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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by hex4def6 on Monday October 17, 2022 @04:12PM (#33238940)
I worked with the guy that designed this gadget (Hi Eric!), back in ~2009 or so.

It would be really cool to see another version with smaller electronics, flex PCB, etc.

Other features, like connection to a smart phone for waypoint navigation would be neat.

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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by sitkack on Monday October 17, 2022 @05:28PM (#33239739)
I wonder how well a headband would work.

Having everything integrated into a baseball cap makes the most sense.

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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by shard on Monday October 17, 2022 @07:31PM (#33240953)
Headband would require constant wearing of a hat. I would prefer a belt version.
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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by jamiek88 on Monday October 17, 2022 @08:50PM (#33241641)
Same but with a belt, I don’t wear a belt as a rule.

This could easily be a Fitbit type device on wrist.

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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by sitkack on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @12:17AM (#33242916)
With the hat or belt, the device is aligned to the body. Wrist mounting would seem to add another degree of freedom. It could work, but the tech would have to be a lot higher.
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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by jahsome on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @12:40AM (#33243045)
Why no belts?
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Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ... by throwup on Monday October 17, 2022 @05:49PM (#33239970)
I'd love to see a smaller version too! The GPS-tracking-bracelet aesthetic isn't really for me, but I'm still intrigued by the idea.

The key components are a compass and motors, and since 2009 those have been dramatically miniaturized, thanks to the smartphone industry. Combine that with flex PCB and I bet you could fit everything in the form factor of a slap bracelet.

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