Eleksen technology is bringing life to our apparel with their line of “smart fabrics” products. Their smart fabrics can be found in bags, accessories, backpacks, and even on clothing like jackets or suits. So what do these “smart fabrics” products actually do? They allow you to control your favorite electronics gadgets. Eleksen has brought the iPod controls to jacket sleeves and to bags as
Eleksen is on the way to set a new standard on how interactive apparel will be made with the launch of the eSystem™ according to a press release from businesswire.com
I have first seen samples of the eSystem™ last June during the Avantex in Germany which has the potential to revolutionize the interactive apparel business.
This solution offers a high degree of flexibility and lets the consumer decide which personal electronic devices they want to control with their interactive clothing.
The different eSystem™ modules are sold separately (see image above) which allows the consumer to select the functionality matching the gadgets they own. Consumers could buy more than one module and, depending on the function needed on certain occasions, plug in the eSystem™ module that fits best the situation.
The eSystem™ consist of three new sensors incorporating Eleksen’s new SensorID™ technology, which allow apparel designers to use any of 16 different six-button layouts in their des
Eleksen launched their Evaluation Kit targeted towards designers, academics, and journalists to get a first-hand experience with ElekTex® technology.
The ElekTex evaluation kit is designed to explore the interface design for interactive soft goods products, including consumer and industrial apparel and accessories.
The Evaluation Kit enables users to experience and learn how to program smart fabric interfaces using button, scroll and gesture controls. It represents an ideal first step for those looking to develop commercial applications using ElekTex.
ElekTex is a unique electro-conductive fabric touch pad optimized for the creation of flexible, durable, and rugged fabric interfaces.
The Evaluation Kit consists of a standard ElekTex sensor and its associated control electronics module which connects to a Windows® PC via a USB port. Also included in the kit are three fabric overlays which together with the appropriate software drivers provide application examples of the ElekTex sens
Our first follow-up review of the great things around Wearable Electronic on stage last week during Avantex is about the newly introduced control modules from Eleksen.
There are 5 ‘ready to sell’ functions like: Volume Control (for any audio device with a 3.5mm headphone socket), the Sony Ericsson Controller, the iPod Controller, the iPod+Bluetooth Controller and the new FM Radio module.
You may ask: “what’s the big deal about that?”
To start with, this modules are good news for garment companies because the ‘only’ thing they have to integrate into future clothing is the ElekTex fabric keypad with the standardized connector to the modules. No risk in making too much or less clothing items with the ‘wrong’ function.
The added value = function of the clothing and other accessories is defined by - you, the customer. You choose a Wearable Electronic ready clothing item or bag and buy the control module you need and like. Even better,
To make talk2myShirt more interactive and to facilitate the communication among our growing readership, we proudly announce the official launch of our Forum.
The primary aim of talk2myShirt is to bring Wearable Electronic closer to the consumer. Our new Forum provides a place where consumer can exchange experiences and ask question about existing or new products.
Wearable Electronic is a emerging trend in the Fashion as well as in the Electronic world.
Our new Forum provides a platform for the creative people to share ideas, to discuss, stay informed, explore the possibilities of Smart Fabrics and how Wearable Electronic will shape the future of Fashion.
Last but not least, we are very exited that Eleksen, the leader in Wearable Electronic technologies, gives us a hand by participating in our Forum to answer any question that our reader and members have around Eleksen’s technology as well as products. Take this opportunity and talk directly with the experts.
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The Wearable Electronic expert Eleksen did it again ….. surprising the world with a twist to their existing fabric keyboard range: the Double Sided USB Keyboard.
This concept, presented by Eleksen during the 3GSM in Barcelona last week has a different set of keys on each side. On the top side is a standard set of QWERTY keys for text entry and whatever work you can do on a ‘normal’ computer keyboard but if you flip the keyboard over, you get the basics of a numeric key-pad, optimized key layout for page navigation and quick access keys for music.
The Douple-sided Keyboard is USB powered what let us assume this keyboard can be used with any device (incl. computer) that support USB keyboards.
A gravity switch in the plastic control module determines which side is facing up and which key mapping to use. Very smart keyboard control software solution that will act differently depending on side of the keyboard is facing up.
Amazing the creativity of Eleksen! As far as we ca
