# Anxiety Work Alerts The Compact Stress Meter Measures Tension Levels by a Single Touch By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-stress-meter References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/compact-stress-meter-allows-you-to-measure-stress-levels-while-you-work.php) & [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/stressmeasuring_device_uses_pulsewave_sensor_to_show_stress_levels.php) To avoid heart failures at work, the Compact Stress Meter should become one's best companion. As its name suggests, this device conveniently measures the [level of stress at work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-score). A team of researchers from the [Tokyo Metropolitan University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundfun-mirai-speaker) have surely found a clever way to lower the levels of anxiety and tension in the workplace. The way this device works is by controlling the blood flow in the system and measuring it against a four-level scale. Thanks to [sensors located on a computer mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-mouse-concept), the worker only needs to place a fingertip on it for 10 seconds to have real-time results. The Compact Stress Meter will certainly help to make work a better, more relaxed place -- in fact, I'm sure it will enable workers to find more reasons for coffee breaks and longer vacation times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Stress Meter:** The development of compact stress meters opens up opportunities for companies to create innovative workplace wellness solutions. - **Real-time Stress Monitoring:** Real-time stress monitoring devices provide opportunities for businesses to develop personalized stress management programs for employees. - **Workplace Wellness:** The growing importance of workplace wellness highlights the need for businesses to invest in stress reduction tools and technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the demand for stress management tools like compact stress meters. - **Technology and Gadgets:** The technology and gadgets industry can develop more advanced and user-friendly stress monitoring devices. - **Human Resources:** The human resources industry can leverage stress monitoring technology to improve employee well-being and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Calming Resonance Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-relief-device.md) - [Noninvasive Digital Stress Relievers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagus-nerve-stimulator.md) - [Design-Forward Stress Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manage-stress.md) - [Stress-Relieving Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove.md) - [Stress Relief Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destressapp.md) - [Calming Haptic Tokens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchpoint-solution.md) - [Stress Relief Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nervy.md) - [Desktop Mood Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-emotion-tracker.md)