Vision of Wearable Computers…Augmented Memory

• as you enter a room, your wearable computer could sense the people present and remind you of their

names

• a scheduler could whisper the time of an important

meeting in your ear

The ability to take notes immediately. For example, for reporters, geologists, botanists, vendor show

representatives, field service repair personnel.

Immediate access to important data for anyone whose occupation requires mobility, such as real estate agents, rural doctors, fire and police professionals

The Evolution of Mann’s Wearable Computers

Ordinary Glasses NOT!

• Glasses capture audio/video that are displayed like on a monitor screen to the wearer

• Wearer interacts with computer through voice commands

Present Users of Wearable Computers

Future Users of Wearable Computers

Unique Applications

Image processing that can recognize a face and map it to the person’s name and affiliation.

User wears non-transparent glasseswith integrated displays, experiencesthe world through a camera. Computer processed video stream.

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