Expert's Opinion

Smart Displays That Show Information Through Fabric May Be Next Wave of Wearables

The LED display shines through fabrics to show notifications for email or messages, time, weather or other forms of information.

Researchers have developed an innovative display that shows information through clothes and other fabrics. The new technology, which the researchers are calling PocketView, uses LED lights to display basic information. It can function as a stand-alone piece of tech or could be incorporated into existing or next-generation smart devices. Researchers created prototypes that mimic smartphones, pens, key fobs and other shapes and sizes. The display shines through fabrics to show notifications for ...

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