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The State of the Smart Closet: 2011

The State of the Smart Closet: 2011. Jennifer A. Rode & Alan E. Black. ClothesClique. Ethnographic Findings. 3 ethnographic studies of 12 users each Female students & young professionals, men Findings focused on 4 needs, that clothing: Is a site of identity creation

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The State of the Smart Closet: 2011

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  1. The State of the Smart Closet: 2011 Jennifer A. Rode & Alan E. Black

  2. ClothesClique

  3. Ethnographic Findings • 3 ethnographic studies of 12 users each • Female students & young professionals, men • Findings focused on 4 needs, that clothing: • Is a site of identity creation • Is a site of relationship building • Is a site of body image construction • Is a site of reconstructing memories

  4. Project Team

  5. Speed Dating Study Focused on teenage girls 14-16 Used 10 scenarios

  6. System Block Diagram USB USB Touch Sensor LCD Panel CPU (Windows 7) RFID Reader USB Camera HDMI Server

  7. “Mirror” Technology • LCD “IntelliTouch” multi-touch display • Surface acoustic wave technology • Two simultaneous touch locations • OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) • Allows for interchangeable systems • Eases packaging and cabling while increasing reliability and serviceability

  8. RFID Technology • Choices of ranges • Special application requirements for apparel • Washable • Dry cleanable • Withstands ironing • Fujitsu WT-A511/A611

  9. Integrated Project Workflow 2 Roles – Designers & Developers 2 Tools – Adobe Catalyst & Adobe Flash Builder

  10. Loaning Clothes [DEMO]

  11. Future Work • Develop phase 1: • WearWhere: Track loans to friends • Planner: Sharing and coordination w/ friends • Moody: Tryout new styles, collages w/ music • Look: See how your style changes over time • Field trial: 5 close friends who share clothes • Develop phase 2: mobile phone app

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