by Alfred Poor | December 15, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of our favorite topics related to wearable health tech devices is the question of control. How can you create a user interface that is easy to use but that does not require complex or intrusive equipment. We’ve covered smart garments and touch pads and...
by Alfred Poor | January 6, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the most important features of any wearable Health Tech device is how the user interacts with it. For many devices, the most difficult task is developing a good means for the user to input commands. As a result, we’re always on the lookout for new...
by Alfred Poor | September 21, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
It may seem obvious, but you have to know your market when you’re designing a new product or service. This is especially true if you’re creating a consumer electronics device, or if you want to create something for the elderly to use. And if you’re...
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by Alfred Poor | April 5, 2016 | General News, Health
For better or worse, smartphones have changed the social landscape. They provide easy access to communications, information, and other useful functions. Seniors cannot always take advantage of these features, due to small buttons or touch areas, confusing user...
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by Alfred Poor | March 7, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News
Long-time readers of Health Tech Insider know that we pay a lot of attention to the user interface for wearable devices. There’s no one right answer; touch, gesture, speech recognition, and even brain-hardware interfaces all have a part to play. Still,...
