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Re: wearables: interfaces, functions...

From: Rick Jones <>
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 12:07:51 -0500 (EST)

For  the little I've used the Twiddler, I've been very
pleased with it's use for me on the whole.  I guess I
just have an average size hand with piano
experience(thanks mom and dad ;-) LOL).  Anyway.. I
definately can tell keyboard vs point and click is
much better for a wearable.  I know this is a higher
learning curve but worth it.

I have some plans for my gui.  I've selected FVWM for
it's configurability (although I imagine scwm may be
better - I'm not that familiar with lisp or scheme).

My gui set up is having the root menu and windowlist
on hot keys and being able to navegate them by hot
keys. The only element(s) on the screen will be the
FVWMButtons for any constant info I want (clock, gps
(mini)map, mp3 dockapp, crusoe performance dockapp,
etc).

I'll be able to use the pages/desktops (still not sure
which will be better) to have a clear screen or hold
my work or put up a "full size" gps map.

At least that's my ideas.. I'm going to make sure I
look into jAugment also.. but I'll start with FVWM for
a quick and dirty setup.

Anyway.. that's my ideas.. it's still in the planning
so any advice.. shared experience etc.. is
appreciated.

..

I know people like being posted about system
development.  Mine is up and running.. And yes my
cy-visor is not getting display data in fb mode (post
that info as soon as I can)

Current to do list:
for system: 
1) remake kernel for crusoe support and USB storage
devices
2) install and configure FVWM (RedHat excluded FVWM in
8.0)

for cy-visor:
1)build supporting "glasses frames"
2)modify for attaching display/optical elements

Ok.. the display won't be covert.. but maybe I can
make something "futuristic" looking to my wearing it
won't seem too odd to LAS VEGAS police watching me
drive..LOL

Rick

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