Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Meta wearable lets you make other wearables

A wearable designed to make other wearables? How very meta. Using MetaWear tech, a line of prebuilt PCBs with installed sensors, software, SDK, and API, you only need basic programming skills to make an app and a wearable to go with it.

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OnePlus 2 rumors: Oneplus confirms ‘lightning quick’ fingerprint sensor will be fitted

The OnePlus Two superphone is expected to launch later this year, and may have a higher price tag to match it's high-end specifications. Other rumors also mention a OnePlus One Lite smartphone, and the possibility of a OnePlus Watch too.

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PIQ sensor gets into golf with Mobitee

PIQ has joined with Mobitee, one of the top golf-assistant apps. PIQ's multisport sensor relays info about your swing and works with the app to save and share your info and show stats over time. Expect more sports to come for the PIQ sensor.

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We Need to Work Together as a Community

We are gearing up for the WT | Wearable Technologies conference in Toronto, Canada on September 10th! For this event, WT | Wearable Technologies has partner with MaRS to provide the wearable ecosystem with a phenomenal experience!  Below is an interview we had with our trusted partner Tom Emrich.

 

  1. MaRS is partnering with WT | Wearable Technologies for our Toronto conference. Can you share with the WT community how MaRS is involved in the wearable industry, apart from our conference?

MaRS is the community partner for We Are Wearables Toronto, the largest wearables community on Meetup.com in the world. Every month, the Toronto community rallies together in the auditorium and lower concourse to discover, discuss and demo wearable tech. On stage we host thought leaders and pioneers who present their tech and engage in discussions around how this new wave of computing is impacting all parts of our professional and personal lives. In the lower concourse, the audience goes hands-on with tech in the demo area.

In addition to We Are Wearables, MaRS Discovery District Centre also hosts many hackathons and conferences in the wearable and emerging technology space and is the home to many wearable tech companies.

 

  1. Canada has an amazing influx of wearable start-ups within the past year. What separates Canadians design enthusiasm for wearables from other countries?

Canada is definitely an epicenter for wearable tech and our strength in this area can be traced back as far as the birth of wearable tech. The father of wearable tech, Steve Mann, is from Toronto, Canada and he continues to invent and inspire in the city. If you look at the Canadian wearable landscape you will find that the wearable startups here are all creating game changing technology rather than me-too devices and are all out to solve a specific set of needs through this tech.

 

  1. WT | Wearable Technologies will provide an international audience within our diverse ecosystem to the Toronto conference on September 10. From your point of view, what are Canadian companies looking to gain within the wearable industry (from partnerships, funding, etc.)?

In order for the future of connected things to happen we need to work together as a community. Bringing together a diverse global audience will only help strengthen this community by introducing new opportunities to partner, invest or even just swap stories and form a support system.

 

  1. How do you predict the future of wearables to influence the Canadian market/culture?

Medicine, enterprise and communication are three areas I see being impacted by wearables here in Canada and across the globe. As we continue to connect ourselves and the world around us it will open up new opportunities for us to better know ourselves, each other and the world around us mainly through data but also through new forms of expression and experiences. My hope is that Canadian companies continue to solve real problems and continue to beat their own drum to help lead the charge.

 

  1. Lastly, what is your favorite wearable product?

I continue to be blown away by my experiences in virtual reality and really appreciate how mobile-powered solutions like Cardboard and GearVR are bringing VR to the masses. But you will see me sporting a smartwatch and a wearable camera daily.



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Monday, June 29, 2015

New ‘FitBit for cows’ tracks livestock health, lets farmers know when cows are sick

Quantified Ag took the tech you'd find in a FitBit and put it in a wearable for cows. The sensors pick up movement and body temp, so ranchers can more easily tell which cows are getting sick.

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Newly-developed ink makes it possible to print stretchy circuits onto fabrics

Researchers at the university of Tokyo have developed a silver-based ink that can be printed on textiles to create flexible electronics.

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Upcoming ‘Shift Sneakers’ will change color and design via a mobile app

+rehabstudio has conceptualized the sneakers of the future: Shift Sneakers, a new kind of wearable technology.The company is tinkering with the idea that will transform shoe shopping in such a way that if you buy one pair of sneakers, you're actually buying hundreds.

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LG’s hexagonal batteries are a godsend for smartwatch battery life

LG Chem, the battery research division of LG, has produced a hexagonal battery for use in wearables. It takes advantage of space current-generation smartwatch batteries currently don't, namely the corners of internal enclosures.

