Wearables

Grand Computers ClubDevices SIG

October 18, 2016

Topics

• Overview

• Current devices & ratings

• Future devices

• Possible scenarios

• Questions

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Overview

Definition:

Wearable technology (or wearable gadgets) is a category of technology devices that can be worn by a consumer and often include tracking information related to health and fitness. Other wearable tech gadgets include devices that have motion sensors can take photos, and sync with other devices. webopedia

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Overview

Categories of wearables:

• Sports & fitness

• Health & wellness

• Security & prevention

• Gaming

• Lifestyle

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Overview

Types of wearables:

• Headsets

• Watches & straps

• Smart clothing & jewelry

• Glasses

• Implants

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Types of wearables:

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Types of wearables:

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Types of wearables:

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Types of wearables:

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Overview

Players:

• Adidas

• Apple

• Asus

• Fitbit

• Garmin

• Google

• Jabra

• Jawbone

• LG

• Magic Leap

• Microsoft

• Misfit

• Motorola

• Muse

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Overview

Players:

• Pebble

• Polar

• Sony

• Samsung

• Suunto

• TomTom

• Under Armour

• Withings

• Xiaomi

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Current Devices & Ratings

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Current Devices & Ratings

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Current Devices & Ratings

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Current Devices & Ratings

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Future of Wearable Devices

• Jump from 85M (2015) 560M (2021)

• Apple drives smartwatch market

• Health apps will lead new development

• Smart clothing & footwear

• Internet of Body (IOB) device integration

• Fitbit challenged by Xiaomi trackers

• AR/VR/MR will grow in health & wellness marketplaces

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Future of Wearable Devices

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Characteristics

• Invisible

• Personalized

• Efficient

• Accurate

• Permissions based

• Proactive/Reactive

• Multipoint

• Seamless

Possible Scenarios

Imagine approaching your home’s door with

groceries in hand, and the heartbeat signature via your wearable signals the door’s smartlock to unlock. While crossing your living room, a sensor on your wrist wearable notices your core body temperature is above average and automatically interacts with Nest thermostat to trigger the air conditioning. Your wearable also includes a sensor to detect hydration levels, and it triggers your smart refrigerator to automatically pour a glass of water for you as you enter the kitchen to unload your groceries.

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Possible Scenarios

Imagine jogging along your favorite trail when suddenly you feel a shortness of breath and a painful squeeze in your chest. You stop… and with a flick of a finger, you instantly notify emergency responders of your situation and your location. At the same time, the notification alerts your doctor of the incident and sends your vital statistics.

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Other Useful Sites

Wearable categories

What is wearable tech?

Top Ten Reviews Smartwatches

Top Ten Reviews Fitness Trackers

Wearable Future Trends

Most Hotly Anticipated Wearable Tech

The Future of Wearable Tech

More Scenarios

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Next Meeting

Device Backup Methods

New Technology ,SIGWednesday October 19, 2016

4:00-5:30pmHavasupai RoomChaparral Center

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Discussion

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