December 22, 2006

// Tracking Made Easy

A report points out that it’s possible to track people using the Nike+iPod running and fitness system that works with the iPod nano and 12 different models of Nike shoes

Devices That Tell On You: The Nike+iPod Sport Kit

Key industry players are incorporating wireless radio communications capabilities into many new personal consumer products. For example, the new Nike+iPod Sport Kit from Apple consists of two components -- a sensor and a receiver -- that communicate using a wireless radio protocol. Unfortunately, there can be negative side-effects associated with equipping these gadgets with wireless communications capabilities.

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// Adaptive Soul

Patent for a sneakers that adapt to activity.

A variable footwear support system includes at least one rheological body within a sole of an article of footwear, control electronics within the article of footwear, and at least one E/M field generator coupled to the control electronics and arranged operably proximate to at least one rheological body. The sole is formed of a resilient material and the rheological body contains a Theological fluid having a viscosity that is variable in the presence of an energy field. The control electronics is adapted to generate at least one control signal. The at least one E/M field generator is adapted to generate an energy field corresponding to a control signal generated by the control electronics upon the rheological body.

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// Portable Displays - SeepuStar (DV230)

Portable Displays - SeepuStar (DV230)

The sleek and stylish SeepuStar DV230 wearable display is the perfect compliment to your portable video player. Why view your favourite movies on a small screen ? The SeepuStar DV230 allows you to watch movies on a virtual 35" screen.

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