Remember a company called Eleksen? They’re the makers of the ElekTex smart fabric technology which we took a look at last year when we reviewed several Kenpo jackets that utilizes the technology. Eleksen is back in the news again - this time with a new electronics module called the FM Radio. Yeah I know – somewhat lame name but hey – it accurately describes what it does. It’s indeed a standalone FM radio unit which can be fully controlled by the new Eleksen fabric sensor which utilizes their Common Interface Technology. With an Eleksen sensor embedded in a piece of clothing, you can have garment or accessories integrate a full FM radio solution. This seems like the next logical step for Eleksen – especially when you consider they’ve already solved the fabric integration efforts with the Apple iPod. Integrating with an FM radio module is the next logical step. Think of the implications. If you have a jacket with the ElekTex sensor connected to an FM Radio module, you’ll be able to listen to FM Radio simply by connecting headphones to your jacket. Add an FM transmitter to your iPod and you’ll be able to tune in wirelessly to your iPod now.  Very cool stuff.

Oh yeah – I mentioned that Eleksen had a new fabric sensor. As I briefly talked about above – the new sensor supports Eleksen’s Common Interface which makes it easier for Eleksen customers to separate their interactive apparel products from their control electronics. The Common Interface allows all the electronics to be interchangeable and modular. All of Eleksen’s electronics modules have been updated to be compatible with Eleksen’s new sensor technology.

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