Droid Sensors, Mobile Sensors

Apple Patent Application Uses Heart Rhythm to ID Users

Apple has filed a patent application that shows an interesting way the firm is looking at telling if the user holding a future iPhone is authorized to use it. The app shows an iPhone with sensors in the case that reads the users heart rhythm. Patent: link Source: link

Future iPhone Could Gain Sense Of Smell with sensor

In about a year, the Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) hopes to have prototype phones from Apple, LG, Qualcomm, and Samsung that can sense carbon monoxide and fire. On Friday, the S&T said that it has begun actively funding a project that has been in the research phase since 2007 to develop cell phones equipped with sensors capable to detecting dangerous chemicals. More: link

Raisin Health Monitor Sends Details On Your Heart Rate To your iPhone

This device can connect to your iPhone via Bluetooth, sending vital information such as physical activity, your pulse and other medical details to the app, which will then show you the information and store it for you to track it later. More: link

Medical Sensor for Asthmatics – Breathe In, Breathe Out

Asthmatics should regularly monitor their airways to determine if there’s any deterioration, but checking in to see a doctor that frequently is time consuming so designer Felix created Blue Flow. The system combines a peak flow monitor with mobile phone software. Information is wirelessly transmitted to the phone for your doctor to monitor. The information gathered can be used to determine the best course of action since the condition is finicky and changes based on a number of health and env...

Plastic sensor monitor body functions

The German research organization(the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM in Munich) has announced that they are working on a chip that can detect deep vein thrombosis using only a single drop of blood, as well as a compact wristband that measures temperature, skin moisture and more. More: link

The human energy recycle system for sensors

The human energy recycle system is an innovative concept that can gather energy emitted by human or even pets. This energy is used to power other devices, ensuring a new lifestyle for mass people with reduced electric bills and complementing to the environment. When emergency power is required for a mobile device, these units can be connected to the device directly. Alternatively, the energy of the battery can be stored in the ‘Application’ units for later use. Source: link

Robovie for iPod with sensors

The Robovie-mR2 is a robotic device that integrates the iPod Touch as its central control interface and connection to the web. The Robovie additionally incorporates a CCD sensor 3.4 megapixel camera and microphones to capture information from its surroundings, using natural speech software to relay communications back to humans. Source: link

Lifeline with AutoAlert Option

Royal Philips Electronics has introduced Lifeline with AutoAlert, a medical alert service(based on sensors) which is able to detect falls and call for help. More info: link

Microchip Enables iPod, iPhone Accessory Development

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) announced three development kits that enable the rapid design of accessories for iPod and iPhone using Microchip's portfolio of PIC microcontrollers and sensors. The kits provide examples of the hardware/sensors and software required to implement applications, such as digital-audio sound systems, docking stations and a multitude of new accessories that can leverage the infrastructure for iPod and iPhone. "Microchip's development kits help designers of...

SPARKvue – healthcare sensor for iPhone

PASCO is pleased to announce real-time data collection and analysis on your iPhone or iPod Touch--for the flexibility of science--anytime, anywhere. SPARKvue for iPhone, coming this spring to the App Store, supports a wide range of displays and analysis tools: - Graphs - Digits - Meters -Statistics Just connect any of our PASPORT Sensors via our wireless sensor interface, PASPORT AirLink 2, to your iPhone or iPod Touch. What’s more, SPARKvue for iPhone recognizes the onboard accele...