by Alfred Poor | October 3, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
At a recent CES show in Las Vegas, I met someone who was developing a smart insole to measure the pressure forces at multiple locations on the subject’s foot. As we discussed the design challenges, she said “The biggest problem is figuring out where to put...
by Alfred Poor | September 11, 2018 | General News, Health
You are probably aware of the late night television commercials in which an elderly person is on the floor, calling “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” This is the rallying cry of the personal emergency response system (PERS) companies, who...
by Alfred Poor | August 10, 2018 | Fitness, General News, Health
Wearables for fitness and health are becoming commonplace. I often notice a smartwatch or fitness band on others I meet on a typical day. According to IDC, unit sales of these devices are predicted to grow over the next four years. It may be surprising to find that...
by Bruce Brown | June 13, 2018 | General News, Health
Wearables that measure blood pressure without bulky upper arm cuffs and attached electronics are on the way. The devices will be a boon to people with irregular heartbeats and to others for whom continuous monitoring is more useful than occasional one-time readings....
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by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
Wearables need to be small. That way, they use less power, take up less space, are less intrusive, and are more convenient. However, “small” is a problem. How do you control the devices? Tiny buttons and dials can be awkward (if not impossible) for many...
