theFerf
Jan 16th, 2006, 01:14 PM
ElekTex, a unique five-layer laminate of electrically conductive materials that transforms fabric into an electronic touchpad, is being used in Kenpo's Jacket for iPod.
The jacket features a 5-button switch sensor with multiple capabilities including Play/Pause, Track Forward, Track Back, Volume Up and Volume Down. This self-powered system requires no batteries and supports all iPod and iPod mini models. The jacket is machine washable and dry cleanable when the iPod and iPod connector are removed.
According to the fabric manufacturer, fabric technology replaces hard touch pads, flexi-circuits and polymer switches that have limited the growth of the wearable electronics market.
Read more... (http://www.podcastingnews.com/archives/2006/01/smart_fabric_us.html)
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The jacket features a 5-button switch sensor with multiple capabilities including Play/Pause, Track Forward, Track Back, Volume Up and Volume Down. This self-powered system requires no batteries and supports all iPod and iPod mini models. The jacket is machine washable and dry cleanable when the iPod and iPod connector are removed.
According to the fabric manufacturer, fabric technology replaces hard touch pads, flexi-circuits and polymer switches that have limited the growth of the wearable electronics market.
Read more... (http://www.podcastingnews.com/archives/2006/01/smart_fabric_us.html)
Source: Podcasting News (http://www.podcastingnews.com/)
Podcasting News features the latest podcast news, along with reviews, hardware and software info, and a podcast directory.