wearables
Body-worn electronic devices
Wearables are electronic devices designed to be worn on the body—smartwatches, fitness trackers, heart monitors, smart glasses.
The term emerged with the rise of portable computing and health-tracking technology: My wearables sync to an app on my phone.
In fashion contexts, wearables may simply mean clothing or accessories that can actually be worn, as opposed to avant-garde pieces meant only for display.
Devices that detect input
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- connectivityState of being linked
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
syncing · firmware · accelerometer · gyroscope · NFC · AMOLED
Computerized wrist devices
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- clip-onsAccessories that grip on
- armbandsBands worn on sleeves
- wristbandsBands worn on wrists
pendants · brooches · patches · e-textiles
Satellite-based location technology
- locationPosition in space
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- geolocationDigital position identification
- navigationDetermining position and course
distance · pace · elevation · waypoints · breadcrumbs · satellite · positioning · geo-fencing
Peripheral oxygen saturation level
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
sensors
Devices that detect input
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- connectivityState of being linked
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
touchscreen · syncing · firmware · accelerometer · gyroscope · NFC · AMOLED
smartwatches
Computerized wrist devices
wristbands · pendants · brooches · patches · e-textiles
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- locationPosition in space
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- geolocationDigital position identification
navigation · distance · pace · elevation · waypoints · breadcrumbs · satellite · positioning · geo-fencing
SpO2
Peripheral oxygen saturation level
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
accessories
Supplementary items or adornments
luxury · ensemble · attire · runway · glamour · boutique · style · trendy · vogue · bespoke
- smart systemssmart home, smart grid, neural networks, smart meters, smart thermostat
- Smart Technologysmart cities, smart home, smart homes, smart grid, smart grids
- computerscomputer, computers, desktop, desktops, laptop
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- modern technologysmartphone, smartphones, internet, computers, Wi-Fi
- technologyelectronics, computing, computer, internet, social media
wearablesdesktop computers
Stationary personal computing machines
handhelds · handheld devices · mainframes · workstations · smartphones
- wearable devicesBody-mounted electronic gadgets
- wearable techComputing devices worn bodily
- wearable technologyBody-worn electronic devices
- wearable blanketGarment-shaped cozy covering
- wearable computerTech designed for wearing
- wearable cameraCamera worn on body