A device that allows Android smartphone users to monitor their health via wireless transmissions has been developed by Belgian R&D agency Imec.
The telemonitoring system reads low-power signals from a sensors attached to the user, such as those used for heart monitoring.
The technology demonstrates the ability to build body area networks (BANs), which consist of a series of sensors worn by an individual to gather data on their wellbeing, says the company press release.
Smart textile clothing, which integrates sensors and conductive fibres, are being developed to make use of BANs. Wearable electronic clothing that functions as a wellbeing monitor has been developed for people with disabilities, for babies and for athletes.
Imec's system was developed in partnership with the Holst Centre and TASS software.
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Imec press release
Announcement of the development of a system that allows Android mobile phone users to monitor their health
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The Belgian research centre
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