We’ve seen clothes that can store and generate power, what’s always been in doubt is what we need the power for….
The Boys at MIT have answered part of the mystery with the HCID (Handwear Computer Input Device), a glove based computer interface currently destined for the military.
“Old Guys” use fishing to “get away from it all” – but the Youngblood’s want to bring it with them, interfaced digitally with their cellular network, their Blackberry device, and satellite if needs be.
Why? Hell, that’s the easy part – so they can taunt their pals.
Can be a versatile electronics platform for a variety of possible
devices (e.g., metal detector, lifesign sensor, etc)
Select the view mode of your helmet-mounted display without having to take your hand off your weapon or vehicle handgrip.
Translation: Film the proceedings midstream and upload it to YouTube without changing the grip on your rod. Dial your buddy and via the audio component question his ancestry, simultaneously grinding your point home with slo-motion or instant replay.
Input commands into your computer using intuitive hand-arm gestures
I’m assuming you can desensitize the device to the common fly fishing hand gestures:
You should have been here last week
I was here first, don’t forget I’m next to you in the parking area
My fly is imbedded in your ear, no hurry, but could you…
You’re blind, that fish was no more than 10″
Nice fish, you hooked it in the ass so it doesn’t count
I’ve none of the good flies left, I want half of yours.
Large hole in my waders, I’m done
Warden visible
Tailing loop and split shot, you’re in jeopardy
My sandwich might have Salmonella
Spinner Fall
My flybox is headed your way, grab it before it sinks
You’re wasting time with that fly
You’re mistaken, I did not take the last beer
It’s safe to cross here, you first..
(Props to the lads at unconventional.airsoft.com for their illustrations.)
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“You’re wasting time with that fly”
I’m still laughing at that caption for that particular picture.
LOL! My personal favorite: “You’re blind, that fish was no more than 10?” I know I could use that one….
ps: FYI, my fishing buddy and I use military issue throat mics while on the river — no background noise whatsoever. We do look silly, but when one of us is catching, it nice to be able to ask what the other what fly is hot. If an honest answer is given, well, thats another question…
I never heard someone swear underwater, what’s it sound like with a throat mike?
ROFL… they are waterproof to 30 meters 😉
That’s great stuff!
“My fly is imbedded in your ear, no hurry, but could you…” so many ways that could be finished!!!
Hi Loon
What throat mike are you using? Water proof to 30m is just what I’ve been looking for. Cheers.
Hey Hugh,
Its actually 10m or 30ft — sometimes called “Water proof,” but in really “Water resistant,” in fact that is what Iasis now calls them. Basically, just good enough that if you take a short swim you’re ok 😉 I have the Iasus N2s. If you want voice activation then I would suggest the N3s. I’m using them with a Garmin radio/gps unit.
http://www.iasus-concepts.com/nt/nt-2.htm
I needed a laugh. Thanks that was really funny. I think these types of gadgets are fantastic. I have no qualms saying that I would be proud to be the first to send video of me in the mountains to taunt my coworkers. But, I have a sneaking suspicion that such taunts would catch up to me. Because, then they would be able to find me a contact me when I don’t want them to.
John
So long as the volume is low so you’re not entertaining/annoying everyone with your commentary … Sound travels quite a distance in the evening…
Hah, now that is funny. I can see it now. being weighed down with electronic gear batteries and solar panels. Hmmm…maybe I’ll skip that one.