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How to buy an Apple Watch: Get one in stores and in 7 more countries from June 26

The Apple Watch is Apple's latest, and perhaps most controversial, piece of mobile hardware yet. Here's everything you need to know about how and where to buy one.

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There is a wearable tech alternative to Apple Pay in the UK

Apple Pay launches in the UK in July, but Barclays Bank won't be supporting it. Instead, it has announced bPay, a contactless payment system that works with a special sticker, key fob or a wristband.

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Illuminate Your Independence

Ah the warmth of summer in America. The hot air brings a feeling of relaxation alongside a bit of spare time for reflecting on American cultures and traditions. What a long journey we have traveled from horse and wagon to wearable technology. In this article you will find some fun, quirky, and even practical wearables to purchase to celebrate your freedom to party on the 4th of July.

Liber8 Tago Acr is a newly developed digital cuff. They spoke at our recent fashion tech WT| conference in Milan. Tago Arc is chic and futuristic. You can fade between customize designs with the click of a smartphone. Be silly with swirls, or patriotic with stars and stripes! Tago Arc comes with three different base colors, priced at $299.

If you enjoy spending your 4th of July on the beach or lake, Spinali Design is created just for you. They have created a wearable waterproof UV sensor that you place on your bikini. You will get an alert on your phone when you should take a break from sun exposure, or apply more sunscreen. The sensor can also be attached to a towel.

LumiGram has been producing high tech fashion since 2011, however you still may have never heard of them. They create wearable technology with fiber optic fabric; a beautiful star-like shimmering material. This material is light weight, flexible, and washable!  LumiGram sews LED lights along the seams of the apparel, which sends photons through the fiber optics to create seamless light. They have designed a diverse portfolio from clothing, shoes, chairs, curtains, and even blankets. Summer of 2014, LumiGram partnered with British Airways to test the well-being of passengers on flight to New York. The gave each passenger a fiber optic blanket, with a head band that collected data on the persons neuro activity. This information is relayed VIA Bluetooth to the blanket. The color red equals anxiety, while blue equals relaxed and comfortable.

Unfortunately this blanket was only used for this experiment. However, LumiGram has clothing, pillows, tablecloths and materials for designers to purchase fiber optic fabric. Feel free to check it out on their website.

Are you the most popular party animal on your cities scene? Perhaps the Anti-paparazzi jacket is all you need to fulfill your July 4th festivities. The jacket is designed by DJ Chris Holmes to reflect the flash from paparazzi cameras; however it works with iPhone flashes too. The jacket is made with glass nano-spheres to give the feeling of invisibility to the wearer. It is on pre-order sale for $205.20.

Fireworks and partyers don’t mix into a safe and secure celebration. Yet, with the successful Disco Dog Kickstarter campaign you can be sure to grab the entire parks attention. The vest is simple; you can control the pattern of lights with your smartphone. The vest is bright; therefore you’ll always have you eyes on your furry little friend.

Staying hydrated is important when drinking beer in the sun. Ozmo has created a portable cup that records how much coffee and water the user drinks in a day. The smart-cup is accompanied by a smartphone app which tracks your hydration and provides daily goals.  Ozmo smart-cup is rechargeable, BPA-free, leak proof, and can sync to your smart watch or Fitbit. Check out their 3 different styles to find the perfect one for your daily use.

WT | Wearable Technologies wishes you safety and relaxation. If you are traveling be sure to occupy the wait with the entertainment of electronics. Keep your foundation strong and your body illuminated with Red, White and Blue.



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OnePlus 2 rumors: Leaked images may show fingerprint sensor and phone design

The OnePlus Two superphone is expected to launch later this year, and may have a higher price tag to match it's high-end specifications. Other rumors also mention a OnePlus One Lite smartphone, and the possibility of a OnePlus Watch too.

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

Pay with a flick of the wrist with new bPay wristband, key fob and sticker

Three new wearable devices from UK bank Barclays can be used at any contactless till, and you don't even need to be a Barclays customer.









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Conductive ink ushers in the next generation of wearable technology

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a new conductive ink that would allow electronics to be printed on stretchable fabrics, which means that printing a conductive shirt might be as easy as screen printing a design.

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smartwatch gesture controls, portable kegerators

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Modern Man Disease!

