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Abstract
Wearable computers are computer devices or systems integrated into the clothing or attached to the body of a person. The evolution of wearable computing devices, driven by the confluence of information and communication technology, has changed the way people use online services by keeping them always connected. This paper provides a brief introduction to wearable computing with its technical issues and challenges that must be addressed to reap the huge benefits.
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![wearable computer. Mann describes computer wearables as constant and always ready, unrestrictive, not monopolizing of user attention, observable and controllable by the user, attentive to the environment, useful as a communication tool, and personal devices [2]. Figure 1. The block diagram of a typical wearable computing system [3].](https://figures.academia-assets.com/55080116/figure_001.jpg)
![The wearable computing has evolved around three major factors: minimization of computer size increased mobility of people, and increasing personalization of devices. The field of wearable computing is an intersection of computer science, microelectronics, and wireless communication (such as Bluetooth, 3G LTE, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and WiMAX). The block diagram of a typical wearable computing system is shown in Figure 1. It consists of a battery, a human computer interface(HCI), and a wireless body area network WBAN) [3]. A typical wearable computing device is shown in Figure 2 [4].](https://figures.academia-assets.com/55080116/figure_002.jpg)
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