Wearable antennas promise shirts with satellite link

by BlaqueSaber

via Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine on 10/5/09

Worn as part of a military jacket, the embedded antenna should be able to communication wi...

Gizmag has always had an interest in "smart clothing", whether it be a jacket that warms you on icy slopes, a coat that delivers an electric shock to ward off physical threats, vests that double as health monitors or even a concept bra that's supposed to help in the search for a husband. The latest research being conducted in the area involves flexible antennas which can be embedded in clothing, allowing the wearer to communicate with low-orbiting satellites wirelessly and exchange greater levels of information, including GPS positioning...

Tags: Antenna, Communications, GPS, Military, Wearable, Wireless