International Diabetes Federation estimates that every seven seconds one person dies from diabetes. 400 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. 1 in 2 people with diabetes don’t know they have it. In 2014, there were 4.9 million deaths caused by diabetes. This is really unfortunate because in most cases diabetes is preventable. We already wrote an article called Mobile diabetes systems in 2011, but wearable industry has expanded since then. In this article we write about new generation of wearables that help diabetes patients in their everyday life.

Google has developed contact lenses that measure glucose level in tears. They are embedded with a small sensor between two layers of contact lens material. The prototypes currently being tested are able to generate one reading per second. There is still a lot of work to be done, so we hope in the next year Google will manage to introduce this product to a broad spectrum of diabetes patients.

The Dexcom´s CGM is a FDA-approved device that provides real-time glucose readings. CGM stands for continuous glucose monitoring. The data recorded shows you where the glucose is, where it’s going, and how fast it’s getting there. It does around 288 reading per day. The product consists of a small sensor that measures glucose levels just underneath the skin.

Insulin Angel is a small wearable that notifies you before your medication reaches a critical temperature, or when you lose, or forget your medication or equipment. You simply attach Insulin Angel to your medication bag. It is practical by tracking your usage and waste. The device is connected to an App and communicates with smartphones over Bluetooth Low Energy.

Scientists have developed a smart patch for regulating glucose in blood. The patch has for now only been tested on animals but they claim that new enzyme-based glucose-responsive mechanism can regulate the blood glucose of mice with type 1 diabetes.

FreeStyle Libre System consists of a small sensor worn on the back of the upper arm. It measures glucose every minute through a five-millimeter-long filament that is inserted just under the skin and held in place with an adhesive pad. We are very happy that Abbott Diabetes Care was one of our speakers at WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 MUNICH .

Infra Vitalis is a smartwatch that not only measure continuous blood glucose monitoring, but also continuous blood pressure monitoring, oxygenation level, body temperature and much more. The company was crowedfunded and we hope this smartwatch will be out on the market soon.

Panasonic Healthcare Holdings just announced that they will buy a German pharmaceutical company, Bayer´s diabetes care, for 1.02 billion euros. This is exciting news! It will be interesting to see the merging of healthcare and wearable technology.

Medtronic has perfected their MiniMed 530G with Enlite. The enlite sensor is a CGM system which is constantly reading your glucose levels. The MiniMed will alert you to take more or less insulin. It is special because it has a thresh suspend to offer more control for the user.

These wearable devices are not meant for prevention but to help patients deal with this disease in their everyday life. The technology is smaller and more practical than in 2011. WT hopes you will use these products to simplify and enhance your active lives.

 



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PIQ sensor gets into golf with Mobitee

PIQ has joined with Mobitee, one of the top golf-assistant apps. PIQ's multisport sensor relays info about your swing and works with the app to save and share your info and show stats over time. Expect more sports to come for the PIQ sensor.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

OnePlus 2 rumors: You’re invited to the July 27 official launch … in virtual reality

The OnePlus Two superphone is expected to launch later this year, and may have a higher price tag to match it's high-end specifications. Other rumors also mention a OnePlus One Lite smartphone, and the possibility of a OnePlus Watch too.

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Fitbit CEO Says He ‘Thinks Differently’ About Apple

Fitbit's James Park insists the company can maintain its market dominance, despite competition from companies like Apple.

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Innovations presented at WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 USA in San Francisco – Part 3

With nearly two weeks to go, WT | Wearable Technologies will spice up San Francisco, California with our international ecosystem of wearables! Late registration for the conference begins on June 26. This day is also our deadline for booking an event Demo Package. Time is now! Hurry to get on the wearable train! Not too long ago we introduced you our enabling tech, fitness, lifestyle and health related exhibitors. But of course, there are more important ingredients in store from the WT ecosystem.

Are you in search for the right partner to build your wearable tech device? Flextronics is your professional choice. This unique company has the ability to provide end-to-end solutions through their innovative and proprietary systems. Flextronics aims to enhance customer competitiveness and successful merchandise.

Product certification is a necessity for introducing technology devices to market. Choosing the appropriate certification partner has an immense influence on your customer’s or business partners’ choices. TUV SUD services include consulting, testing, certification and training.

Cognex products shift customers to a more advanced, automated-based manufacturing. They do this by using Machine Vision, Vision Guided Robots (VGR), & Industrial ID. Cognex believes in smooth production and exquisite quality all for an affordable price.

Within the Nordic countries, VTT is the leading multidisciplinary research and technology company. They have over 30 years of experience with wireless computing. VTT vision for the future incorporates wearables in internet-of-things. They achieve this by using their brainpower to provide smart technologies, profitable solutions and innovation services for businesses to build successful wellness to society.

