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Photos: Creative uses of wearable tech

By Teena Maddox February 21, 2014, 12:52 PM PST

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Photos: Creative uses of wearable tech

Google Glass at Washington Capitals

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Google Glass at Washington Capitals

At the Washington Capitals games, fans can get details on the game, and instant replays, even when they’re away from their seats, through a platform developed by APX Labs.

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Next generation police officer

Photo: Jim Lennon

Next generation police officer

Motorola Solutions is developing wearable technology for police officers. These include body sensors build into belts, vests or other gear to monitor heart rate, blood pressure and other indications of the status of the officer.

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First responders using Google Glass

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First responders using Google Glass

Mutualink’s work with Google Glass has created a resource sharing platform that allows first responders to gain info more quickly when they reach a crisis scene.

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HC1 headset computer

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HC1 headset computer

The HC1 headset computer from Motorola Solutions works for those in remote locations or harsh environments.

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Photo: Jim Lennon
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Nuviz team

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Nuviz team

The Nuviz team is developing the Nuviz Ride:HUD display for motorcycle helmets, after a Kickstarter campaign raised $200,000 and resulted in 25,000 additional Facebook followers.

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Nuviz Ride:HUD display

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Nuviz Ride:HUD display

The Nuviz Ride:HUD is a head-up display for motorcycle helmets to provide instant access to navigation, photo and video capture, emails, texts, music and more.

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Wearable use at a wind farm

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Wearable use at a wind farm

APX Labs has created a platform for wearables that is used at wind farms. 

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Using wearables in a healthcare setting

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Using wearables in a healthcare setting

Wearables as worn by healthcare professionals, using a platform developed by APX Labs.

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Messaging through Google Glass

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Messaging through Google Glass

Messaging to remote workers is done through the platform APX Labs has created for Google Glass.

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Whistle Activity Monitor for dogs

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Whistle Activity Monitor for dogs

Pet owners can use the Whistle Activity Monitor for their dogs, and get instant access to stats on the animal’s activities for the day.

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Puppy wearing the Whistle Activity Monitor

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Puppy wearing the Whistle Activity Monitor

The Whistle Activity Monitor serves as a FitBit for dogs.

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Whistle Activity Monitor

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Whistle Activity Monitor

Monitor your dogs activities while you’re at work or on vacation, through the Whistle Activity Monitor.

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Whistle Activity Monitor

Whistle Activity Monitor

Keep your dog in peak physical condition by monitoring his activities through a wearable activity monitor.

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Mutualink use of Google Glass

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Mutualink use of Google Glass

The Mutualink demo of Google Glass at APCO 2013.

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Teena Maddox is a VP at Brodeur Partners. She is a former Associate Managing Editor at TechRepublic. Teena's lifelong journalism career has included writing on staff for publications including People magazine, W magazine and Women's Wear Daily.
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