Smart Wearable Devices Analysis

Team 1: 신동옥 20080948

박태진 20070544 김요한 20090460

권세호 20101835 김수현

20120019 Josephine Fuzeau

1. CONNECTEDEVICE COGITO WATCH

pros

- Price

cons

-Depending on the phone.

-Nothing is special.: there is no reason to select this device for the potential buyer.

—>Only price maybe.

2. HEXOSKIN

pros

-Using hi tech fabric with built-in sensors

—> Unique!

-Independent with the phone (just can sync data to in-range mobile device)

cons

-somewhat expensive: $399.00 USD

-design

3. VIGO FATIGUE MONITOR

pros

-Very unique

-Interesting idea

-Useful: can prevent road accidents

-Affordable: reasonable price(under $100 USD)+We can get some tips from VIGO’s success in crowd funding

http://www.atelier.net/en/trends/articles/vigo-headset-knows-you-re-tired-you-do_426989

4. MEMI SMARTBRACELET

pros

-Design: relatively simple

cons

-As its design, its technical function is too simple

-Price is somewhat high if we consider its function

5. LECHAL SHOE

pros

-Can be replaced with any other shoes because the wearable device itself is a Bluetooth enabled insole!

cons

-Dependent on the phone, need other device to visualize or virtualize its function.

6. LARK PRO WRISTBAND

pros

-Affordable price: under $100USD

-Relatively unique function: tracking the sleep pattern

cons

-Small market: only for the iOS, maybe only for the people who have insomnia.

7. DASH EARPHONES

pros

-Reasonable price (if it provides qualified sound)

-Independent: it has its own storage system(4GB/1000songs) and also it could be connected with the mobile device via bluetooth.

pros

- Measure pulse, blood oxygenation, acceleration, and skin temperature

cons

- It has no display

8. Seraphim Sense Angel Wristband

pros

- For babies to detect heart rate, oxygen levels, skin temperature and sleep quality

- Wireless and compatible with smart phones allowing the user to view vital information conveniently

cons

- Price 250 USD

9. Owlet Baby Monitor

pros

- For children and vulnerable adults for their safety in case they get lost

- Connect with phone and easy to use

cons

- The price is expensive

10. KMS Wristband

pros

- Display with augmented reality capabilities

cons

- The price is too expensive for ordinary people

- The person who wearing glasses then hard to use

11. META Pro

pros

- Easy access to music control,

incoming calls and numbers

- The price is not too expensive

Price 129 USD

12. Mykronoz ZeNano

pros

- Reproduces dynamic pressure to simulate hugs

cons

- Generally used in childcare not for the parents

13. T.Ware Jacket

pros

- Independent SmartWatch designed for everyday use and functionality

- Provide location-based notifications without behind tethered to the user's phone

14. Intel Smartwatch

15. REMEE

pros

-Designed to help increase the frequency of Lucid Dreams.

-Made using light fabric and flexible circuit board, making it comfortable to wear.

cons

-Nothing is special.: Already made.

16. FITGUARD

pros

- Detecting head injuries for athletes.

17. EPIPHANY EYEWEAR

pros

- A small camera attached to it which records what the user is looking at.

cons

-Nothing is special.

-No reason to use

18. MELON HEADBAND

pros

-Detecting head injuries for athletes.

cons

- All data viewed on a mobile phone

19. SAFELET

pros

-Provides security and safety for the user.

cons

-Wirelessly notify friends, families and police in case of danger or distress

20. BI-TAD ALCOHOL MONITER

pros

-Detects the alcohol level of the user.

-Continuous alcohol monitoring using a sensor that measures the level of alcohol in perspiration

21. NOD

pros

-Offers advanced gesture control and allow the user to control devices such as phones, tablets, Google Glass, watches, home appliances, TVs and computers. 

cons

-High price

22. HC1 HEADSET COMPUTER

pros-User can remotely collaborate with other people

-It has an advanced speech recognition technology that can support 6 different languages for voice command and applications

It is a ludic innovation which permet to increase collective work, it allows a good efficiency.

23. AIR

SCOUTERpros- The technology's assembly support allows the user to access the information necessary to assemble complex devices.- The remote operation support allows the user to receive audio and video instruction from off-site specialists.

cons- Price : $1,966.00 USD expensive.

It is a ludic innovation, which help industrial workers, designers.

24. SIGMO

pros- It is a voice translator that can be worn around the neck, wrist, or attached to a belt. - Sigmo is capable of translating over 25 different languages.- Sigmo requires a smartphone with a connection to the internet to work.

This innovation allow everybody to translate everything, the emotion is huge, there is a better communication all over the world. Language is ot a barrier anymore.

25. FUJITSU GLOVE-STYLE WEARABLE

DEVICEpros- It has a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag reader and gesture-recognition device, and is designed for maintenance and industrial usage. - This hi-tech device enables the users to control their smartphones without having to reach for them

This device enables people to use another technology (smartphone) with only gesture. It can be very useful for busy people, handicaped persons...

26. MIRAMA

DIGITAL GLASSESpros- These glasses has two main technological features which are the Augmented Reality and Gesture control.- The glasses uses image recognition and geolocation to allow the user to view information based on what they are looking. - The gesture control can be used to control the glasses and other future applications.

This innovation can be a revolution. You just see things and you have informations on it. It can be useful to translate what you see diirectly or to imagine the perfect photo thank to your new “eye”.

27. AGENT

SMARTWATCHpros- It is compatible with smart phones and can run downloadable apps. - The technology can also display incoming calls and texts.- This hi-tech watch coordinates with other technological devices that works with the same apps.

This innovation makes your lifeeasier, you watch become your phone. We can use this technology to translate texts and vocal registrations you just received or see.

28. LOGBAR RING

pros- The ring detects the movement of the finger and identifies the gesture being made. - The wearable device can also be use to make payments using Global Payment Systems or iBeacon by tracing numbers with the finger. - The Ring itself will last approximately for 1000 gestures per charge and has a lifespan of about 1000 charges.

29. Geak Ring

pros- Ring automatically unlocks a phone without a password as long as it is being worn by the user- It has the possibility to share the contact card with other NFC-en-abled devices.- Device can be used for security purposes in the work place as it secures access to smart devices.

cons

-Highly dependent on quad core phones. or GEAK devices

30. Samsung Gear

pros

- Wearable watch can make or receive phone calls like smart phones

cons

-Dependent to the Samsung phones or Android devices.

- Square design is still awkward to the public

31. Orcam

pros- Reads and recognizes objects, faces, and places all in real time. - Device learns through the on board image processing algo-rithms.

cons

- It is too expensice

- Price $2,500

- Too complicated to use for normal people

32. Nuubo Necg Minder

pros

- Wearable is designed to record ECG signals as well as body position and physical activity.

cons

- Dependent to the smart phone's OS.

- It is paired with Nuubo’s nECG Shirt

33. Google glass

pros

- Device has similar features as smartphones.

- It has its own unique android OS to run

cons

-It is too expensive $1,500

- It is still illegal in certain countries to use.

34. Misfit Shine

pros

- Device can be worn as clasp, necklace, leather bracelet or sport band.

- Records activities and sleeping habit.

- Translates the action data and transfers to the smartphone through Bluetooth.

cons

- Dependent to the IOS apple device.

35. Narrative Clip

pros

- Automatic camera that continuously records daily life.

- It takes 2 photos every 2 minutes and takes total 8000 photos.

- Sends the file to cloud serves when it is connected to the smart phone.

cons

-Dependent on the smartphone OS.

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