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Authors
Duval, Sebastien; Hashizume, Hiromichi

Identifier
10.3182/20070904-3-KR-2922.00011

Index Terms
man/machine systems,systems design,interdisciplinary design,social requirements,international surveys,interfaces,artificial intelligence,sensor systems,data privacy

Abstract
The creation of wearable systems should take into account human fundamental needs and diversity as well as ecological settings but they are often neglected in favour of core functions. To guide further research and development, we present and discuss issues related to the variety and evolution of human characteristics, psycho-social needs, fashion, legal frames, interactions between technologies, and physical environments. These elements highlight critical assumptions as well as constraints imposed on the features of wearable computers, and on universal access.

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