CES: eHealth, iSleep, uRelax?
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We’re not at the point of a Ray Kurzweil world of singularity and convergence where we can boot up our bodies and upgrade our brains using technological enhancements. But digital capabilities are being monetized by entrepreneurs who recognize that people, AKA consumers, will embrace tech approaches to losing weight, improving sleep, enhancing clarity and warding off medical problems.
Here are some interesting examples of digital health products on view at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that’s supercharging Las Vegas this week:
Model sleeper catching Zzzzz's at Zeo Sleep Manager booth. Photo by Robin Tierney
Zeo Sleep Manager. The Zeo mission: “Take control of your sleep.” The digital tool helps you track and improve your sleep, and thus feel better, enjoy better health, and avoid problems tied to sleep deprivation such as unhealthy eating, weight gain, illness, learning and memory problems. The product, which aims to “find and fix your sleep stealers,” was developed under the guidance of sleep scientists. Zeo tracks your sleep stages throughout the night and sends them wirelessly to either the Zeo bedside display ($149) or through a $99 system to your Android or iOS smartphone. Additional features include personalized expert coaching via email to guide you to improved sleep habits and free online tools to uncover how your lifestyle is affecting your sleep.
emWave 2 new tech spin on biofeedback. Source: http://www.heartmath.com
emWave2 by HeartMath. Relieve sleeplessness, manage stress, improve brain performance – sounds good, right? The new edition of emWave2 is a portable training device that teaches you how to change your stress response by learning to change your heart rhythm. Building on biofeedback techniques, emWave2 provides real-time readings of your physiology to help you “activate a high-performance, mind-body state called coherence.” The emWave2 collects pulse data with a sensor, then converts it into graphics displayed on your computer or as light indicators on a portable emWave Personal Stress Reliever. As you align breathing and heart rhythms, the device indicates when a physiological shift is occurring. The emWave2 also can be used to play games designed to build emotional resilience. Coherence is not woo-woo, I’m told, but a measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in one’s psychological and physiological processes. The makers say that using emWave2 a few minutes a day can help you learn to transform feelings of anger, anxiety or frustration into peace, ease and clarity, increasing your ability to take charge of emotional reactions. $229.
Sonamba home monitor/communicator. Source: sonamba.com
Sonamba Wellbeing Monitor. So you’re worried about an elderly loved one who doesn’t have or use the technology we’ve come to depend on to connect us in these digital times. Consider the Sonamba, an easy-to-use device featuring a 7-inch plug-n-play touchscreen and social communication features similar to Facebook, such as photo-sharing and text messaging. Built-in health monitoring tools include motion detectors, sound sensors and optional 24/7 Personal Emergency Response Call Center services. Setup is easy within the senior’s home; simply place Sonamba in the area of highest daily activity, such as the living room or kitchen. Additional sensors can be placed to monitor the bedroom, bathroom and other areas in about half an hour. Sonamba monitors motion and sound activity, and compares current activity with historic activity levels. Based on this comparison, Sonamba sends out periodic “all is well” or “attention needed” alerts to the cellphones of caregivers and support circle members. Activation $200; data plan $49 a month.
IDEAL LIFE Body Manager gadget. Source: ideallifeonline.com
IDEAL LIFE. The objective: an easy and affordable system to remotely manage health and wellness using wireless devices. It’s especially relevant for the chronic conditions that account for most of today’s healthcare spending: diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, asthma, and obesity. Pod-based products include the IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager, a breakthrough glucose meter claimed to be the first to automatically and reliably store and send blood glucose readings without a personal computer, and the IDEAL LIFE Body-Manager, a body weight scale with features developed for people with heart problems.
Dip earphones with inline mic and smartphone controls. Source: www.audio-technica.com
Audio-Technica. And…earphone of the day: Dip ATH-CKL202iS inner ear headphones with mic for smartphone calls. Excellent sound quality with this new entry from international audio specialist Audio-Technica, paired with inline mic controls to start and end calls, play and pause.
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