Joseph-Marie Jacquard was an early pioneer of digital technology. If you will, it was in early 19th century that first programmable machines of history were developed via punch-card-controlled looms. Last week, Google, toger with a well-known jeans manufacturer, placed a dubious monument on him. The so-called Project Jacquard, a denim jacket with which you can control your own smartphone. It is equipped with usual technology trinity: battery, processor and wireless module. In addition, thin metal threads are interwoven in your fabric, which register as sensors touching hand or single finger. A touchscreen on shirt sleeves so-but is that way to use subtilerem technology or just a marketing gag?
The technology magazines, which are always easily enthusiastic, are already talking about “jacket of Future”, and re are also models from junk chambers of Hollywood: it abounds with wrist computers and communication amulets or connected to matrix Headbands. This looks great in movies, but props don’t have to worry about usability eir. Experience shows that things get complicated when a new user interface is moved in.
“Seamless handling of technology”
Neverless, even in real world, devices are moving ever closer to our bodies and our lives. The smart jacket is only last escalation stage. It started with Google’s failed glass glasses, big in coming are also smart in-ear headphones that have long since been able to transmit much more than just music. They also serve as simultaneous translators and pass on whispers of digital assistants to ir carriers. Project Jacquard is a development of Google’s advanced technology and Projects Division, which is a high-tech special Unit within high-tech group. Even if inventions are usually not suitable for everyday use. Project Jacquard is first product that has ever made it to market.
According to will of project manager Ivan Poupyrev, jacket is only a first step towards a-respect wit! -“More seamless handling of technology”. You wanted to know wher it is possible to produce conductive threads on an industrial scale and already speak with many or textile manufacturers. New application possibilities? Sofa Pillow with link to home network, clamping sheet with Netflix access, lingerie with Tinder connection. Monsieur Jacquard would certainly be proud.
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The only question is what to control with jacket. Their range of functions is currently quite limited: carrier can accept calls by interacting with his or her sleeve, or Music app continues to click on a song, such things. They are very well suited for bike commuters on ir way to work, letting companies know. Spotify on bike? An amazingly ungentle grounding for jacket of future. Anor big “but” is not so much in weight: You can only wash jacket about ten times-n high-tech yarn is ruined.
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