Cardiio App Tracks Your Heart Rate Just By Looking at Your Face
Trenton Millar — August 14, 2012 — Lifestyle
The Cardiio app is an iPhone application that can measure one's heart rate. The application uses technology developed by MIT that is capable of measuring heart rate by using the camera on the iPhone to track changes in how one's face reflects light, which leads to an accurate heart rate measurement. With this technology, no sensors are needed.
The Cardiio app also comes with some cool other features. One can track one's heart rate history to see changes over time. The app also can estimate one's life expectancy, and compare such statistics to other peoples' or animals' -- all this comes with a beautifully designed interface!
While the technology is fairly accurate, the makers of the app don't intend Cardiio to replace seeing the doctor or taking other heart rate measurements. It is a fun app to supplement these things though, or use for fitness.
The Cardiio app also comes with some cool other features. One can track one's heart rate history to see changes over time. The app also can estimate one's life expectancy, and compare such statistics to other peoples' or animals' -- all this comes with a beautifully designed interface!
While the technology is fairly accurate, the makers of the app don't intend Cardiio to replace seeing the doctor or taking other heart rate measurements. It is a fun app to supplement these things though, or use for fitness.
Trend Themes
1. Facial Heart Rate Monitoring - There is a growing trend in using facial recognition technology to accurately measure heart rate without the need for sensors.
2. Heart Rate Tracking Apps - The popularity of heart rate tracking apps is on the rise, providing users with convenient ways to monitor their heart health.
3. Health-related Mobile Applications - With the advancement of technology, there has been an increase in the development of mobile applications focused on improving health and wellness.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - The healthcare technology industry can explore the use of facial recognition technology for accurate heart rate monitoring and develop innovative solutions for patient care and monitoring.
2. Fitness and Wearable Tech - The fitness and wearable tech industry can integrate heart rate tracking apps into wearable devices, providing users with real-time heart rate monitoring during physical activities.
3. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the demand for health-related applications by creating user-friendly and efficient heart rate tracking apps for various platforms.
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