Mobile computing
As mobile computing spreads into more fields of human activity, the search is on for simpler non-traditional ways of interacting with computers. Intelligent textiles worn by users are strong contenders for this role.
Mobile computer users will reap the benefits as researchers at CSIRO create exciting human–computer interfaces, using their knowledge of advanced intelligent textiles.
In a demonstration project intended to put their skills on the line, a team led by Research Engineer Dr Richard Helmer created an objectless musical instrument, or 'air guitar'.
'Freedom of movement is a great feature of these textile-based interfaces,' he says. 'Our air guitar consists of a wearable sensor interface embedded in a conventional 'shirt', with custom software to map gestures with audio samples. It’s an easy-to-use, virtual instrument that allows real-time music making, even by players without significant musical or computing skills. It allows you to jump around and the sound generated is just like an original mp3.'
text, images fr. CSIRO - Information & Communication Technology
http://www.csiro.au/csiro/content/standard/ps29y,,.html
news fr. metro:
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?in_article_id=25041&in_page_id=2
that's awesome! I wanna be a hardcore/punk rock star!!!!!