It is no secret that safety and security – both digital and analogue – play a big role in all modern industries. Gemalto is a world leader in digital security, enables OEM, MNO, and Banks worldwide. They offer excellent trust and convenient digital services to secure their customers’ data.

If you need assistance in certifying your product, you can also talk to SGS. They are based in Switzerland, yet have one of the world’s leading operation verification, testing and certification companies.

Has your smartphone dies from a drowning in a pool of water? Soon, your smartphone will be able to survive any water damage thanks to HZO! They have set a new standard to the technology protection. HZO has developed nanotechnology liquids which shield electronics from their rival enemy, water.

We are also happy to welcome DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider making sure that you received your delivery in time.

Do you need a manufacture to produce your prototype? Jabil is an American product solutions company. They provide individualized, focused supply chain solutions, comprehensive design and manufacturing services to customers in a broad range of industries. Jabil covers the entire end-to-end service of delivering a product to market.

In order to make your passions wearable you need to chat with Sensoplex. This team works to benefit wearables by accelerating hardware, producing software platforms and enabling OEM companies focused on wireless technology.

These ten companies will share more about their company goals, and future visions at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco. During the two day conference you can learn about the entire wearable idea to finished product process. Feel free to register at this link.

 



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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

What a steal: Taiwanese Apple Watch fans can get the most expensive version for just $16,163

If you're willing to wait until Friday and make the trek over to Taiwan, you can own the most luxurious version of the Apple Watch for just $16,163, or NT $500,000, saving you nearly a cool thousand on a device you probably don't need.

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Google is making a health tracking wristband that does more than the Apple Watch

Google is offers their own free ad-supported music option to Google Play before the Apple Music launch. Google X is working on their own wearable and you can be a part of Google's Project Jump.









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Analyze your tennis swing with Qlipp, a new lightweight sensor for your racket

Qlipp's square fits any racket, attaching below the first string. It reads shot type, speed, spin, and ball contact accuracy and consistency. It's up for funding on Indiegogo for $80.

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This voice-to-text to app translator makes Siri look dumb

Voice to text is great, in theory. If only it could do more, like put that text in relevant places, like your calendar, or your shopping list, or maybe even figure out how many calories are in the meal you just described. MYLE can do that and more. SIRI, eat your heart out.

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Be the first to join the NEW Flex ICE Invention Lab!

Getting ready for the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 USA on July 9-10 in San Francisco? In case you happen to be around in the Bay Area on July 8 you should join us for the NEW Flex ICE Invention Lab Open House.

When: July 8, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: 120 8th Street, San Francisco, CA  94103 (Public transportation is highly recommended due to limited parking)

The Flex ICE Invention Lab and Micro-Factory is a prototyping, design, and small-batch manufacturing facility in downtown San Francisco for Flextronics customers.

The Invention Lab is designed to allow teams to work on products on-site with Flextronics designers and engineers. Specifically serving early-stage product teams, hardware start-ups and high-touch product designs.

Teams can also experiment with new materials, technologies, and processes that disrupt conventional thinking or business models.

Take the chance and be one of the first people to ever take a look at the NEW Flex ICE Invention Lab!




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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Google’s new wearable for clinical research may save your life one day

Google's X labs have developed a new smartband that constantly monitors the vitals of the wearer. It's ideally suited for clinical settings and hospitals, and may soon enter mass production.

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Google unveils smart wristband for health tracking, but it's not for consumers

The search giant's newest wearable is just as much for physicians and academic researchers as it is for the people actually wearing it.









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Creating Wearable Devices in Public

Find out more about WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 USA speaker Julio Terra from  Kickstarter in our interview with him below:

With the help of Kickstarter many wearables – that otherwise probably would have remained just ideas – became reality. Do you know how many wearable projects have been funded through your platform and how this relates to the overall number of project funded via Kickstarter?

There have been over 100 successfully funded wearables projects on Kickstarter that have raised over $35MM. These projects have brought to life smart watches, activity trackers, innovative interface devices, virtual reality gear, and other amazing products.

Why should startups seeking funding chose Kickstarter?

Kickstarter is the most well known and trusted funding platform, and we have the largest, most engaged community of design and technology enthusiasts. Over $600 million were pledged to technology and design projects on Kickstarter. Across our entire platforms backers have pledge over $1.7 billion. Check out our up-to-date stats here.

