The Smart Diaper Sends Wireless Alerts You When it Needs Changing
Janelle Savel — February 15, 2014 — Life-Stages
References: japandailypress & ubergizmo
The smart diaper serves purposeful to both new parents and senior citizens; designed to alert you when the diaper needs to be changed, this technology will make lives much easier.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo created the first ever flexible and disposable organic sensor. The sensor can be used within a diaper and it sends wireless alerts when it requires the diaper to be changed. The piece of technology that transfers the information has been printed on plastic film and because of its thin flexibility it reduces discomfort for wearers.
Although this was designed for infant wearers, this technology can also be used for senior citizens. This breakthrough technology can help prevent many illnesses in seniors who are affected through negligence or unhygienic routines. By sending wireless alerts, this will help to take the edge off of new parents and caregivers and provide babies and seniors with healthy lives and clean new diapers.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo created the first ever flexible and disposable organic sensor. The sensor can be used within a diaper and it sends wireless alerts when it requires the diaper to be changed. The piece of technology that transfers the information has been printed on plastic film and because of its thin flexibility it reduces discomfort for wearers.
Although this was designed for infant wearers, this technology can also be used for senior citizens. This breakthrough technology can help prevent many illnesses in seniors who are affected through negligence or unhygienic routines. By sending wireless alerts, this will help to take the edge off of new parents and caregivers and provide babies and seniors with healthy lives and clean new diapers.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Diapers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new smart diaper technology that can also monitor and detect potential health issues in infants and seniors.
2. Flexible & Disposable Organic Sensors - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply flexible and disposable organic sensors in other industries, such as in medical devices and wearables, for more comfortable and convenient health monitoring.
3. Wireless Alerts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wireless alerts in other consumer products and devices to improve user experience and ease of use.
Industry Implications
1. Baby Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new smart diaper technology that can improve infant health and ease caregiver responsibilities.
2. Elder Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply flexible and disposable organic sensors in elder care products and devices to monitor health and improve quality of life.
3. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wireless alerts in telehealth and other healthcare devices to improve patient experience and monitor health more efficiently.
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