Fab-Tune: A regulator of the Basic Features of Cell Phone

Abstract

The rise of advanced engineered fibers and sophisticated electronics has paved the way for a new category of textile materials that integrate technology. Smart or electronic textiles are characterized as fabrics that engage with their environment. Smart textiles are fabrics that can respond and adjust to environmental stimuli. The origin of the stimulus and reaction may derive from electrical, thermal, chemical, or magnetic sources. In recent years, smart textiles have been developed to merge electronics with textiles. A smart textile typically possesses five primary functions: sensors, actuators, data processing, energy supply, and communication. The advancement of thin, flexible, and highly sensitive sensors positions smart textiles as the future of fashion. This study outlines an endeavor to create a smart apparel system in Bangladesh, termed “Fab-Tune,” designed to regulate the basic features of mobile devices and music players via Bluetooth. The embedded system comprised a microcontroller, capacitive touch sensors, a battery, a battery management system, and a voltage regulator. Fab-Tune proficiently executed orders to initiate a playlist, play, and pause. Modify the volume, access the preceding track, and progress to the subsequent track on a playlist without tactile engagement with the mobile device. The Fab-Tune can remotely silence a mobile device. The technology will be integrated into the sleeve or other appropriate locations of apparel for mobile operation. The created system demonstrates a decent responsiveness during usage. This is the inaugural endeavor in Bangladesh, and development is essential for its advancements and commercialization.