Our all or nothing funding model is the best for both creators and backers. It minimizes risk for all involved. By setting a minimum funding goal, creators can ensure that they have the resources they need to complete their project and backers have peace of mind that they won’t be charged unless there’s enough support for the creator to succeed. It also incentivizes backer to rally in support of a project.

Finally, our platform is optimized to help creators build communities around their projects. That’s why companies like Pebble, 3Doodler, Lomography, Moment, and Spark continue to use Kickstarter as a launch platform for their products.

We already look forward to your speech at our conference in San Francisco on July 9! Can you give us a sneak peek already?

You’ll have to be patient. No sneak peeks.

What is your favorite wearable at the moment? Are you wearing any?

I just go married so my favorite wearable at the moment is my wedding ring. Ok, joking aside, I am not currently sporting a wearable device. That said, I am excited about the Lumafit, which I will be receiving very soon. Also, there is a really awesome wearable project that is currently live on Kickstarter called Doppel. This wrist-worn device creates a rhythmic pulse to help you feel more alert or relaxed.

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Monday, June 22, 2015

The “world’s thinnest watch” clocks out as it will no longer ship to Kickstarter backers

Engineers of the CST-01, the self-proclaimed "world's thinnest watch," announced that it would not be able to ship the watch to Kickstarter backers. Due to production issues and an increase in costs, it was not possible for engineers to move forward.

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Apple Watch pocket watch is modern old-timeyness at its best

It's a watch for both early adopters and those late to leave the 19th century. Meet the pocketable Apple wearable from designer Tom Ford.









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OnePlus 2 Rumors: Plug it in anyway you want with Type C USB charging, says OnePlus

The OnePlus Two superphone is expected to launch later this year, and may have a higher price tag to match it's high-end specifications. Other rumors also mention a OnePlus One Lite smartphone, and the possibility of a OnePlus Watch too.

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Pimp out your Android Wear watch with these 17 new watch faces from famous brands

Android Wear has gained 17 new watch faces from fashion designers, artists, and brands like Hello Kitty. It's part of a push by Google to differentiate the wearable platform from the competition.

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Sunday, June 21, 2015

These headphones won’t just help you sleep better, they may help improve your memory

The Kickstarter-funded Kokoon headphones not only monitor your sleep, they could potentially improve your memory as you snooze by monitoring your brain and playing audio at just the right moments.

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Re/code on the Airwaves: Fitbit’s IPO, the Next Apple Watch and More

Re/coders took to the airwaves to discuss the latest tech news.

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Newt Gingrich reviews the Apple Watch and the result is informational and charming

It’s one thing when a 72-year-old man reviews the latest in wearable technology – it’s another thing altogether when that man is former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reviewing the Apple Watch.

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Dear smartwatch makers, what the hell is wrong with you?

No really, what were you guys thinking?

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Friday, June 19, 2015

One Single Device to Diagnose a Set of 15 Medical Conditions

We interviewed the President and CEO of Cloud DX, Robert Kaul. At the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco he will be speaking and exhibiting Vitaliti, their latest wearable product. Robert has a vast experience leading companies within the healthcare industry. If you want to see the Vitaliti in person come by the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion on July 9-10th!

1.  Cloud DX was founded in 2014, prior to that you were the CEO of Biosign Technologies, what made you take the decision to found your own company?

The story of the formation of Cloud DX Inc is interesting. In 2009, I founded a previous company in New York called Cloud Diagnostics LLC. This was a healthcare IT marketing company. In less than 9 months we decided to sell all the assets of Cloud Diagnostics LLC to Biosign Technologies Inc, for approximately $3 million. So that’s how I ended up working for Biosign… after the sale I served as Executive Vice President and later became CEO. I served as CEO of Biosign for 2 years, and during that time the company acquired 4 separate, smaller software companies. This was really an intentional pivot from being a medical device manufacturer into being a healthcare software company. By 2014, the hardware business was no longer a good fit within Biosign, so along with three of my colleagues I elected to acquire the hardware assets and re-formed Cloud DX Inc. This allowed Biosign to focus on it’s software lines, and we became a “pure” hardware manufacturer once again. So the short story is: I founded Cloud in 2009, sold it to Biosign in 2010, and bought it back in 2014!

