article from 1977 talks about different methods and shows a circuit to help regulate power.
"The technology of touch is moving into the mobile arena. Get ready for some good vibrations."
I am happy to see that one of the most important senses AND one of my favorite senses (touch) is making headlines in the mainstream..
- Alison
Link to Article
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