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The Original Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for his revolutionary new invention–the telephone. This was a major break through for technology researchers and his ideas have been used as inspiration for today's latest technologies. Link for Additional Information -
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Evolution in the Making of Wearable Technology Timeline
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First Headphones Used
In 1881, the first pair of headphones that had been seen in use were used by a telephone operator women. This new technology was a one piece that rested on the shoulders and weighed over 10 pounds. Link for Additional Information -
Invention of the Hearing Aid
The first electric hearing aid was invented by Miller Reese. Hearing Aids provide assistance to people who lack the ability to hear correctly. These devices are used often by older people and students in classrooms that have hearing disabilities. Link for Video about Hearing Aids used in classrooms and Link for Additional Information -
Invention of Pagers
Pagers were invented in 1921, but were not as common until arount the 1980s-1990s. This type of wearable technology was created to allow workers, like at a hospital, in order to have access to instand communication and eventually was also used for personal use. Link for Additional Information -
Virtual Reality Headset Invented
The first virtual reality headset was created in 1968 by American computer scientist Ivan Sutherland along with his student, Bob Sproull. This was the first glimpse of a VR device resembling what we know and use today, Link for Additional Information -
Fitbit was Founded
The Fitbit was founded in 2007 by James Park and Eric Friedman who saw an opportunity to create a new type of wearable technology. Link for Fun Quiz / Link for Video and Link for Additional Information -
Google Announces "Google Glass"
Google Glass or Google glasses were announced on April 4, 2012 and the announcement was followed by the mission statement provided by Google stating, "We think technology should work for you — to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don’t." Link for Fun quiz and Link for Additional Information -
Apple Watch
The Apple Watch was first announced in September, 2014 and was estimated to be released the next April. The watch can do many tasks like an iPhone can and even allows you to answer calls. The watch has evolved a lot overtime and eventually became the #1 best selling piece of wearable technology world-wide. This type of wearable technology is also used in classroom environments very frequently. Link for Video -
AirPods Released to the Public
AirPods created by Apple was revolutionary to how people could listen to music from their phone wirelessly with the help of bluetooth. This type of wearable technolgy has become very common, especially in school age children. Link for Additional Information -
The Pilot was Released
These earpieces are the world's first smart earpiece and can communicate and translate between different people when speaking different languages. This type of technology can be very useful in a classroom environment. Link for Additional Information -
Smart Rings Technology scheduled to be Released
Smart ring are in the process of becoming the next trendy type of wearable technology. These rings have new features that can track you fitness, pay for things, etc. Link for Video and Link for Additional Information
