The Next Era of Computing?

Wearable Technology – Beyond Fitbit, Apple Watch and Google Glass

By: Connor Vaccaro

Wearable Technology

…envisioned to give real-time data and analysis on human

body:• disease monitoring - used for

prevention of these diseases• real-time data on workouts –

used for monitoring health/fitness/stress levels

Epilepsy TrackerMost common brain disorder (50 million affected)

Patients wear T-shirt and optional cap that is hooked up to an app on smart phones

Bluetooth connection and wireless equipment allows patient to be mobile, and allows doctors to actually get the diagnosis via the Cloud

Bra Sensor to Detect Breast Cancer

Created by company called First Warning Systems, the bra has sensors that track thermal dynamic measurement to find tumors related to breast cancer

Tracks heat from cells and uses algorithm to determine if it’s a tumor

The tight-fit, biometric silver sensors woven in material

Moisture-wicking compression fabric with bio sensing silver woven in

http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=46285296

OM Signal Workout Shirt

Bio StampSmall, silicone, temporary tattoo that revolutionizes how doctors monitor patients

Monitors body temperature, heart rate/rhythm, brain activity, UV radiation exposure, and more

Motorola wants to use this technology as an identification mark to replace logins

Benefits

• Saves Lives• Lowers Costs

Tangible

• Easier to apply – cordless, less bulky

• Greater accuracy of data• Quicker response time to issues• Convenience for doctor and

patient- cloud based, mobile access to data

• Offers new insights

Intangible

Questions

In what business settings do you think this technology will be influential?

Could this technology violate personal privacy, or is it worth it?

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“Eadicicco, Lisa. "A Startup Has Created An Incredibly Small Chip That Could Turn Our Clothes Into Wearable Computers." Business Insider. Business Insider, Inc, 20 Aug. 2014. Web. 08 Oct. 2014. <http://www.businessinsider.com/mcube-chip-for-smart-clothing-2014-8>.

Graham, Fiona. "Could Your Clothing save Your Life?" BBC News. BBC News, n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2014. <http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28844162>.

"Polo Tech Shirt - RalphLauren.com." Polo Tech Shirt - RalphLauren.com. Polo Ralph Lauren, n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2014. http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=46285296.