Citation[]
Disrupter Series, Wearable Devices, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, 114th Congress, 2d Sess. (Mar. 3, 2016) (full-text).
Overview[]
Wearable technology defines a market in which Internet-connected devices or apparel can be physically worn by an individual. Commonly referred to as 'wearables,' these devices are 'electronic technologies or computers that are incorporated into items of clothing and accessories.' This is done through smart sensors that are equipped with sophisticated sensory and scanning features that are embedded into shoes, shirts, watches, and other things that are worn by the user to detect, diagnose, monitor, and communicate the health and performance data of the user. Today, there are several different kinds of wearable technologies on the market. Common examples of these products include watches, glasses, and 'smart' fabrics that are able to track a user's fitness, health, and wellness related activities."