April 12, 2006
Wearable Technology: Ipod Jacket
Knepo is offering a jacket with integrated Ipod controls.
A row of touch sensitive buttons is sown into the fabric of the jacket sleeve, forming a control panel for your Ipod. A wire leads to a pocket where you can store your Ipod, allowing you to remote control it.
The control panel technology, which is machine washable, has been developed by Eleksen.
Currently, the Ipod jacket is available in the US and Canada.
[via Stuff]
[…] ElekTex has developed this Bluetooth keyboard made out of fabric. It can be rolled up to take up little space while out on the road. This is another gadget that’s technically not wearable technology, but I thought it looked quite cool AND ElekTex also develops iPod jackets and backpacks with remote controls sewn into the fabric, similar to the jacket I mentioned earlier. […]
[…] If you have been reading my blog you will have seen the name Eleksen pop up a few times. Eleksen specialises in smart fabrics and creates wearable audio controls. A lot of the MP3 fashion that offers integrated audio controls, such as this one use Eleksen interfaces. […]