This smartphone case has been developed to help you check your blood pressure without the need for a trip to the doctor or your local pharmacy. Developed at Michigan State University, the case works by having the user press their index finger against the embedded sensor to take readings that are accessible via the accompanying app. The onscreen prompts will help the user to maintain the right pressure level to keep them healthy and free from ailments, while the cuff-free design makes it simple to perform from anywhere at any time.
The case is reported to deliver results that aren't as accurate as the traditional arm cuff, but is being fine-tuned by the team behind it to make it even better.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Smartphone Health Monitoring Cases
- The development of smartphone cases that monitor health signs presents an opportunity for mobile health monitoring and data integration with health care systems.
- Non-invasive Health Monitoring System
- The development of non-invasive health monitoring sensors creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for home health care and personal health tracking.
- Wearable Health Tech Integration
- The integration of health monitoring sensors within wearable technology presents an opportunity for the evolution of wearable health tech and consumer health awareness.
Who This Affects Most
- Mobile Phone Industry
- The development and manufacturing of smartphone cases with health monitoring capabilities can create a new market and revenue stream for mobile device manufacturers.
- Home Healthcare Industry
- The integration of non-invasive health monitoring sensors can disrupt the traditional home healthcare industry by providing patients with an affordable and convenient form of health monitoring.
- Wearable Technology Industry
- The integration of health monitoring sensors within wearable technology presents new opportunities for health-focused wearable device innovation and the fitness industry.
