Abstract: A flexible wearable computer in the form of a belt comprising in combination, elements for computing comprising a microprocessor module, a RAM-I/O module, a plurality of mass memory modules, a power supply module, and a plurality of bus termination modules operationally associated with a plurality of flexible signal relaying means. The computing elements are mechanically associated with a flexible non-stretchable member, and a protective covering means. The flexible non-stretchable wearable member is secured around various parts of the body. An input and output device is connected to the flexible wearable computer by the I/O bus attached to the output and input ports.

Abstract: A portable computer having elements for computing comprising a plurality of microcomputer elements, at least one flexible wearable member, structures for mounting a plurality of said microcomputer elements on said wearable member, and flexible signal relaying for electrically connecting said microcomputer elements in a user determined sequence. The computer preferably includes a plurality of PC card connectors receiving PC cards for performing a desired computing function. The wearable member includes a plurality of enclosures, with at least one of the PC card connectors being disposed within each enclosure. According to one embodiment, the portable computer includes a power supply to provide power to the microcomputer elements, the power supply including a flexible battery that forms a casing of the computer to protect the plurality of microcomputer elements.

Abstract: A wearable support and interconnection structure for a modular microcomputer system having a plurality of microcomputer cards housed in a plurality of microcomputer card pockets linked by flexible circuitry and card connectors within a wearable garment. The support and interconnection structure includes a plurality of channels defined in the garment that secure an electronic linking system to the wearable garment. The linking system includes a plurality of flat flexible cables encasing flexible circuitry and operably connected to a plurality of microcomputer card connectors opening into each pocket. The linking system extends from pocket to pocket in a predetermined sequence. The support and interconnection structure operably couples microcomputer cards, including at least a processor card (and power supply), a device card and one or more special function cards, such as, for example, PCMCIA cards, such that, when provided with power, an operational microcomputer system is created.