In an effort to reduce the number of vehicular collisions caused by tiredness, Impecca is introducing the Alert Band at CES 2015. The wearable technology consists of a headband designed to detect fatigue in drivers and acts as a early warning system to save lives.
The Bluetooth device monitors brainwaves and sends notifications in real-time to a mobile device. Accurate 90% of the time, the Alert Band tells drivers they are going to fall asleep 3 to 5 minutes before they actually do. Whether you are a truck driver, have a sleep disorder or are taking a long road-trip, this device could significantly reduce the likelihood you have an accident.
Impecca will be displaying the device at CES booth #30932 from January 6th to 9th.
Tiredness-Tracking Headbands
Impecca's Driver-Targeted Alert Band Will Be on Display at CES 2015
Trend Themes
1. Fatigue-detecting Wearables - Wearable technology designed to detect fatigue in drivers could have a disruptive impact on public safety and transportation.
2. Real-time Monitoring Devices - The use of real-time fatigue monitoring devices indicates a trend towards more proactive safety measures.
3. Bluetooth Brainwave Monitoring - The integration of Bluetooth technology to monitor brainwaves could have a significant impact on personal safety technology.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The Alert Band has direct implications for the transportation industry, particularly for the commercial trucking and bus sectors.
2. Healthcare - The technology used by the Alert Band has potential applications in healthcare to monitor fatigue in patients with sleep disorders.
3. Wearable Technology - Fatigue-tracking wearables like the Alert Band represent a significant opportunity for the wearable technology industry to expand beyond fitness tracking and into personal safety.