Wearable Interfaces Vision Statement
The purpose of this working group is to establish interoperability standards for wearable systems.

Wearable systems include computing devices and technologies that are worn or stored on the person and tend to be characterized by
· Portable while operational
· Hands-free use
· Sensors into the environment
· Ability to be proactive (i.e. attention getting)
· Always on, always working

Wearable system standards can provide hardware and software interoperability between wearable computers, peripherals, and devices in the local environment.  The working group will identify interoperability needs and will adopt existing standards or develop new ones.

The working group will develop a guide to wearable systems.  The guide will provide a conceptual architecture for development of wearable standards, ensuring technical and administrative consistency between the emerging standards.  For example, it is expected that the working group will span multiple IEEE Standards Committees (i.e. 802 and 1003).  The guide will provide focus to ensure efficient interaction within the structures of these standards committees. 

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Revision History:

Revision 2: Steven V. Case, scase@flexipc.com, January 15, 1998

Revision 1: Joe Dvorak, eid023@email.mot.com, December 2, 1997 - Modified feature bullet list during Cleveland, OH meeting.

Original: Steven V. Case, scase@flexipc.com, November 17, 1997

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