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An Implantable Glucose Sensor Could Help Diabetics Stay Healthy

It is a rice grain-sized solar powered implantable sensor, which hides underneath the skin for about a year at a stretch and measures the blood glucose levels consistently all the while. The sensor send data to a variety of portable electronic devices such as cellphones and PDAs, alerting the patient each time the blood sugar levels go high. Clinical trials of the device are expected to being in two years, while the sensor could go on sale by 2017. Source: link

LiveCycle – wireless cycling computer and mounting system for iPhone and iPod Touch

LiveCycle is the first Wireless Cycling Computer&Sensor and mounting system for iPhone and iPod Touch. Incorporating advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology from New Potato, a single permanently-sealed sensor unit is mounted on the frame near the rear wheel that measures both bike speed and pedal cadence and transmits that information to a receiving unit attached to the 30 pin connector of the iPhone. Captured securely in a sleek and aerodynamic shock-absorbing handlebar mounted cradle ...

The universal remote control accessory for iPhone and iPod touch

FLPR lets you use iPhone or iPod touch to take control of the electronic devices in your home. Flip through channels, power up the surround sound system, turn up the volume, dim the lights and close the blinds. FLPR eliminates that cluttered mess of remotes on the coffee table. A snap to set up and simple to use, FLRP is a must have product. More info & purchase: link

Featured articles about mobile sensors(weekly)

1. McKinsey Quarterly: The Internet of Things(click to read) "More objects are becoming embedded with sensors and gaining the ability to communicate. The resulting information networks promise to create new business models, improve business processes, and reduce costs and risks." 2. The New Your Times: Connecting Your Car, Socks and Body to the Internet via mobile sensors(click to read) 3. PACE: Why industrial RFID works (click to read) RFID technology is making its way into indus...

The Internet of Things – Sensors Everywhere

Event at Stanford: The Internet of Things -  Sensors Everywhere When Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Networking and Refreshment  7:00pm - 8:30pm - Panel Discussion and Q/A Where Arbuckle Lounge and Bishop Auditorium at Stanford Business School PANELISTS: - Dr. Peter G. Hartwell, Senior Researcher, HP-Labs. - Warren Hogarth, VC, Sequoia Capital. Event Description: Today, an increasing number ofpervasive and connected sensors are intelligently monitoring our daily...