October 4, 2002
Scientists, students, technophiles gather to see latest in wearable computers
WHO:
An international gathering of computer scientists, students and technology mavens
WHAT:
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2002 International Symposium on Wearable Computers
WHEN:
Tuesday, Oct. 8, through Thursday, Oct. 10. Registration desk opens each day at 8 a.m.
WHERE:
The Husky Union Building on the University of Washington, Seattle, campus
DETAILS:
Hard science will meet visions long promoted by science fiction when global leaders in the field of wearable computing gather to discuss the latest developments in the field. Wearable computing promotes the seamless incorporation of computers into people¡¦s everyday lives, a goal that researchers characterize as the natural evolution of computing to make devices more accessible and useful. Such devices have applications for business and entertainment, as well as such wide-ranging pursuits as space exploration, education, military operations, medical monitoring and assistance for the elderly and disabled.
At the conference, researchers and students sporting various wearable computers will be available for interviews. Technology companies will display their newest high-tech wares. On Tuesday, participants will view an evening fashion show featuring professional models and the latest in wearable computers. Afterward, researchers will host a demonstration session at the UW¡¦s Human Interface Technology Laboratory where attendees can try out various devices.
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For more information, contact Suzanne Weghorst at (206) 616-1487 or weghorst@u.washington.edu. To arrange for a press credential to cover the conference, contact Rob Harrill at (206) 543-2580 or rharrill@u.washington.edu. Photographers should note that flash photography and TV lights will not be permitted during scholarly presentations.
ISWC 2002 Highlights
Below are symposium highlights. For a complete program, go to http://iswc.tinmith.net/ or contact Harrill.
Oct. 8 (Tuesday)
9 a.m. / HUB
– Tuesday Keynote: Tom Furness, director of the UW HIT Lab, on retinal displays.
– Exhibit Hall opens
10: 30 a.m., Presentations on applications, including:
– Touring of archaeological sites with wearable and mobile computers
– Wearable computers for support of astronaut extravehicular activity
– Wearable interfaces for a video diary
1:30 p.m., Presentations on clothing, including:
– Multi-sensor context-aware clothing
– Wearable computers in business suits
– Comfort assessment of wearable computers
6 to 6:30 p.m., Fashion Show.
Professional models will strut their stuff, outfitted with the
latest in wearable computers.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Demo Session / Human Interface Technology Laboratory
A chance for attendees to get some hands-on time with some of the wearable systems, including “LightGlove,” an “Augmented Reality Military Trainer” and the “Parasitic Humanoid.” The HIT Lab is located on the second floor of Fluke Hall on the UW campus.
Oct. 9 (Wednesday)
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Poster Session / HUB
Researchers will be on hand to describe their research presented via posters for the conference. Projects include a wearable medical computer for high-risk patients, Braille-based data input gloves, wearable robotics as a behavioral interface, threat response as an application for wearable computing, and wearable computing in motor racing.
Oct. 10 (Thursday)
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Gadget Show / HUB
An ad-hoc show-and-tell session during which researchers share interesting gadgets with the group.
