New Wearable Computers Move Ahead Google Glass and Smart Wigs

摘要: Sony Corporation announced in November 2013 receipt of a US patent for wig that is wearable computing device.1 This system, which not being produced, consists of: (1) made hair covers at least part the head wearer, (2) 1 or more sensors providing input data, (3) processing control unit coupled to and (4) communication interface communicate with second device. The sensors, would be hidden device remotely separated from could also contain actuators receive provide tactile feedback signals user. such as GPS, an ultrasound detect objects near wig, camera accelerometer motion, laser pointer. All these inputs transmitted can controlled by system. The computer actuator vibration motor generate small electric shock extreme situations warnings. include warnings about hypoglycemia hyperglycemia if was connected real time glucose information. devices situated 4 different directions on used information wearer direction walk. Motion, pressure, strain gauges embedded measure motion gestures user remote smartphone way facial gestures. Patients diabetes were first use medical real-time health assessment, called continuous monitors. We are now seeing introduction many types computers monitor physiologic processes disease treatments.2 One closest widespread distribution Google Glass. Glass system Android-powered optical head-mounted display displays smartphone-like hands-free format one’s field vision, takes pictures built into spectacle frames, communicates Internet via voice commands, tilts, touchpad side. It make video calls, facilitate web searching, run special apps. Eventually this will likely designed accommodate wirelessly data blood (BG) monitors, monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps. portion ready take autonomous actions because decision support software. The term “glassomics” has been created describe branch informatics concerned study development vivo, ex silico applications Glass, smart watches, sensors. Qualcomm Life, Inc Palomar Health Escondido California have launch Glassomics incubator promote innovation area medicine. goal develop applications, “glassware,” areas augmented reality guided clinical physiological monitoring, genomic mapping, consumer wellness. Many possible Glass.3 The most important metric benefits alerts patients hypoglycemia. A another type computer, BG transmits automatically notifies through sensory stimulation. vibrating electroshock generating pressing scalp. contains visual projection programmed present warning alert messages. Another uses indicate message SurroGait Rx Orpyx Canada. under pressure-sensing insert shoe accurately pressure.4 low-profile, ergonomic back pad. Pressure collected sent display. transposes sensation (that otherwise felt foot) onto back, so users “feel” their feet back. idea principle neuroplasticity rewire brain interpret feeling corresponding pressure against feet. BG CGMs eventually routinely transmit smartphones, Internet, receivers computers. At point, quantitative measures able trigger systems. These systems send response qualitative monitors. Abnormal EKGs abnormal EEGs associated gleaned software identify form measurements become incorporated I expect we see sophisticated responses hypoglycemic managed worn actuator, controller closed loop end up having justify its niche marketplace. Better coming. auditory starting appear. Activity tracker becoming useful people who want keep track exercise related data. count number steps one takes, some distance traveled calories burned. Activity trackers hardware tracking heart rate cases link Wi-Fi-enabled scales, other assist patient self-management. Paired companion account mobile app, they insight habits patient’s lifestyle. These portable mHealth devices, representing communications services Mobile phones, monitoring implanted tablets, personal digital assistants, wireless cellular phone perform functions running (apps) including accessing, emailing, text messaging. provides instant access capacity (Figure 1). Since original smartphone, iPhone, launched 2007, attained overwhelming popularity. Currently there approximately 150 million United States5 1.5 billion worldwide.6 Figure 1. Features Smartphone. Diabetes numbers smartphones excellent tool storing, managing, transmitting glucose, dietary, See Figure features smartphones. developed self-management self-monitoring calculate dosages, doses medications, weight, diet, activity, pressure.7 limitations using need manually enter smartphone. New technologies transform entry process automatic transfer (via cable wirelessly) directly cloud storage. As CGM popular, increasing wearing them help manage diabetes. Wearable moving ahead