04.23.07 - 12:17pm
Wonders of wonders - not only do we have “smart” clothing that can control the iPod through the sleeve and fabrics that have whole keyboards integrated in them but now our clothing can also charge the iPod. That is if you can call a bikini clothing.
Andrew Schneider, a New York University student, has invented the delectable piece of clothing that will soak up the rays of the sun with photovoltaic film strips. So while you are getting that perfect tan you can also store 6.5 volts of solar power, more than enough for your little music player or cell phone. (I cringe at the new lines soon to be heard “Hi, I was just wondering if I can get a charge?, Charge me up baby, You look electric!”)
Schneider said, “The specific suit being built is a bikini. I decided to go with a female suit because of the sleeker form. The demographic I can foresee actually becoming interested in such a thing are those who enjoy mobile culture, hanging out, music, and kitsch. A demographic not unlike that to which the Apple corporation seems to preach.”
Category: Athletic Gear, Bling Bling, Chargers, iPod | Tags: andrew_schneider, iPod, smart_clothing, solar-powered-bikini | Be the First to Comment »
12.18.06 - 02:07pm
When iPods first came out all sorts of ipod accessories were born with everything from ipod cases to clothing with iPod integration. Companies are now taking that integration to a whole new level.
“Smart Clothing” as it is being called does more than just have a great pocket to store your iPod in and a way to hide the wires. “Smart clothing” will actually allow you to control your iPod by touching your shirt and these smart textiles are being created to do a lot more than just shuffle for your favorite song. They are also being created to save lives and are expanding the field of clothing into a whole new dimension.
The “smart” textiles are made with fabrics conductive to electricty, or that have plastic optical fibers and other specialty fibers woven into the fabric. These optical and electrical conductive fibers will allow the shirt to wirelessly communicate with other devices, transferring data from the sensors embedded in the shirt. They can respond to touch, measure vital signs and then carry electronic signals to a user or interface.
Category: Bling Bling, Bluetooth, iPod | Tags: bluetooth_audio, iPod, smart_clothing | Be the First to Comment »
