Smart Gloves Henry Wheeler Background Smart Gloves were

Smart Gloves Henry Wheeler

Background � Smart Gloves were invented by a group of Ukrainian students � Won Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012

Technology � 15 Motion Sensors – Measure Degree of Bending � Compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope determine the motion of the glove through space. � Data processed through microcontroller � Sent via Bluetooth to mobile device

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Advantages Vs Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages Enables deaf people to communicate easier with others Costly - $400 a pair Opens more doors for new technological advancements in communication Prototype – 90% accuracy Intended to be cheaper as popularity grows Intended to be 99% accurate

References � Enable. Talk – You. Tube. com. Web. 14, April 2013. <http: // www. youtube. com/watch? v=HCAw. PBb. Dkhk&feature=player_embedded> � � � Imagine Cup – Welcome to world class competitions and challenges for students. Web. 14, April 2013. <http: //www. imaginecup. com/#? fbid=q. PPQQb. Catv 5> Hill, David J. “Smart Gloves Turn Sign Language Gestures Into Vocalized Speech. ” Web. 14 April 2016. <http: //www. forbes. com/sites/singularity/2012/09/20/smart-gloves-turnsign-language-gestures-into-vocalized-speech/2/> Stepanov, Anton. Enable Talk. Web. 14 April 2013. <http: //enabletalk. com>