Neva poles would give skiers a grip on connectivity
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Functions of the Neva ski poles can be turned on or off via the user's linked smartphone
Neva ski poles contain a microprocessor and OLED screen, allowing skiers to do things such as receiving phone calls while on the slopes
Neva users can obtain a record of the day's runs, on Google Earth
To take or ignore calls, Neva users swipe a gloved finger or thumb across an optical sensor embedded in the screen
Article Summary
It seems that more and more often, we’re hearing about people adding computer functionality to existing products – turning so-called “dumb” devices into “smart” ones. While that’s understandable with electronic appliances such as fridges and washing machines, a lot of people might scoff at the idea of a smart ski pole ... wouldn’t that be sort of like a smart pencil sharpener or doorstop? It turns out, however, that software engineer Anthony Griesel’s Neva microprocessor-equipped ski poles could actually be kind of useful.
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