Alexander H�lzel wrote:
I have tested some wearable computers for our projects most are not designed to be worn and people are getting into patent positions to prevent competition and growth. Many companies are sue happy if you disparage their products, so I will not name names. I will only say that the technology is there if people were to be serious about making the technology rather than hyping themselves at trade shows.Hi all,
I am watching oqo and other developments for more than 18 month now. Nice. But nothing new. No-one has ever seen a concrete peace of hardware. I suppose developers are still seeking founding to set up production line for this industry study item.
Wearable computer (WC) is also not more than a design study. The only purpose is to make any announcement which might positively influence on stock quotes of the involved companies (infineon e.a.). They try to use the "first mover" advantage. Presumably there already are taking place heavy patenting activties in this area. May be industry will get blocked totally in these activities, so we will not see WC within the next 20 years. BTW: Who would like to wear a thick jacket, weighing several pounds inside the hospital ? BTW2: To my opinion wearable computing is total fake: It is so easy to attach some press-buttons to a piece of tissue.
What is really "state-of-the-art" is to be seen and studied -as always and ever- in the military area: Did you guys see any soldiers equipped with wearable computers in the TV ?? (Yes they have wireless communication build into their helmets..but else ? Is this good for their health ?)
To my opinion, it will take several years before we see real-world applications on the market for wearable computing. And, again: this race will be won by power technology more than by computing technology.
I do not even know of any bluetooth-application which was officially certified for medical use. On the contrary: hospital managers tell, wireless technology is not even a serious issue in potentially life-threating environments, like hospitals.
I am really surprised how easy-believing the community seems to be towards fairy tails from shareholder-industry.
Cheers
Alex
----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Hinostroza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 8:36 PM
Subject: [Care2002-developers] RE - hospital solutions??
Hi Manuel, personally I think Sony has a better product than OQO. Check the U70. It's still too big for the whitecoat pocket and pricey (2600 USD) but you can tell they're heading in the right direction. Also, far as I know the OQO isn't for sale yet as its a prototype... Kind regards, Daniel
---------- Manuel Montemayor wrote: This ultra personal computer would be our solution. Is powerful, portable, and versatile. with wireless Ethernet connection and Bluetooth. Not are selling for the moment but probably it cost�s $2,000.00 USD look at http://www.oqo.com
Regards
Manuel Montemayor
-----Mensaje original----- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] En nombre de Elpidio Latorilla Enviado el: Viernes, 30 de Julio de 2004 11:22 a.m. Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Asunto: Re: [Care2002-developers] interesting wearable mp3 player - hospital solutions??
That is very interesting. It is surely worth a try.
Care2x with Bluetooth. Sounds medically compatible :-)
elpidio
On Thursday 29 July 2004 18:54, bear wrote:
it would seem that some of these features would be easily exploitedto
make a comfortable, lightweight, wearable computer for in-hospitaluse.
battery lasts 8 hours - a nice video headset would be a plus...
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=25600 323
bear
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