| Publication Type |
Book Section |
| Authors |
Stefan Schneegass, Oliver Amft |
| Title |
Introduction to Smart Textiles |
| Abstract |
This chapter introduces fundamental concepts related to wearable computing, smart textiles, and context awareness. The history of wearable computing is summarized to illustrate the current state of smart textile and garment research. Subsequently, the process to build smart textiles from fabric production, sensor and actuator integration, contacting and integration, as well as communication, is summarized with notes and links to relevant chapters of this book. The options and specific needs for evaluating smart textiles are described. The chapter concludes by highlighting current and future research and development challenges for smart textiles. |
| Book Title |
Smart Textiles |
| Series |
Human–Computer Interaction Series |
| Publisher |
Springer International Publishing |
| Date |
2017 |
| Pages |
1-15 |
| Language |
en |
| ISBN |
978-3-319-50123-9 978-3-319-50124-6 |
| URL |
Publisher's website |
| Accessed |
2017-02-20T14:46:50Z |
| Library Catalog |
link.springer.com |
| Rights |
©2017 Springer International Publishing AG |
| Extra |
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50124-6_1 |
| Full Text |
PDF |
