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The State of the Smart Closet:
2011
Jennifer A. Rode
&
Alan E. Black
ClothesClique
Ethnographic Findings
• 3 ethnographic studies of 12 users each
– Female students & young professionals, men
• Findings focused on 4 needs, that clothing:
– Is a site of identity creation
– Is a site of relationship building
– Is a site of body image construction
– Is a site of reconstructing memories
Project Team
Ethnography &
Evaluation
• Lead: Jennifer Rode
• Melinda Sebastian
Development
• Lead: Hans
Gellersen
• Alan Black [Drexel]
UI & Graphic
Design
• Lead: John
Zimmerman
Speed Dating Study
• Focused on teenage girls 14-16
• Used 10 scenarios
System Block Diagram
USB
USB
Touch
Sensor
LCD Panel
HDMI
CPU
(Windows 7)
Server
USB
RFID Reader
Camera
“Mirror” Technology
• LCD “IntelliTouch” multi-touch display
– Surface acoustic wave technology
– Two simultaneous touch locations
• OPS (Open Pluggable Specification)
– Allows for interchangeable systems
– Eases packaging and cabling while
increasing reliability and serviceability
RFID Technology
• Choices of ranges
• Special application requirements for apparel
– Washable
– Dry cleanable
– Withstands ironing
• Fujitsu WT-A511/A611
Integrated Project Workflow
• 2 Roles – Designers & Developers
• 2 Tools – Adobe Catalyst & Adobe Flash Builder
Loaning Clothes
[DEMO]
Future Work
• Develop phase 1:
– WearWhere: Track loans to friends
– Planner: Sharing and coordination w/ friends
– Moody: Tryout new styles, collages w/ music
– Look: See how your style changes over time
• Field trial: 5 close friends who share clothes
• Develop phase 2: mobile phone app