Smartwatch Inventor

At the MIT Media Lab, Steve Mann, an inventor and professor known as "the father of wearable computing," developed on the concept. Mann got numerous Science and Engineering degrees from McMaster University before coming to the esteemed college. He created High Dynamic Range photography, or HDR, while studying (and eventually teaching). This device was created to help welders lessen the amount of glare they see when welding. The strong light causes the welder to lose sight of their work, lowering intricacy and accuracy. At a pace of 120 frames per second, HDR combines three photos, one with a high exposure, one with a low exposure, and one in the middle, into a single image. As a result, the welder can see more detail and less glare.



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Mann S. Electrical & Computer Engineering. (2021, December 8). Retrieved February 22, 2022, from https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/mann-s/

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Original inventor of smartwatch technology: Steve Mann. T1 Tact Watch ® | Official Tactical Smartwatch | American Brand. (2021, December 10). Retrieved February 18, 2022, from https://t1tactwatch.com/original-inventor-of-smartwatch-technology-steve-mann/

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