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10-29-2005

Kenpo iPod jacket


Another ipod controlling jacket has been introduced by Kenpo, but retailing for as much as $275 I think many will think twice before bying what really is just a gigantic wearable remote control.
It’s supposed to enable wearers to keep their iPod safely in the inner pocket while navigating the device through a sewn in control system on the lower part of the jacket’s sleeve.
The remote is made of a special kind of smart fabric and touch-sensitive buttons that are supposed to be identical to those found on the iPod.

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09-03-2005

Control the Ipod with your motions

If you got some inspiration and free time at your hands , you can now try to make your own motion controlled Ipod
Check out the video demo.

During the cold winter months in Wisconsin, avid iPod users find difficulty in comfortably controlling their MP3 player. In order to manipulate the touch-based iPod controls or Apple’s standard remote control, pockets must be opened and gloves or mittens removed, losing precious heat to the cold. One possible solution would be to use general body motion to control the iPod as opposed to touch. This would require no dexterous tasks, only general movements.

(ViaTUAW)

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