Parvus Zypad WR1100 Rugged Wrist Wearable Wireless Computer

[Orlando]

Parvus has rolled out another of its rugged wrist wearable wireless computer in the form of the Zypad WR1100.This wrist wearable wireless computer is having Linux Operating System.It has a special fiberglass-reinforced nylon/magnesium alloy case to maximize durability. The rugged WR1100 is designed to work in harsh environmental conditions meeting the MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461E standards.The new gear conforms with MIL-STD-810F environmental and MIL-STD-461E EMI requirements, suitable for military and defense applications. The x86 compatible modular computer can be worn comfortably on the user's wrist for hands-free operation. It can be configured to access any remote host system through its integrated wired and/or wireless interfaces using its Linux operating system.

Zypad WR1100Weighing at just 23 ounces, this lightweight device is made of fiberglass-reinforced nylon/magnesium alloy case that is capable to withstand water, dust, extreme temperatures and other harsh operating conditions. As for the specs itself, it comes with a 3.5-inch 640×480 touchscreen display with an automatic contrast mode (readable in direct sunlight), Linux OS operating system, WiFi, Bluetooth/Zigbee interfaces, a GPS receiver, electronic compass, biometric fingerprint sensor, and a tilt and dead reckoning system.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Ergonomics:

Core Computing System Easily Detaches from Rigid Wrist Support by Pressing Two Buttons at Same Time. Rigid Wrist Support w/ Interlocking Buckle System Fits Comfortably on Wrist

Modular Design and Expansion:

Modular Battery Pack and Add-on Module Expansion System to Rapidly Change Configuration of Device. Add-on modules with GPS or WWAN+ GPS

Compass & GPS:

Electronic Compass and GPS Receiver for Location Detection

Tilt and Dead Reckoning:

Anytime, Anywhere Tracking if User Has Been Motionless for a Specified Period of Time

Wireless Radio:

WPAN (Bluetooth or ZigBee) and WLAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi)

Multiple I/O:

USB Device and USB Host ports, as well as stereo audio and mono microphone interfaces

Color Display:

VGA 640x480 High Visibility Color Display with Touch Screen and Automatic Contrast: Users can Comfortably View Data and Images in Direct Sunlight or Darkened Environments on Shock Resistant Display.

High Performance CPU:

High Performance CPU and Memory System: 128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM, as well as μSD Card memory expansion

Power Management:

Li-Polymer Cells for Maximum Operating Time and Energy Conservation; Modular, Hot-Swappable Battery Pack to Exchange Modules without Switching off Device

[Orlando]

Another major benefit of the WR1100 is its modularity — the ability to change the functions for the device by merely replacing a module. If the user wishes to switch from a GPS receiver to a GPRS module, for example, this can be done through a simple, plug-and-play, hot swap operation. The battery module can also be easily removed and replaced in the field with hot swapping functionality.

The unit integrates a number of innovative features, including 802.11 and Bluetooth/Zigbee interfaces, a GPS receiver, electronic compass, biometric fingerprint sensor, and a tilt-and-dead reckoning system that detects the position of the user's arm and sets the system to standby mode when the arm is hanging down beside the body. The wearable PC can be configured for specific missions by replacing a mission specific module. If the user wishes to switch from a GPS receiver to a GPRS module, for example, this can be done through a simple, plug-and-play, hot swap operation. The battery module can also be easily removed and replaced in the field with hot swapping functionality.

Zypad WR1100 is available in four Models:-

1. WWR-110L-0041 - Zypad WR 1100 Linux (w/Bluetooth + GPS + Compass), Green
   
   
2. WWR-110L-0141 - Zypad WR 1100 Linux (w/Bluetooth + GPS), Green
   
   
3. WWR-110L-2141 - Zypad WR 1100 Linux (w/Zigbee + GPS), Green
   
   
4. WWR-110L-2041 - Zypad WR 1100 Linux (w/Zigbee +GPS +Compass), Green

[Fullorton]

Zypad WR1100 Rugged Wrist Wearable Wireless Computer has a special fiberglass-reinforced nylon/magnesium alloy case to maximize its durability and minimize weight, along with a large high-resolution touch screen display protected it against water and dust ingress. The Zypad’s rigid wrist support system allows ergonomic positioning and easy fastening to the arm, even over the users work clothes, thus ensuring ideal weight distribution and maximum comfort, while the removable computing core allows users to easily insert/remove it from main wrist support at any time.

[O'Brian]

Is it really a computer...?? Amazing

[CelineJ]

While browsing this thread I remember the article of an amazing technology I've read recently, human and computer hybrids have been a theoretical possibility, but not a real likelihood. However, experts have introduced, Two new developments bring biological computing closer than ever. According to it, medical science is especially interested in the possibility, as programmable, biologically neutral computers would be able to improve diagnostics. Medical science is not the only use for these developments, but it is sure to be one of the first uses. It's a start. I can't wait to see what's gonna happen in the next 5 yrs.

[Kork]

That really looks cool. Based on Linux kernel 2.6 you can easily manage your task with. This one is sure a geek toy not for the regular users. Because working on such small screen on linux is not a easy task. Also such hybrid computers are only designed for some specific purpose only. You cannot take full advantage out of it.