# App-Connected Health Monitors The 'Welbi' Measures Heart and Breathing Rates from a Distance By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welbi References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/09/device-monitor-the-health-of-elderly-relatives.html) & [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40447262/this-device-measures-the-vital-signs-of-anyone-in-the-room) The 'Welbi' is an adult health monitor that can monitor and relay real health and vital measurements from a distance. Caring for an [elderly family member](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callcare) requires a great deal patience and care, and despite one's best intentions, it's simply not possible to be with that individual at all times. To provide caregivers with more peace of mind, Welbi offers analytics such as [breathing and heart rates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one), without one having to be in the room. The device, which connects to a [mobile app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care), communicates that information to selected family members. The Welbi provides a medical means of communication to those who are more vulnerable, without reminding the user of their sickness, or burdening one with invasive testing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **App-connected Health Monitors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced app-connected health monitors that can measure and relay vital measurements remotely. - **Real-time Analytics for Caregivers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms that provide real-time analytics for caregivers, allowing them to remotely monitor the health and well-being of their loved ones. - **Medical Communication Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve medical communication technology to enable seamless and non-intrusive communication between healthcare providers, caregivers, and vulnerable individuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Monitoring Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced healthcare monitoring devices that utilize app connectivity to provide real-time health data and analytics. - **Telemedicine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand telemedicine capabilities to incorporate remote health monitoring solutions, enhancing care delivery for patients and caregivers. - **Elderly Care Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage app-connected health monitors and analytics to enhance elderly care services and support caregivers in providing better care remotely. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-wireless-ai.md) - [Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safebeing.md) - [Innovative Patient Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-monitoring-technology.md) - [Senior-Focused Wearable Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepredict.md) - [Empathy-Driven Well-Being Checks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbeing-checks.md) - [AI-Powered Caregiver Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiwatchfulcompanion.md) - [Supportive Senior Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcarewatch-241.md) - [Vital Sign-Monitoring Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xk300-sensor.md) - [Remote Patient Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-rpm.md)