VOA慢速英语:World’s First ‘Smart Jacket’ Ready to Launch

A jacket that communicates with electronic devices is the latest invention in wearable technology.
可穿戴技术的最新发明是一件可与电子设备相连的夹克。
The “smart jacket” was developed by Google in partnership with the American clothing manufacturer Levi’s.
这款“智能夹克”由谷歌和美国服装制造商李维斯共同开发。
The two companies recently demonstrated the jacket at the South by Southwest technology conference in Austin, Texas.
双方最近在南部的德克萨斯州奥斯丁的西南技术大会上展示了该夹克。
The jacket is made from the same denim material that Levi’s is known for worldwide. But it also comes equipped with wireless connectivity.
该夹克由世界知名的李维斯牛仔布制成。但它还配备了无线连接设备。
The technology uses fabric made with materials that can carry electronic signals. This lets people touch an area of the jacket near the wrist to perform wireless actions.
该技术采用了一种特别的织物，由可携带电子信号的材料制成。人们触摸夹克上手腕附近的区域便可进行无线操作。
The interactive jacket includes a small “smart tag” that attaches to the end of the sleeve. This connects with Bluetooth technology to communicate with other devices.
交互式夹克的袖端有一个小的“智能标签”。它使用蓝牙技术接通其他电子设备。
If this tag is removed, the jacket can be washed just like other pieces of clothing.
如果去掉这个标签，这件夹克可像其他衣服一样洗涤。
The jacket is expected to begin selling this autumn for $350.
这件夹克预计今年秋季开始出售，标价350美元。
The new product demonstrates Google and Levi’s desire to create a modern version of denim. The material was first introduced in 1873.
此款新产品显示了谷歌和李维斯开发现代牛仔布的愿望。这种布料于1873年问世。
The jacket lets users easily control mobile devices while doing other activities, the project website says. Users can connect directly from the jacket to several different services, including phones, music or maps.
该项目的网站称，该夹克让用户在进行其他活动时，能够轻松掌控移动设备。用户可以直接通过这件夹克连接不同的服务，包括手机、音乐或地图。
Developers expect the jacket to be especially popular among bicycle riders. They may find the technology easier to use than a smartwatch.
开发者们预计该夹克将深受骑行者们的喜爱。他们会发现该技术比智能手表更容易使用。
The project website says its team expects to see many other kinds of wearable technology in the future. It also urges designers to come up with their own ideas.
该项目的网站称，他们预计将来会看到许多其他类型的可穿戴技术。这也敦促设计师提出他们自己的想法。
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