Japan telecom operator NTT DOCOMO will showcase several innovative mobile services at CEATEC JAPAN 2014.
NTT DOCOMO said it exhibits will include the latest innovative interface for mobile communications, in-vehicle agent services for drivers, a wearable healthcare device that can measure acetone emitted from human skin, and more.
Innovative Navigation Device
NTT DOCOMO’s YUBI NAVI prototype navigation device will be at display. By holding the device, user can navigate to destinations based on tactile sensations, eliminating the need to look at a map on a smartphone screen. The device can be used for non-visual, non-verbal communication of feelings and emotions, which are expressed through tactile sensations emitted by the device.
Voice agent for communicating with automobiles
DOCOMO said its in-vehicle agent converses with people as they drive, using driving circumstances and information learned through previous conversations. It will ask the driver about their physical condition after sudden breaking, or ask where the driver is going when the car starts.
5G transmission experiment
The 5G mobile network, which will offer 100 times the speed and 1,000 times the capacity of today’s LTE network, is currently under development by DOCOMO. The telecom operator will demo a video showing exciting capabilities of 5G. Also, a real-time simulator will enable visitors to experience how the future will be enhanced with 5G.
Measuring skin-emitted acetone for health management
Visitors can try out the world’s first wearable device measuring skin-emitted acetone, an organic compound exuded through a metabolic process, to see how much fat they have burned. Daily acetone measurements will support the provision of healthcare advice tailored for individuals to help them avoid or alleviate lifestyle-related diseases.
Healthcare services utilizing “hitoe” smart clothing
The exhibit will demonstrate the diverse sports and healthcare applications made possible by the smart nanofiber clothing called “hitoe.” The clothing will enable wearers to effortlessly measure biometric data, such as their heart rate, using a dedicated app.
Pix source: CEATEC Japan 2013
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