Device Profile: Hitachi Wearable Internet Appliance (WIA)

jill | Date: Jun 29, 2002 | Comments: 1

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Hitachi, Ltd. announced that under a license agreement with Xybernaut Corporation's broad patents for wearable computing and communications has developed a Wearable Internet Appliance (WIA) for the consumer market. 10.9-ounce wearable computer runs Microsoft's Windows CE 3.0. The device incorporates a Compact Flash slot, USB port, 32 MB of RAM and a removable internal rechargeable battery and provides...

users with instant on/off Internet access and a SVGA (800 x 600) head mount display that provides a desktop-like viewing experience. The new hands-free PC can be worn anywhere.

Key features and specifications include:

• Operating system: MS Windows CE 3.0
  
• CPU: Hitachi SH-4 32Bit RISC processor
  
• Display: SVGA (800 x 600), 18 bits Color, Hands-free viewing of screen, wearable with eye glasses
  
• View Angle: 30 degrees (Equivalent to 13 in. monitor at 2 feet)
  
• Input/output port: USB ports
  
• Expansion: Type II CompactFlash slot
  
• Weight: less than 2.8 oz.