Thursday, March 13, 2008

Curious concept of the GPS gloves

GPS-glove Vie curious concept created by Du Tranom Ngayanom (Du Tran Nguyen) from Monash University, Melbourne. Intended for people involved in running or athletics, it makes hand its owner in GPS receiver and shows the current location on the face of the palm. The main objective is to facilitate the development of the design and compliance with the route running exercises. This includes gloves tangible feedback and vibration warning systems.

For example, when moving at too slow a speed, relatively originally conceived, the device Vie by the same vibration will be set to alarm that the athlete began to move faster. In addition, the device is equipped with a security system and that can give a signal SOS in the event of a difficult situation.

Moreover, the gloves Vie can communicate with a similar protocol via Bluetooth. To the best way to imagine what is Vie merge into one device glove, GPS module, a personal trainer and CPC.

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