Technologies of the future Part 1

• Posted by T Ghosh January 27, 2014 - Filed in Technology - #Technology  #fast paced life  #techfreak  - 1,101 views

  

  Computer the size of a memory card

  Intel's latest experiment is  The Edison in the miniature form . Linux-based 'computer' which is of  the size of an SD card  consists of a

  1  400MHz dual- core processor.

  2. Integrated Wi-Fi .

  3. Bluetooth 4.0.

  It also has an  app store designed for the platform thus making Edison a highly customizable miniature computer that can be put in wearable gadgets.

  As a proof of concept, Intel outfitted baby clothing with Edison as well as sensors that could track temperature, breathing, and motion. It also kitted an LED coffee mug with Edison, and wirelessly connected both the micro computers. When the baby was happy, the sensors in its clothing conveyed the data via Edison to the coffee mug (in the parent's hand) to display a happy green smiling face, but when something went wrong, that face turned red... Expect to hear and see more of Edison this year.

  Intel plans on getting it out into the market within the next few months. In fact, it has already announced a $1.3 million 'Make It Wearable' competition, including $500,000 that will be awarded to the most innovative developer.