Drop-n-Play: A new device interface for iPod jackets

After a decade of research on smart textiles, numerous e-textile products such as iPod jackets have reached the market. However, they seem to be unpopular due to lack of convenience. This paper presents a new device interface called Drop-n-Play that connects portable devices with smart textiles using an intuitive and convenient method.

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