LionsGate Technologies announced that its software-defined app-devices will be available as white-label products for medical device manufacturers and healthcare service providers. This in turn will enable OEMs to bring low-cost mHealth products to market quickly and cost-effectively.

“With our unique audio based connectivity platform called Kenek Core, we have developed software defined app-devices that drive medical sensors,” said Tom Walker, President and CEO of LGTmedical. “Our universal interface enables standard medical sensors to easily connect to mobile devices through the audio port. This means the sensor is driven entirely by the app in the smartphone or tablet.”

Said audio-based interface dramatically lowers the cost of vital signs monitoring, making medical devices more affordable.

A pulse oximeter application is currently available for integration, with blood pressure monitor and thermometer coming in Q2 2015. The app-devices are compatible with select iOS and Android mobile devices.