This Smartphone Jacket Functions as a DIY Body Camera
Mishal Omar — October 10, 2016 — Tech
References: kickstarter
This smartphone jacket works to easily record and capture outdoor adventures and activities in a way that is hands-free.
Called the 'Captr Jacket,' the functional clothing item was designed for both men and women. It contains an interior pocket near the chest in which smartphones can be placed, as well as a gorilla glass eye piece that allows the phone's camera to capture whatever the user needs it to. The smartphone jacket also features a charging pocket with a battery, is made from weather-proof fabric, has a soft interior and features pockets -- ensuring that those who wear it remain warm.
These multi-functional jackets come in the form of activewear or winterwear and are likely to be popular among those who often enjoy various outdoor adventures.
Called the 'Captr Jacket,' the functional clothing item was designed for both men and women. It contains an interior pocket near the chest in which smartphones can be placed, as well as a gorilla glass eye piece that allows the phone's camera to capture whatever the user needs it to. The smartphone jacket also features a charging pocket with a battery, is made from weather-proof fabric, has a soft interior and features pockets -- ensuring that those who wear it remain warm.
These multi-functional jackets come in the form of activewear or winterwear and are likely to be popular among those who often enjoy various outdoor adventures.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Jacket - A wearable technology that combines clothing and smartphone capabilities, providing a hands-free way to record outdoor activities.
2. Multi-functional Clothing - Clothing items designed with multiple purposes, such as incorporating pockets, charging capabilities, and weather-proof materials, for enhanced convenience and functionality.
3. DIY Body Camera - Allowing individuals to transform their smartphones into body cameras, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional body-worn cameras for capturing adventures and activities.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Apparel - The outdoor apparel industry can explore incorporating smartphone-compatible features in their products to appeal to adventure enthusiasts and offer a seamless recording experience.
2. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can focus on developing innovative clothing items that seamlessly integrate smartphone functionalities, providing users with convenient and practical solutions for recording and capturing experiences.
3. Adventure Tourism - The adventure tourism industry can leverage smartphone jackets to enhance customer experiences, allowing tourists to document their adventures hands-free without the need for additional equipment.
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