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# Hitachi's Personal Brain Scanner

By Trendopoly | Published 2007-05-25 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachis-personal-brain-scanner
References: [futurismic](http://www.futurismic.com/2007/05/read_your_own_mind_portable_br.html) & [techon.nikkeibp.co.jp](http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/NEWS/20070522/132892/?SS=imgview&FD=1486784088&ad;_q)

Brain scanners have been a hot topic for quite a while - great advances have been made. And now [Hitachi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-healthy-chef-mrow1e) has taken the technology one step further. They've developed a light weight, walkman-styled, [personal brain scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-wellness-enhancer). The headset comes with a controller that fits on the wrist to let users monitor their mental activity.

Will this become the next must-have among the techno-savvy? Could be.

**Implications** - Today's tech-savvy consumers are increasingly looking for products that help them work more effectively and productively. Personal scanners let users keep tabs on their brain during the day; this data may affect how they schedule work appointments, approach difficult tasks and manage day to day stress.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Personal Brain Scanners:** Opportunity for developing lightweight, wearable brain scanners for individuals to monitor their mental activity throughout the day.
- **Techno-savvy Consumer Products:** Advancement in technology allows for the creation of innovative products that help consumers work more effectively and productively.
- **Data-driven Personal Productivity:** The use of personal brain scanners can provide valuable data to individuals for optimizing their work schedules, task management, and stress levels.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Healthcare Technology:** Advancements in personal brain scanning technology can revolutionize the healthcare industry, allowing for better mental health monitoring and treatment options.
- **Wearable Technology:** The development of lightweight and wearable brain scanners opens up opportunities for the wearable technology industry to create innovative products for personal wellbeing and productivity.
- **Productivity Tools:** The integration of personal brain scanners into productivity tools and platforms can provide users with valuable insights for improving their efficiency and effectiveness in various industries.

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