Power Felt
Door Yan Hi WONG
1. principle
1.1. structure
1.1.1. plastic fibers
1.1.2. layers of carbon nanotubes
1.2. using temperature differences i.e.thermoelectrics
1.2.1. e.g.room temperature , body temperature
1.3. collect power from vibrations or movement
1.3.1. convert heat to electrical current
2. Potential uses
2.1. Healthcare
2.1.1. keep the wearer warm
2.2. Medical monitoring
2.2.1. embedded sensors in clothing
2.2.1.1. doctors can keep track of patients’ health remotely
2.3. Military
2.3.1. GPS systems
2.4. Industrial activities
2.5. Daily application
2.5.1. charging mp3 players, cell phones, flashlight and a weather radio
3. Example products
3.1. emergency bag
3.2. smartphone case
3.3. clothes
3.3.1. glow-in-the-dark bridal gown
3.3.2. costumes for opera singer
3.3.3. sparkling cocktail dresses