The device supports reading on the Run-n-Read move
This is the invention of the Weartrons - a group of designers in New York (USA), to help users watch both physical exercise and reading books to avoid feeling bored while running.
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Run-n-Read integrates an accelerometer to measure the speed, mileage, and burnout of a user's energy. It is used to grip the sports headband or collar to keep track of head and shoulders while jogging.
When connected to a tablet using the Android or iOS operating system via Bluetooth and synchronized with a dedicated e-book reader application, the device plays text on screen simultaneously with the eye movement of the device. The owner, so that the writing almost without vibration or blur.
To go to the page, users only need to type once on the screen and type twice when wanting to return to the previous page. Run-n-Read has a mini USB port for charging, with a minimum usage time of 20 hours after each charge.
The Run-n-Read team said their product could also help people reduce stress or strain when reading books on a car or train. Weartrons is raising funds to bring the product into mass production in the hope that reading aids on the move will be available in January 2014 for around $ 40.
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