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Mr. Jahmeel Jones,

Mrs. Pearlene Fahie

Microcomputer Application Software

Section A
3rd
October 2019

Table of Contents

What is a Wearable Devise? ........................................................................................................... 2

Activity Tracker .............................................................................................................................. 2

Smart watch .................................................................................................................................... 2

Smart glasses ................................................................................................................................... 2

Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Works Cited .................................................................................................................................... 4

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Wearables Devices
What is a Wearable Devise?

A wearable device or wearable is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn

by a consumer. These devices often communicate with a mobile device or computer using

Bluetooth. Three popular types of wearable devices are activity trackers, smartwatches are activity

trackers, smartwatches, and smart glasses.

Activity Tracker
An activity tracker is a wearable device that monitors fitness-related activities such

distance walked, heart rate, pulse, calories consumed, and sleep patterns (Pappas). These devices

typically sync, usually wirelessly, with a web or mobile app on your computer or mobile device to

extend the capability of the wearable device.

Smart watch
A smartwatch is a wearable device that, in addition to keeping time, can communicate

wirelessly with a smartphone to make and answers phone calls, read and send messages, access

the web, play music, work with apps such fitness trackers and GPS1, and more. Most include a

touch screen (Schmidt 24-26).

Smart glasses
Smart glasses, also called smart eyewear, are wearable head-mounted eyeglasses type

devices that enable the user to view information or take photos and videos that are projected to a

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GPS, which stands for Global Positioning System, is a radio navigation system that
allows land, sea, and airborne users to determine their exact location.
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miniature screen in the user’s field of vision (Evaluating Today’s Smart Glasses). For example,

the device wearer could run app while wearing smart glasses that display flight status information

when he or she walks into an airport. Users control the device through voice commands or by

touching controls on its frame. Some smart glasses also include mobile apps, such as fitness tracker

and GPS.

Conclusion
Activity trackers, smartwatches, and smart eyewear available from a variety of

manufacturers. Before making a purchase, consumers should research the cost them and features

of all options to determine the device that best suits their requirements.
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Works Cited

Carter, Calvin J. and Karl Hans Schmidt "". ""Smart Watch Reveiw."." Technology Trends (12th

October 2017): 24-26. Journal.

Pappas, Anatasia Maria. Activity Trackers and Other Wearable Devices. Dallas:: Western Star

Publishing, 2017. Book.

Yazzie, Nina Tamaya. www.technologytoday.org. 25 August 2017. website. 3 October 2019.