2. You already have one market ready product, the Pulsewave, which is FDA cleared, can you tell us more about it?

Our first product to market is the Pulsewave® Health Monitor, a virtual medical device that records a pulse wave signal from the wrist, uploads it to the cloud, and derives the major vital signs. Pulsewave® is designed to be used to collect vital signs in the clinic, and also to be sent home so doctors can follow up remotely. It is the only FDA cleared, clinical & consumer health monitor that displays the actual heart beat in real time, derives 4 biological results from each noninvasive wrist cuff reading (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respiration Rate and our unique Cardiac Anomaly Scores), includes statistical Confidence Intervals around key readings including Blood Pressure and Respiration, indicating the level of precision for each reading and allowing a user to re-take a reading that may be too imprecise to count. Only Pulsewave® is FDA cleared to show the 30-day TREND Gauge, and the 30-day AVERAGE Gauge so that users can understand at a glance how their health may be changing. The independent, 3rd party CCV Study* conducted at University of New Brunswick Heart Centre proposes that Pulsewave® readings can be correlated to match gold-standard readings from an inter-arterial catheter, creating a new non-invasive clinical tool precision Blood Pressure monitoring.Used for remote patient monitoring it cuts the cost of hardware in the home by ~90%, and our encrypted APIs allow for easy integration with EMRs. Pulsewave® is for sale now in Canada & USA.

3. Currently you are also working on another product, Vitaliti, which will be capable of diagnosing a set of 15 conditions. How is that possible and how you came up with the idea?

Cloud DX Inc. is creating unique new medical devices as part of our aggressive Research & Development Program, spurred on by our status as finalists in the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition. Our VITALITI™ continuous vital sign monitor is designed to be the ultimate consumer wearable device, so comfortable you forget it’s even on your body, yet capable of tracking 5 vital signs with clinical accuracy over a minimum of 72 hours. Testing to date has shown that VITALITI is comfortable to wear throughout the day, and can even be worn continuously as you sleep. This level of comfort will make VITALITI a valuable tool for motoring chronic conditions that worsen at night, including COPD, Congestive Heart Failure and Sleep Apnea. Part of the Cloud DX “Tricorder”, we are developing a proprietary wireless spirometer designed to quickly and easily measure lung function. One iteration of this new device will also contain a wireless high resolution camera, designed for self-examination in sites like the ear canal. Finally, our “Tricorder” will include a consumer-friendly in-vitro diagnostic platform, adapted to use our proprietary IVD rapid test cassettes to take tiny fluid samples and determine levels of several analytes. Cloud DX is working closely with global leaders in the IDV industry to develop consumer use rapid tests that will inform the Care Team on subjects like blood cell count, hormone levels, and even the presence of pathogens. In June 2015 we delivered 30 final VITALITI™ prototypes to the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE evaluation team. Over the next 7 months these prototypes will be extensively tested & evaluated. In January 2016 the three XPRIZE winners will be announced, out of the remaining seven competitor teams.

4. Is Vitaliti also in the process to be FDA cleared? Is there a way that people can support you?

VITALITI is really a platform made up of five medical devices: the Pulsewave®, the Spirotoscope™, the VITALITI™ IVD, the VITALITI™ wearable continuous vital sign monitor and of course the VITALITI Tricorder App which analyzes all the data from the devices and produces diagnoses for 15 separate medical conditions. Of these devices, the Pulsewave is already FDA cleared. We intend to begin submitting the VITALITI devices for FDA pre-market clearance in the fall of 2015. A select group of “beta-tester” enthusiasts will have a chance to pre-order a VITALITI™ device and participate in user-experience studies as part of our regulatory clearance process.

5.  What is your favorite wearable product (besides your own one)? 

One of the perks of my job is that I get to test lots of new technologies including fitness wearables. I’ve tried many of the main brands, and in my house we use both FitBit and Withings Pulse. In both cases the devices are durable & easy to use and the companion software apps are very good. However I have not yet tried the Apple watch so… I’ll get back to you on that!

 



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Android Wear 5.1.1 update news: Moto 360 joins the list of watches with the update

Google's biggest Android Wear update yet is on the verge of release. It'll include new gestures, Wi-Fi connectivity, emoji replies, and more. There's no iOS support yet, but these features will make Android Wear a lot easier to use.

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Huawei Watch launch delayed, but the time is being used to refine its cool design

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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Apple Watch could gain video camera in 2016, report says

The second generation of Apple's wearable could also wean itself more fully from the iPhone, according to 9to5Mac.









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Fitbit shares soar in opening day trading

Healthy demand for Fitbit's initial public offering is a sign that consumers will keep buying fitness bands even when they have the option to choose more feature-packed wearables like the Apple Watch.









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