DocumentCode
918123
Title
Not Ready to Wear
Author
Goldstein, Harry
Volume
44
Issue
1
fYear
2007
Firstpage
38
Lastpage
39
Abstract
The Philips Photonics Textiles research group has developed a piece of flexible material that allows people to upload reconfigurable flashing fashion statements and messages on garments, furniture, and accessories using mobile phones. Called Lumalive, the photonic textile is studded with 100 inorganic light-emitting diodes and some drive electronics. It functions as a removable display that is water-resistant but not washable. While Lumalive is a novel idea, it has a number of drawbacks that make it difficult to market. Aside from having a short battery life, Lumalive is vulnerable to hacking and has no practical use
Keywords
display devices; light emitting diodes; textile technology; Lumalive; Philips Photonics Textiles research group; computer monitor; inorganic light-emitting diodes; message display; mobile phones; reconfigurable flashing statements; Batteries; Color; Consumer electronics; Displays; Fabrics; Legged locomotion; Light emitting diodes; Sensor arrays; Textile technology; YouTube;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.2007.273041
Filename
4049959
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