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January 16, 2006
Smart Fabric Used to Create iPod
ElekTex, a unique five-layer laminate of electrically conductive materials that transforms fabric into an electronic touchpad, is being used in Kenpo's Jacket for iPod. The jacket features a 5-button switch sensor with multiple capabilities including Play/Pause, Track Forward, Track Back, Volume Up and Volume Down. This self-powered system requires no batteries and supports all iPod and iPod mini models. The jacket is machine washable and dry cleanable when the iPod and iPod connector are removed. According to the fabric manufacturer, fabric technology replaces hard touch pads, flexi-circuits and polymer switches that have limited the growth of the wearable electronics market.
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Posted by Joe at January 16, 2006 05:18 PM
