Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Getting Started with Wearable Technology and Simple Circuits
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Introduction to the World of Wearables
Wearables definition
When were wearables created?
Informed wearables
Other advances
Current work in the field
Electronic textiles
Uses for electronic textiles
Terminology, applications, and constraints
Terminology
Applications
Constraints
Exciting ideas, concepts, and projects to motivate
Extension of the body
What does the research tell us?
Using research methods to acquire knowledge
Cultural and ethical considerations
Considerations when designing wearable technology
Ethical considerations in research and testing
Summary
References
Review questions
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