UPDATED 14:10 EDT / JANUARY 28 2015

Smart Health Series with SiliconANGLE NEWS

Health gadgets for pregnant women and people with severe allergies

This week’s Smart Health roundup features the U.S. beta debut of a wearable health tracker with its own coach, an EpiPen smart case and smart clothes for pregnant women.

Smart Health Series with SiliconANGLE

GOQii debuts in the U.S. market

 

GOQii (GO-KEY) is a smartband that measure a user’s sleep, activity as well as nutritional intake. Previously only available in India, GOQii announced the exclusive U.S. beta trial, scheduled to launch in February.

What makes GOQii different from other fitness and health bands available in the market is that GOQii pairs users with their own personal coach that will help them keep motivated to achieve their goals. Another unique feature is Karma Points, GOQii’s gamification system that converts daily achievements into real monetary donations for worthy causes.

homepage-img021-new-transFor the U.S. beta, GOQii will only be accepting 500 participants for the 12-month testing period. These participants will be able to purchase the GOQii Band for only $99, and will be required to provide regular feedback on the product as they use it. Interested participants can now apply for the Beta program until slots are available.

GOQii Beta will feature in-app video chats, integration with other popular health and fitness tracking apps, including Apple’s HealthKit and an expanded global coaching network  with US based coaches.

“GOQii’s philosophy is driven by our passion for healthy and meaningful living,” explains GOQii Inc. Founder and CEO Vishal Gondal. “After using a number wearables, I felt that something was missing.  They were just data-collecting gadgets and apps all of which lacked sustained engagement, motivation, customized advice and a human connection. I was looking for the complete solution for a more fulfilling way of life. With GOQii we have created that solution.”

Aterica Veta – the smart EpiPen case

 

Having serious allergies is no laughing matter, as it could result in serious health complications or even death if immediate action isn’t taken. Aterica Inc., a Digital Health Company, unveiled its first product called Veta that will help people with severe allergies and their families gain peace of mind.

People with severe allergies typically carry their epinephrine pen or EpiPen with them at all times. A shot of epinephrine quickly counteracts allergic reactions, such as breathing difficulties caused by the closing of the air passage when the lining becomes inflamed. Veta not only keeps your EpiPen safe and ready to use, it also helps users remember to bring it with them wherever they go, and alerts emergency contacts if something untoward happen.

The cap of Veta contains various sensors and electronics including a proximity sensor that automatically alerts the user if they left their EpiPen behind, a temperature sensor that monitors the auto-injector so the Epinephrine does not become too hot or too cold, and a find-me feature to help users locate their EpiPen. Veta also has emergency features that are triggered when a user presses the emergency button, or removes the cap of the smart case to get your EpiPen. When triggered, it sends out alerts to emergency contacts and checks back with you after a few minutes to determine if you’re doing fine. If not, it sends out a verbal alert to bystanders to notify them that immediate medical attention is needed.

You can now pre-order the Aterica Veta for $59 and it will be compatible for iOS and Android devices. See the video here.

 

“B” Maternity Wearables

 

Cornell University student Blake Uretsky, a senior in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design in the College of Human Ecology, has come up with “B” Maternity Wearables, a line of pregnancy clothes that help pregnant women monitor their bodies.

The “B” Maternity Wearables line feature 10 pieces of mix-and-match clothing that varies from dresses to slacks, coats, blouses, skirts, sweaters and formal wear that comes in neutral colors and adjusts to the growing bump of the mother to be. The clothes are adaptive as they can be worn before, during and after pregnancy. What makes this line of clothing smart is its use of conductive silver fibers that are able to sense heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and respiration levels, which partners with a “B” belt buckle that collects all the data and sends it to a user’s smartphone. This allows the user to instantly check vital signs, receive alerts if there is any sudden changes in the vital signs due to overexertion, inactivity and elevated stress, and even has the option to immediately notify a doctor of any sudden changes in vitals.

“Wearable technology products must both be aesthetically pleasing and have meaning and value to users, and pregnancy is a time where critical monitoring is necessary,” said Uretsky, a senior in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design (FSAD) in the College of Human Ecology. “I also wanted to change negative views associated with maternity wear by showing that it can be stylish, professional and trendy.”

For her innovative and adaptive maternity wear, Uretsky won one of four $30,000 Geoffrey Beene national scholarships from the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund.


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