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TshirtOS lets you wear an LED display

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CuteCircuit is a company known to produce clothes with integrated LED lights in them. They have produced the world's largest wearable LED display in the past with their Galaxy Dress. Their newest creation comes in collaboration with whiskey brand Ballentine, a t-shirt with a built in LED display controlled via smartphone to let users show a little personal expression and leave an impression that is quite unique.

 

 

The creation dubbed TshirtOS is a 100% cotton shirt embedded with a microprocessor which wirelessly communicates with a smart phone. Through an app, images and information can be displayed to a 32 X 32 resolution screen consisting of 1,024 RGB LEDs. Additionally, the shirt comes equipped with a camera, microphone, speaker, and accelerometer. A USB  port is also integrated into the shirt to allow programming. With all the accessories, there will most likely be countless unique programs created on whomever gets their hands upon one.

 

 

As of now the shirt only exists as an expensive prototype. However, with enough interest through their Facebook page (surprisingly not Kickstarter) they are considering creating a cheaper version for production. They have yet to decide on a processor to use within a final version. Two versions they have been testing out include an 8-bit processor from AMTEL and a 32-bit processor from ARM cortex. I hope they go 32-bit. Why limit yourself from the beginning.

 

 

A shirt for digital creations can attract a lot of attention and may also spark some programming interest in people. Though, it is almost indisputable that some people will be getting themselves into trouble with offensive images and that the hackers will be having a field day playing around on other people's shirts.

 

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Concept layout (via cutecircuit)

 

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  • I like it.

    The uses for this shirt are unlimited.

    Think about a robbery where everyone in the store can take your picture and upload it before the crime is even over.

    Muggers could find themselves on a most wanted picture before they can get home.

    Emergency responders could instantly see the problem facing a 911 caller.

    Kids could hit a panic button to indicate a kidnapping and set off a "help Me' message to everyone around.

     

    I find the whole idea as just plain brilliant.  I hope they make a go at it.  The benefits to society would be tremendous.

     

    Just my opinion,

    DAB

  • in reply to DAB

    I look forward to the melding of fashion and technology. Whether it is at this level, or more subtle, it will make an impact. (Not only in our safety)

     

    IE: A coat that is lined with battery material. Solar panels in the clothing. Antenna boost within the garment. So on, and so forth...

     

    Cabe

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