Before CES 2016, Omron Healthcare's COO Ranndy Kellogg noted: "Our new Project Zero blood pressure monitors are medical devices," making the distinction clear between the wearables that help the average consumer manage their own wellness. In introducing the OMRON Connect App, the Project Zero Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor and the Project Zero Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, Omron remarks that it's on a mission to go beyond just tracking numbers.
Moving beyond being a heart rate monitor, the new devices play a part in promoting better lifestyle habits. With the wrist monitor, users are able to get real-time blood pressure readings and get reminders to take medication. In the same way that the wristband does away with cuffs, tubes and hoses, the arm monitor provides a simple, portable way to track hypertension levels.
Portable Heart Monitors
At CES 2016, Project Zero Blood Pressure Monitors Address Heart Health
Trend Themes
1. Project Zero Blood Pressure Monitors - The introduction of Project Zero Blood Pressure Monitors demonstrates a trend towards wearable medical devices that go beyond tracking numbers to promoting better lifestyle habits.
2. Real-time Blood Pressure Readings - The ability to get real-time blood pressure readings on portable heart monitors signifies a trend towards more accurate and immediate health monitoring.
3. Simplification of Heart Monitors - The development of wrist and arm monitors that eliminate cuffs, tubes, and hoses represents a trend towards more user-friendly and portable heart monitoring devices.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can benefit from the development of wearable medical devices that promote better lifestyle habits and provide real-time blood pressure readings for more accurate monitoring.
2. Wellness Technology - The wellness technology industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards simplified heart monitors by creating innovative devices that are user-friendly and portable.
3. Pharmaceuticals - The pharmaceutical industry can explore partnerships and opportunities in the space of portable heart monitors to integrate medication reminders and enhance patient adherence.