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Signalling Bicycle Jackets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Lumenus' Smart Bicycle Jacket Features Embedded LED Lights

— September 21, 2015 — Tech
Los Angeles-based company Lumenus is a smart clothing and technology brand that is looking to increase cyclist safety and visibility with this illuminated bicycle jacket.

The 'Lumenus Smart Jacket' features embedded LED lights on its chest, back and cuffs that are all automatically activated and hands-free. The bicycle jacket is actually synced up via Bluetooth to the rider's smartphone and is able to track the rider through GPS.

Using a companion app, the jacket is able to direct the rider where to go by programming a destination into the phone. Lights on the jacket's sleeves will flash to notify the rider which way to turn and also notify fellow motorists of the upcoming turn using lights located on the jacket's back. An accelerometer on the user's phone will likewise cause the jacket's lights to turn red when the rider slows down. The 'Lumenus' is also fully washable, waterproof and can can function for up to 30 hours on a single charge.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Clothing - The Lumenus Smart Jacket demonstrates the potential for integrating technology into clothing for safety and convenience.
2. Internet of Things (iot) Wearables - The integration of the Lumenus Smart Jacket with the rider's smartphone showcases the power of IoT wearables in enhancing user experiences.
3. Enhanced Visibility - The embedded LED lights on the Lumenus Smart Jacket highlight the trend of using technology to improve visibility and safety for cyclists.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling Apparel - The Lumenus Smart Jacket opens up opportunities for cycling apparel companies to incorporate technology into their products for safety and convenience.
2. Smart Technology - The Lumenus Smart Jacket exemplifies the potential for smart technology companies to create innovative wearables that integrate with smartphones for various applications.
3. Safety Equipment - The illuminated features of the Lumenus Smart Jacket suggest opportunities for safety equipment manufacturers to develop high-tech products for improved visibility and protection.
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