Droid Sensors, Mobile Sensors

Broadcom Bluetooth Enables Mobile Phones to Keep Track of User’s Health

Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM)  today announced that it has extended its portfolio of Bluetooth® system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions to enable mobile phones (and other devices) to wirelessly track and monitor health and fitness indicators. Broadcom's implementation of the Bluetooth Health Devices Profile (HDP) helps expand the Bluetooth ecosystem to include very low power health and fitness sensors enabled by Bluetooth. Broadcom is demonstrating its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology at ...

Paper based diagnostic sensors(concept)

A paper sensor, perhaps with some help from a camera phone, can provide sophisticated diagnostics for remote points of care.

iPhone + Arduino + Heartrate Monitor = HumanAPI

In the project demonstrated in this video, iPhone developer Nikolai Onken has put together a prototype that gathers heart rate data from a Polar T31 transmitter, and collects it on his iPhone using Bluetooth transmission. Source: link

Wearable Health Monitoring Sensor Debuts in Japanese Market

WIN Human Recorder Co Ltd, a Japan-based venture firm, launched a health monitoring service that uses a sensor network. In the service, Health-related information is collected and analyzed by a small sensor attached to a human body, and it is viewed and managed on a mobile phone or a PC. This time, WIN Human Recorder released the "HRS-I," a system that measures electrocardiographic signals, body surface temperature and human movements at the same time by attaching a sensor with wirele...

Nokia Eco Sensor Concept

To meet Nokia's  future vision, the Nokia Research Center supported by Nokia designers conceived the Nokia Eco Sensor Concept.  Nokia's visionary design concept is a mobile phone and compatible sensing device that will help you stay connected to your friends and loved ones, as well as to your health and local environment. The concept The concept consists of two parts – a wearable sensor unit which can sense and analyze your environment, health, and local weather conditions, and a dedicat...

Vitalsens multi-parameter, body-worn, wireless monitoring device

Vitalsens is a wearable non-intrusive health monitor comprising a disposable electrode patch and a reusable clip on transmitter. Data relating to the wearer's health, including heart rate, ecg, temperature and levels of activity are measured in the chest area and transmitted via Bluetooth to software residing on a pc or laptop in the wearer's home or in a ward. This health information can then be accessed by the clinician either locally or remotely. The vitalsens device facilitates the me...

wakemate – mobile sensor – personal Actigraphy for a Better Nights Sleep

The WakeMate, a sensor-laden wristband packaged with sleep analysis software, determines the optimal wake-up point in your REM cycle and adjusts your alarm for that moment. It also lets you say you really use your iPhone 24/7. From the product page: Problem: Traditional alarm clocks wake you at a random point in your sleep cycle, leaving you feeling groggy. Solution: The WakeMate will analyze your sleep to find the optimal time for you to wake up. You will feel refreshed and energized e...

The iCarte – a RFID Sensor for iPhone

The iCarte™ is a Near Field Communication (NFC) /Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Reader, designed to provide NFC two-way communication, RFID read/write and contactless payment capability for the iPhone. NFC and RFID tag information can be written and read by the iCarte™ and communicated to the iPhone or to any Computer with a USB port. Sensor. iCarte™ has an embedded smart-chip that can be configured as debit, credit, pre-paid and loyalty cards, for secure contactless transactions....

Fitbit

The Fitbit accurately tracks your calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and sleep quality. The Fitbit contains a 3D motion sensor like the one found in the Nintendo Wii. The Fitbit tracks your motion in three dimensions and converts this into useful information about your daily activities. You can wear the Fitbit on your waist, in your pocket or on undergarments. At night, you can wear the Fitbit clipped to the included wristband in order to track your sleep. Anytime you walk by...

Diabetes Meter Mates With PC/Phone to Track Trends

Source:  The Wall Street Journal The device  looks like a fancy USB thumb drive, with an extra appendage. The appendage is the business end of the glucose meter, where the patient inserts a test strip dabbed with a drop of blood. The device sells for $75. It’s loaded with software that runs when you plug it into a USB port, and can show you various charts and logs of how your blood-sugar levels vary over time. Read more: link