Big Fiber Slicing for Dynamic Multi-Modal Multi-Preference Applications of Smart Fabrics

In recent years, significant breakthroughs have been achieved in smart fabric technology within the healthcare sector, providing an impetus for the smart integration of wearable devices and equipment in medical applications. However, the tight coupling between fabric hardware devices and software solutions, tailored for various scenarios, has led to inefficient utilization of hardware resources and led to challenges for device upgrades and iterations. This paper focuses on the virtualization technology of smart fabric hardware resources and introduces a novel approach, termed “Big Fiber Slicing”. First, we outline the design of novel fiber devices customized for two major application scenarios: health monitoring and protection. Subsequently, we delve into the process of partitioning hardware resources into multiple “fiber slices” to better meet the unique requirements of various application scenarios and services. Next, we built a smart fabric platform, combined with 5 real multi-modal applications with different preferences, to verify the performance of the system when resources are limited and demand changes dynamically. Lastly, we explore the potential challenges that smart fabric technology may encounter in future application scenarios and provide insights into the future direction of this field.