A Futuristic Look at Mobility With Wearable Technology

Wearable Technology: A Futuristic Look at Mobility

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CONTENTS


Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3

Key Trends--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4

Available Devices In The Market---------------------------------------------------------------------5

Key Technology Enablers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

Benefits-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

Use Cases---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

Conclusion-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

About Endeavour----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13



INTRODUCTION

The recent trend in mobility is towards wearable devices and developers are also exploring application development possibilities for this upcoming technology

Plenty of wearable devices are in the market which will help users track Fitness data, Nutrition data etc. like Glucose monitors, Blood Pressure monitors etc. and many more are soon expected

Wearable devices are expected to release in form of Smart Watches, Rings, Bracelets etc.




KEY TRENDS: WEARABLE DEVICES

ABI Research predicts that this year, about 90 million wearable devices will be sold and demand will be higher in 2015

Retail revenue from wearable technology is predicted to jump from about $1.4 billion in 2013 to as much as $19 billion in 201


This new add-on technology will create new business opportunities by keeping enterprises and consumers more connected.

The depicted technology landscape predicts choice of wearable devices currently available or likely to be available in the coming years.



AVAILABLE DEVICES IN THE MARKET

Google Glass

Google has developed this wearable computer as a research project It has an optical head-mounted display that provides information in a hands-free formatCurrently this product is available only to explorers but not to the publicGlass currently has many Google apps such as Google Now, Gmail, Google+ and Google Maps. It also supports third party apps like Evernote

This is an Android-based smart watch developed by Samsung. This serves as a companion to Samsung’s Android devices such as Galaxy Note 3, S3, S4 and Note 2 You can answer phone calls, view messages, click pictures etc. on the go with this device

Sony launched this waterproof wearable smart watch in 2013This device works with most Android Devices (4.0 and above) unlike Samsung Galaxy Gear which works only with selected Samsung models.It can display Twitter Feeds, SMS, notifications and other things


Google Glass

Galaxy Gear

Sony Smart Watch



KEY TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS

Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) brings connectivity at low cost and ensures long lasting battery life

BLE supports asynchronous connection-less services used for low latency and fast transactions

BLE will therefore enable wearable devices such as Smart Tags, Watches, Fitness Sensors, Health Care related devices etc.




KEY TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS

NFC works in short range and allows for data transfer between two devices

It uses NFC RFID technique to transfer small amount of data to another device

NFC devices are used for financial transactions, purchase of goods, services and have lately been used in NFC rings, NFC headphones, NFC Wristbands etc.


NFC (Near Field Communication)



BENEFITS

User empowerment -Provides enhanced real time data, environment recognition and easier communication

Retailers can provide improved shopping experience -Real time coupons based on user location

Social networking - Users can take pictures and share with friends instantly without any click - Get instant feedback from friends

Improves or changes the nature of jobs where below parameters are more important - Alertness - Safety - Time/performance recording - Location

More reliable as it has continuous connectivity with the information provider

Boosts productivity of users

Wearable devices provide many benefits based on its use and form. Below are some generic and most common benefits of wearable devices:




USE CASES

Wearable health devices can capture more accurate and real time data related to vital signs and symptoms. It will be in form of smart watches, glasses and fabrics. In recent medical trials, many organizations have used headsets to measure brainwaves and clothes to embed sensing devices Below is a list of health parameters that wearable devices can capture or monitor


HEALTHCARE

GlucoseECGBlood PressurePulse Oximeter (blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate)Available Commercial Devices: BodyTel, wearable EEG headset, heads Moticon, Nuubo, LG Life Band Touch



USE CASES

Wearable devices will revolutionize the education system drastically. It will allow students to record classes and take instant notes. Wearable devices can also provide translated voice or textual information about the currently taught subject/topic.

Google Glass will enable students to:

Usage of wearable devices within educational institutions requires adherence with campus norms. In addition, these guidelines must specify the usage timings for students.

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EDUCATION

Record Video Guides for collective class experienceCreate Timetables, SchedulesAccess Distance LearningAccess to essay, presentation and reports





USE CASES

Smart clothing will help in monitoring some of the body parameters such as Muscle Output, Blood Pressure and Pulse etc. In coming days, we might even see handbags embedded with Smartphone functionalities.

Below is the list of smart clothing devices available in the market:


FASHION

Athos T-Shirts and ShortsSound Reactive Dress and other products from Rainbow WintersAiQ Smart Clothes – Smart sleeves of BioMan T-shirt can measure user’s Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Skin Temperature, Skin Moisture and other electrophysiological signals





CONCLUSION

Wearable technology is in the early adoption stage right now and is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Currently, the focus is on end user segments and but it will very soon penetrate into other areas such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Banking, Financial solutions etc. According to a recent study, Health Care and Infotainment are the largest revenue generators in this segment.

Expected Future Trends:

We believe that wearable technology will be a promising domain in the near future.

New social media platforms will emerge to serve customers using wearable devicesVoice recognition will become common and a must-have featureFlexible solar panel will be used in clothes which will charge your Smartphone on the go Ear buds monitoring wearer’s mood and choosing the next songHeart rate monitoring clothesSelf-Authentication via wearable devices for other connected devices like PC, Tablet or Smartphone

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