[clug-talk] Wearable Computer Setup

[Gustin Johnson]

A beagle board or gumstix is where I would start (I have been lusting
after a few different gumstix products):
http://beagleboard.org/
http://www.gumstix.com/store/catalog/index.php

It is a shame I don't have a paying need or the spare time to play with
these.

Hth,

On 10-08-13 04:02 PM, Juan Alberto Cirez wrote:
> Good afternoon,
> 
> I am thinking about a DIY setup for a wearable computer and I hope you
> guys can help me.
> The objective of this setup is to allow me to conduct Fire & Safety
> field inspections without the aid of a pen and paper. I have already
> created a web-aware system for data entry and generating the report(s).
> What I need now is the field setup. This is what I am thinking of:
> 
> --A small form-factor computer running a version of GNU/LINUX w/ a
> graphic GUI for user input (at the very least a browser). The back end
> will be running apache w/php, PostgreSQL, an MTA like qMAIL and other
> goodies. The idea is that if I am unable to connect to the remote
> server, I can save all the information locally for later upload to the
> remote server.
> --A small (hopefully HD) projector so that I can project the screen on
> any flat surface
> --A small wireless (bluetooth or otherwise) keyboard for input (ideally
> with an embedded trackball in lieu of a mouse). Something small that I
> can put in my coverall's pockets
> --A helmet-mounted camera for either still pictures or short video recording
> 
> The whole setup should be light and fit into a common backpack. The
> battery life should be 5hrs+ I will carry with me a recharge station so
> that I can recharge a spare battery while I work.
> 
> A slate computer would work, but it is too big and too prone to
> breaking, i.e I will need to put it down and pick it up while I work and
> it will get damaged sooner of later.
> 
> -- 
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> Juan Alberto Cirez, Sr. Field Service Technician/Project Manager
> Certified Fire Protection Technologist (CFAA/AFSA)
>   -Fire Alarm
>   -Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems
>   -Fire Extinguishers
>   -Sprinklers & Standpipes(BCIT)
>   -Fire Pumps & Pump Systems (MTAA)
>   -Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance (MTAA)
> Information System Professional (CIPS)
>   -Computer Information Systems
> J. A. Cirez Integrated Technologies, Inc
> Fire Protection | IT Services      | Security
> Tel. : (780)972-4739
> Fax  : (780)747-6078
> Email: jacintech at gmail.com <mailto:jacintech at gmail.com>
> Web  : http://www.jacintech.com
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