SensiumVitals wireless patch can monitor patients while in hospital
The system enables early intervention by continuously monitoring vital signs of heart rate, respiration rate and axillary temperature every two minutes.
Research: Smart clothing and body sensor shipments to hit 190M through 2021
The firm anticipates that body sensors will represent approximately 70% of the total market, with smart clothing accounting for about 30%.
Google scores patent for a smart contact lens for diabetes
The lens features miniature sensors and a micro-thin radio antenna to track glucose levels, and is able to send the information collected to a mobile device.
Valencell updates its sensor systems for wearables and hearables
Two new Benchmark biometric sensor systems are smaller, more power efficient, and deliver Valencell's market-leading biometric accuracy.
BITalino promises easy creation of projects with body signals
Using BITalino, anyone can build self-tacking applications based on its body information; the toolkit supports a number of sensors as well as Bluetooth LE.
Valencell raises $2.64M for its biometric sensor technology
The company helps wearable device makers measure the reliability, performance and accuracy of products powered by its technology.
AlerSense monitors the air inside your home to prevent allergy and asthma attacks
The smart device and its companion app provide asthma and allergy sufferers with precious time to remove themselves from, or alter the environment.
Breath sensor could help in early diagnosis and monitoring of diseases
The metal oxide-based nanofiber sensor is designed to detect specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a human breath.
Senseonics raises $10M for its implanted CGM sensor
The company makes a pill-like sensor that is entirely implanted in the user's upper arm from where it can continuously monitor glucose levels.
New software makes product development easier for wearable device makers
MotionEngine Wear provides high performance and low power activity tracking, sleep monitoring, context awareness, gesture control, and navigation.