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"Wearable devices, which are characterized by being light-weight, energy efficient, ergonomic, and potentially reconfigurable, are marching steadily towards becoming mainstream. They are expected to substantially expand the applications of modern consumer electronics. Similarly, there has been a massive interest in smart objects that can be connected to the internet to allow remote access and control thus enabling innovative services and applications. Such objects are utilized in smart homes, mobile health, and industrial applications, such as in smart grids and transportation"-- Provided by publisher.

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