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Re: Research paper on wearable computing

Omar Jenkins <ojenkins@wam.umd.edu> writes:

>No idea, I figure at least five years.  The main problem is the cost and
>weight of displays.  If wearables go they way of audio I/O it'll be
>cheaper but more complex since you won't be able to skip over text files
>and view images or use normal software which is GUI based.

That is important, but even more important is the weight (and perhaps cost)
of batteries that will keep a useful wearable system operational for 24 (48?)
hours without access to mains electricity .... No, I'm not going to have solar
panels fitted to the top surface of my hat.

Andy