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Wearable sensor for taking vital signs

17.07.2014

In September 2014, Toshiba Corporation plans to begin deliveries of a specialized biological sensor Silmee Bar, designed to record vital signs of the body.

The sensor is fixed in the chest area with a helium pad. It allows you to take an electrocardiogram, register a pulse wave and body movements, and measure temperature. Based on the data obtained, various indicators are calculated, in particular, changes in heart rate are evaluated depending on the intensity of movements and changes in posture are recorded. Information can be transferred to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth wireless communication.

The sensor measures 64x28x9,6mm and weighs 14,6g. The battery is said to last approximately 24 hours of continuous use. IPX5/IPX7 certification means protection against moisture and dust.

It is assumed that the novelty will be of interest to various scientific organizations, universities and corporations conducting research in the field of medicine and health care.

Note that Toshiba considers the health care business as one of its top three business areas. It is expected that in 2015 financial year it will bring corporations up to 600 billion yens ($5,9 billion) of revenue. In 2016, revenue could rise to 720 billion yen.

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