Important Innovations Collection

Wireless Connectivity Increased 1000 Times Source:  National University of Singapore Research team with the smart shirt (left) National University of Singapore Invention A research team at the National University of Singapore have invented new "smart" clothing that saves battery power and greatly increases signals on wireless devices, including smart watches and headphones.  The wireless connectivity of the wearable devices is increased 1000 times.  The Singapore team has a patent on this new metamaterial. Greatly Enhanced and Efficient Connectivity Instead of moving out in all directions, radio waves from technology like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth move across the metamaterial in a tee shirt or sports shirt. It generates stronger, faster and more energy efficient connectivity.  According to the lead inventor Asst. Prof. John Ho, the smart tee shirt increases wireless connectivity on the wearer 1000 times.  The shirt has cone-shaped stripes of the metamateria...

Samsung Is Launching Wearable Tech to Monitor Your Health Source:  Samsung's Smart Shirt Shirt Sensors Transmit Results to Your Smart Phone This is cutting edge, patented, personal health care technology.  Korean manufacturing giant Samsung has invented a smart shirt with embedded sensors that detect early signs of respiratory problems and lung disease.  The resulting diagnosis from the sensors is transmitted to your smart phone for you to see. The company says the possibilities of health monitoring by this type of wearable technology is unlimited.  Consider the benefits to individuals, the elderly, children and athletes to know there's a problem and seek immediate medical attention. Samsung About to Launch Smart Shirts The smart shirt's sensors listen to the wearer's breathing to detect signs of respiratory problems.  The wearer's health history, age, height, weight, gender and other variables are taken into account.  The smart shirt with healt...