Proposition of a modular I2C-based wearable architecture

In this paper we propose a novel wearable architecture based on the popular and proven I2C protocol. Our goal is to develop a modular approach towards wearable computing in a sense that users simply attach specific modules to their garments depending on their requested functionalities. The I2C bus i...

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Main Authors: Righetti, Xavier, Thalmann, Daniel
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical monitoring
Computer architecture
Connectors
Fabrics
Global Positioning System
Hardware
Magnets
Protocols
Wearable computers
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Summary:In this paper we propose a novel wearable architecture based on the popular and proven I2C protocol. Our goal is to develop a modular approach towards wearable computing in a sense that users simply attach specific modules to their garments depending on their requested functionalities. The I2C bus is embedded in the clothes and magnets are used as connectors to physically attach the modules and connect them at the same time to the bus. This usable principle makes the clothes versatile as they can be entirely personalized in terms of functionality.
ISSN:2158-8473
2158-8481
DOI:10.1109/MELCON.2010.5475965