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UHDI Fundamentals: UHDI Applications for Wearable Electronics
June 3, 2024 | Anaya Vardya, American Standard CircuitsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
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Wearable electronics is a type of technology that can be worn on the body and often integrated into clothing or accessories. These devices typically offer functionalities beyond traditional clothing, such as monitoring health metrics, providing notifications, or enhancing communication. Ultra high density interconnect (UHDI) has several potential applications in wearable electronics, primarily in enhancing visual experiences, data analysis, and communication.
Here are some key applications where UHDI can be applied in wearable electronics:
- Fitness trackers: Devices like Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple Watch are popular examples. They track metrics such as steps taken, heart rate, calories burned, sleep patterns, and more. They often sync with smartphones to provide detailed analysis and feedback on fitness goals. Many smartphones/watches now integrate fitness and health tracking technology, eliminating the need to wear a separate fitness tracker. There are a couple of interesting products that integrate into the fitness tracker technology using UHDI technology that may not be widely known:
- Smart jewelry: These are accessories like rings, bracelets, and necklaces that incorporate technology such as fitness tracking, notifications, and safety features like emergency alerts.
- Smart shoes: Shoes with embedded sensors can track steps, analyze gait, and provide feedback on running or walking techniques. They are used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to improve performance and prevent injuries.
- Medical imaging: In healthcare, wearable devices equipped with UHDI capabilities can be used for medical imaging applications. For example, UHDI cameras integrated into wearable medical devices can capture high-resolution images of skin conditions, wounds, or internal body structures for diagnostic purposes.
- Security and surveillance: Wearable cameras with UHDI technology can improve security and surveillance applications by capturing clearer and more detailed video footage. This is particularly useful in law enforcement, public safety, and monitoring systems where high-quality imaging is essential for identification and analysis in devices like body cameras. Most homes now have video doorbells like Ring that provide HD video recording that has served as an effective deterrent to theft and criminal activity.
- Consumer photography and videography: Wearable cameras with UHDI technology appeal to consumers interested in photography and videography. Devices such as wearable action cameras can capture stunning high-definition footage during outdoor activities, adventures, and special events. Action cameras (e.g., GoPro), and lifelogging cameras capture first-person perspective footage for sports, security, vlogging, and documenting experiences.
To read the rest of this article, which appeared in the May 2024 Design007 Magazine, click here.
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