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Wearable Technology: Meaning and Significance
Technological advancement is pervasive as it covers all spheres of human life. And one such aspect is wearable technology. The invention of wearable technology has made life very easy. It does not only give comfort and an attractive look to the wearer, but also takes care of their health. In addition to this, these items are also the status symbol.
What is the Meaning of Wearable Technology?
Wearable technology is very advanced electronic devices that are worn, usually on the wrist. However, there are also some other smart wearable technologies that are worn in the ears, eyes, etc.
These smart devices have micro-controllers, which help to control various live aspects of human life. For example, it helps to detect, analyze, and transmit information related to body signals, based on that wearer can take an appropriate action in reference to his/her health. On the other hand, smart devices that are worn in the ears or eyes primarily improve the hearing and seeing ability of the wearer. However, there are also smart devices worn in the ears and eyes, especially for entertainment purposes.
Wearable technology, also known as smart-wear, streetwear tech, skin electronics, tech togs, or fashion electronics, has numerous applications and is therefore very popular among consumer electronics. Some of the common products are smart watches, smart rings, earphones, etc. Though there are dozens of examples of smart watches that are available in the market, but the most popular one is the Apple Watch, and popular smart ring is the McLear Ring.
Historical Background
Its development can be linked through the following developments:
In 16th century, first time, a German inventor, Peter Henlein, had devised a small watch that was worn around the neck.
In the 17th century, the first wrist watch was devised, but during those periods, it was worn largely by women as a bracelet.
For the first time during the 19th century, wearable hearing aids were devised. However, the first time, modern form of watch was invented in 1904, and its credit goes to aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont.
After 2000, exclusively for the purpose of spying and secret missions for security purposes, wearable cameras were devised.
In 2008, Ilya Fridman fused a hidden Bluetooth microphone into a pair of earrings.
In 2013, the world's first consumer released Smart Ring, by McLear/NFC Ring.
In 2013, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
The first handy smartwatch was launched in 2015.
Uses of Wearable Technology
Following are the major uses of wearable technology:
It helps to collect health-related data, such as calories burned, heart rate, steps walked, time spent exercising, blood pressure, physical strain, seizures.
It helps to measure blood alcohol content.
It helps measure athletic performance.
It is used for gaming and entertainment purposes.
It is used by military men for the educational and training purposes.
In addition to these commercial uses, wearable technology is also used in navigation systems, healthcare, and advanced textiles. Because of handy and user-friendly use, it became very popular. Instead of wearing a watch, people prefer to have a smart watch, as it has multipurpose use.
Conclusion
By seeing the current trend, we can assume that our future will be wearable technology. The advantages of such wearable technologies will be - no need to wash our clothes, no need to change our clothes, no need to keep spending money on buying different fashionable dresses, and no need to visit the doctor's clinic for regular check-ups, as this wearable technology will do that, and on top of this, collectively protect us from any sort of criminal threat.
References
Antonio Autiero. Wearable Technology: How and Why It Works (URL - https://www.toptal.com)
Mesut Çiçek. Wearable Technologies and Its Future Applications (URL - http://www.iraj.in)
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