Steve Mann (2014) Wearable Computing, in The Encyclopedia of Human-Computer Interaction, 2nd Ed. Made with beads of a silver ring abacus of 1.2 centimeter long and 0.7 centimeter wide, dating back to Chinese Qing Dynasty (1616-1911 BC )Ĭ (2010) The Story of the Chinese Abacus. more than just "wearable" and "computer". In short, "wearable computer" means more than the sum of its parts i.e. For example, its functions and purpose (algorithms, applications, etc.) can't be reconfigured (programmed) by the end user while wearing it. In particular, because the abacus is task-specific, it does not give rise to what we generally mean by "wearable computer".
Such devices have existed for centuries, but do not successfully embody Humanistic Intelligence. Here is a "computer" (an abacus) and since it is a piece of jewelry (a ring), it is wearable. Jerry Dennerline Amherst College, Emeritus. Chinese University of Hong Kong Press, 2018. Brush, Seal and Abacus: Troubled Vitality in Late Ming China’s. Steve Mann mentions it as an early form of wearable "computer": The Chinese Historical Review VolIssue 2. It is very practical piece and perfect for interior decoration purposes.A functioning abacus ring from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), exhibited at the Cheng Dawei Abacus Museum in Huangshan City, China. Inside the box is lined with decorative aged paper featuring Chinese characters, adding to the feel and authenticity of the product.
The case has been treated to help preserve the paintings and the exterior. The lid of the box is decorated by dragon and phoenix. This classical technique was developed 1200-1500 years ago in the Tang Dynasty Era, and reproduced by us today! Inside the box is lined with aged Chinese paper filled with characters, adding to the authenticity and feel of the product. Stylish brass fixtures and latch complete the exterior.
#Chinese abacus in cloth box skin#
This beautiful piece is made of wood and leather, using old traditional Chinese techniques, the leather is wrapped around the wood and bound tightly so that the skin is smooth and perfectly formed to the piece. This completely functional and historical item is presented in a wonderful hand painted Case. A horizontal beam separates the frame into two sections, known as the upper deck and the lower deck.
#Chinese abacus in cloth box series#
The frame of the abacus has a series of vertical rods on which a number of wooden beads are allowed to slide freely. The abacus is typically constructed of various types of hardwoods and comes in varying sizes. The Abacus can be used to perform addition, subtraction, division and multiplication & can also be used to extract square-roots and cubic roots. The abacus is also an excellent tool for teaching other base numbering systems since it easily adapts itself to any base.
One particular use for the abacus is teaching children simple mathematics and especially multiplication the abacus is an excellent substitute for rote memorization of multiplication tables, a particularly detestable task for young children. Blind children are taught to use the abacus where their sighted counterparts would be taught to use paper and pencil to perform calculations. The use of the abacus is still taught in Asian schools, and some schools in the West.
The Abacus is still in use today by shopkeepers in Asia and "Chinatowns" all over the world. This Brand NEW Chinese Abacus with Red Leather Box is a fully functional reproduction of the classical styles of Chinese ornaments and tools of the 1800's. Item Name: Chinese Abacus in Red Painted Box
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