Healthcare management is becoming increasingly digitized as consumers seek to maintain more control over their own care, which is what the conceptual 'Oxygem' aims to enable. Designed by Hussain Almossawi, the device works by being worn on the finger and continuously monitoring the patient via the built-in sensors. This will help the system to detect for low blood oxygen levels that can be caused by red blood cells getting stuck together, which is common with sickle-cell disease.
The conceptual 'Oxygem' wearable boasts a minimalist design that makes it perfect for wearers looking to maintain a discreet profile. The aesthetic of the ring makes it indistinguishable from a traditional piece of jewelry and will even keep the wearer connected to their smartphone by alerting them of incoming notifications.
What's Driving This Trend
- Connected Health-tracking Rings
- The Oxygem ring is an example of connected health-tracking rings that monitor a patient's health and notify the wearer of incoming notifications.
- Continuous Health Monitoring
- Wearable health devices like the Oxygem ring enable continuous health monitoring and early detection of health issues such as low blood oxygen levels.
- Discreet Health Monitoring
- The minimalist design of the Oxygem ring and other health-tracking wearables indicates a trend towards discreet and fashionable health monitoring devices.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare Technology
- The rise of connected health-tracking ring devices like the Oxygem ring present a disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare technology companies.
- Jewelry
- The Oxygem ring and other similar connected health-tracking rings represent an emerging market opportunity for fashion and jewelry companies to diversify into wearable technology.
- Mobile Notifications
- As health-tracking wearables become more integrated with smartphones, there is potential for mobile notification companies to partner with the healthcare industry to provide relevant notifications to patients via these devices.
