LXE Using Animation to Market the HX2 Wearable Computer

LXE is using a cartoon character called the "Scan Man" to market their new wearable, rugged computer called the HX2. The HX2 has a screen made from the same material as a fighter-jet's cockpit windshield and is strapped to your arm.

I haven't spent much time thinking about wearable computers. Maybe it's time. Here are two interesting descriptions on LXE's website:

1. Breakaway ring scanner improves operator safety by preventing snags. (Snags is another word for ripping your finger off)
2. Voice enabled with ToughTalk technology. (I wonder if this was tested on sailors?)

This computer enables you to point at a distant object and voice order it to be scanned. The voice enabled computer is strapped to your arm and connected to a scanner ring that fits on your finger. Very clever! I wonder if there are any restrictions on which finger you can use to point?

The Latest Information on Appforge

After losing over $24 million since 2001 Appforge closes and sells assets to Oracle. Here are a number of additional articles and blogs on the subject:

• http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=22038&hed=Oracle+Picks+Up+AppForge§or=Industries&subsector=Computing
• http://www.localtechwire.com/business/local_tech_wire/venture/story/1278877/
• http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2007/04/19/oracle_appforge/
• http://www.thealarmclock.com/mt/archives/2007/04/oracle_buys_ass.html
• http://mikeg.typepad.com/perceptions/2007/04/oracle_buys_ass.html
• http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2007/04/19/oracle_appforge/
• http://radiofreetooting.blogspot.com/2007/04/appforge-no-news-is-er-no-news.html

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