Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for personal area network (PAN) enablement. PAIN connection uses an interconnection laminate substrate for connectivity of personal area network components. The interconnection laminate substrate may be flexible or rigid. In one preferred form of the invention, the interconnection laminate substrate is flexible. A plurality of personal area network components is provided. An interconnection laminate substrate is provided within a manufactured article (e.g., a soft good assembly), where the interconnection laminate substrate enables connectivity among the plurality of personal area network components, and where the interconnection laminate substrate comprises interconnection wiring encapsulated in at least one protective encapsulation layer, with the interconnection wiring being coupled to a plurality of exposed connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for physiological analysis. The physiological analysis is based on the use of a wearable sensor array. A plurality of sensors and conductors is coupled to a compression garment, where the compression garment has stretchable portions that stretch, e.g., in a single dimension. The garment can include a shirt, a sports bra, or a vest. Associated on-board electronics are mounted to at least one of the compression garment and the hub and electrically connected to the hub and generate a physiological profile, based on at least one output from each of the sensors. At least one aspect of the physiological profile is communicated to a processor configured to analyze the at least one aspect and generate an assessment based on the analysis.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe approaches for warming a portion of a human body. The warming is based on heated apparel (e.g., a heated glove) coupled to an electrical power supply through a heater controller. The heated apparel (e.g., a glove) can be fabricated using a narrow knit electronic textile. A heater can be constructed from the narrow knit electronic textile. The heater is coupled to the heated apparel (e.g., a glove) for warming a portion (e.g., a hand) of a human body, wherein heating by the heater is accomplished using electrical power from the electrical power supply. The heater is controlled by a heater controller which is interposed between the heater and the electrical power supply.

Abstract: A cartridge for use with a beverage brewing system to prepare a brewed beverage includes a cartridge body having a chamber and a flavorant arranged within the chamber. A first identification element is applied to the cartridge and provides a first cartridge authenticator. A second identification element is applied to the cartridge and provides a second cartridge authenticator.