This Sleek and Sophicated Tracking Device Covers the Basics
Vasiliki Marapas — January 7, 2015 — Tech
References: ihealthlabs & cnet
Simplicity is key when it comes to iHealth Labs' latest tracking device, the iHealth Edge, which made an appearance at this year's CES trade show.
The activity tracker measures the wearer's steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned. The data can be viewed on the Edge's OLED screen, which will light up with a double-tap, or by raising the device towards the face. If the wearer has been inactive for too long, the device will remind them to get up and stretch or go for a walk with an alert. In the morning, the device will wake users with a silent alarm that gradually vibrates to rouse wakefulness.
The app instinctively switches between several modes based on activity; for instance, it will switch to sleep mode if it senses the wearer has dozed off, tracking their "sleep efficiency" score in the process.
The activity tracker measures the wearer's steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned. The data can be viewed on the Edge's OLED screen, which will light up with a double-tap, or by raising the device towards the face. If the wearer has been inactive for too long, the device will remind them to get up and stretch or go for a walk with an alert. In the morning, the device will wake users with a silent alarm that gradually vibrates to rouse wakefulness.
The app instinctively switches between several modes based on activity; for instance, it will switch to sleep mode if it senses the wearer has dozed off, tracking their "sleep efficiency" score in the process.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalistic Fitness Trackers - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sleek and simple fitness trackers that focus on basic functionality.
2. OLED Screen Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced OLED screens for intuitive and convenient fitness tracker displays.
3. Intelligent Activity Modes - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating fitness trackers that automatically adjust modes based on user activity for seamless tracking experience.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry to design and produce simplistic fitness trackers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry to improve OLED screen technology for fitness trackers.
3. Health and Wellness - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the health and wellness industry to incorporate intelligent activity modes into fitness tracking devices.
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