Important Innovations Collection

Rolling Out with Select 2020 QLED TV Source:  Samsung Health Tracking App to Get in Shape Prolonged television watching has long been associated with being an out of shape couch potato.  That doesn't need to be the case anymore.  Samsung is now rolling out a new health tracking App on select 2020 QLED TVs that started selling in April. Health Data The Samsung Health App collects and syncs an individual's health data from their smartphone, smart watch, wearables and now their Samsung television.  The App stores the data on a dashboard to view their key health metrics.  It also provides access to free workout classes and mindfulness sessions. Personalized Health Goals Using the App, you can set a daily routine, with alerts that a workout class you like is about to start and your can set fitness goals and challenges.  The App is designed to facilitate a healthier lifestyle and includes a variety of classes like yoga, dance, pilates, strength train...

Chinese Scientists Developing Promising Treatment Source:  Stock image of coronavirus "Extremely Effective" Antibodies Discovered to Fight the Disease A team of Chinese scientists at Tsinghau University in Beijing have isolated several antibodies that are "extremely effective" at blocking the coronavirus from entering cells.  They believe they may be on the right track for treating and even preventing the disease.  Globally, more than 850,000 have been infected by COVID-19 and 42,000 have died.  To date, there is no known, effective and proven treatment for the disease which originated in Wuhan, China Next Steps to Mass Production The team analyzed blood from patients who recovered from the coronavirus.  They pinpointed 206  antibodies with a strong  ability to bind with the virus' protein. Of that group 4 antibodies blocked the virus from entering cells and two are exceedingly effective at doing that.  The Chinese scientists are now w...

Next G Health Tracking Smart Clothing Source:  Apple Apple's Health Sensor Band Apple has a new, patented idea.  Health tracking sensors embedded by sewing directly into clothing.  Apple says this is beyond the Apple Watch.  They're calling it the next generation of Smart Clothing with integrated circuitry, able to measure health data.  They add it may work in concert with the Apple Watch to provide more accurate ECG readings. Sensor Band that's Flexible What Apple has patented is a soft elastic band with sensors to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, respiration and fitness related data.  The type of stretchy material used is key to the design because the sensors need to be in constant contact with the body to get accurate readings. Paired Device and Washable Band The health measurement information would be transmitted wirelessly to a paired device to be read.  And incredibly Apple says the device can be cleaned in a standard w...

Tracks Your Pet's Location and Their Health Source:  Whistle Whistle Wearables These new gadgets, The Whistle Go and Whistle Explore, help you keep track of your pet's health and location simultaneously.  The device provides location alerts, real time tracking, fitness features, escape alerts from their space and health monitoring.  The battery lasts ten days and the device is waterproof.  It may be Fido's new best friend for protection. GPS Tracking These devices have real-time GPS tracking.  The Whistle Explore is designed for athletic, outdoor dogs that run longer distances in rural locations and rugged environments. Whistle Go Whistle Go is designed for more typical dogs that stay closer to home.  It has GPS but it also monitors your dog's behavior like scratching and sleeping.  It also has an updated app system including weekly heat maps, the dog's daily trips and the progress that your pet is making toward health goal...

Swedish Invention:  Multipurpose Sensor Monitors Blood & Sweat Source:  KTH Royal Institute of Technology New Health  Armband For Athletes and Patients KTH Royal Institute of Technology researchers in Stockholm, Sweden have invented a new health monitoring wearable that provides much more comprehensive overviews of the user's health.  It does so by monitoring blood and sweat.  The armband was developed partly in response to the Stockholm Marathon 2018 in which 1000 runners, 5% of the 20,000, were forced to quit because of the hot weather.  This is a multifunctional measuring device that detects a number of conditions, including dehydration during a run to renal failure during kidney failure. More Functional and More Comprehensive Health Monitoring Most wearable monitors are limited in the information they can provide.  To make the device's view more comprehensive,e KTH created multipurpose electrochemical sensors that can be embedded in a...

FIXD - Car Health Monitor Source:  FIXD New Technology That Puts You in the Driver's Seat This monitoring device was invented by three engineering graduates from Georgia Tech.  They say it's a smart gadget that can save you thousands of dollars in needless car repairs.  FIXD is the first, easy to use car health maintenance monitor.  When a car warning light goes on, the device tells you if there is a problem, how severe it is, if it's an emergency and how much it will likely cost to repair the problem. Information is Power FIXD fits in below your car's steering wheel in the onboard diagnostic port and sends the analysis to your phone via an app.  Every car built since 1996 is required to have that port. It's the same port that mechanics use to diagnose your car.  But now, FIXD provides you with the readout to tell the mechanic exactly what your car needs or doesn't need. You might say it puts you in the driver's seat.

Affordable Alternative to Blood Tests Source:  American Chemical Society - Test before (left), Results (right) US-China Research Collaboration A biosensor bandage that collects and analyzes, in conjunction with a smart phone, sweat could be an inexpensive alternative to traditional blood tests.  It was developed by a team of US and Chinese scientists and is designed to monitor health and detect diseases. Wearable Device The smart health monitor is wearable.  It's composed of a polymer film coated with a super-hydrophobic silica suspension. It's flexible and contains mini-wells.  The wells contain dyes that react to sweat in the event of changes in glucose, calcium, chloride and pH. Smart Bandage The smart biosensor bandage adheres to the skin. Sweat that reaches the micropores trigger the dyes to change color in reaction to the chemical composition of the sweat.  The team just announced the device and is working on increasing its sensitivity.

"Important Innovations Collection - Latest Medical Breakthroughs by Edward Kane I've just published on Amazon my 8th paperback in the series "Important Innovations Collection".  The paperback, along with the e-book version on Kindle, showcases the latest top medical breakthroughs.  The innovations include: Cardiologists using augmented reality for 3D precision during heart surgery Your brain enabled to stay young and learn for a lifetime First bioelectric medicine Digital eyewear that restores vision Labs on a chip Smart patches and stickers to monitor your health Robot health care givers Ten minute test that detects cancer And, much more. Human health and the practice of medicine are being revolutionized by innovations.  The innovations are coming from many disciplines including robotics, genetics, AI, augmented and virtual reality, computer science, engineering and materials science. The book is an easy to read, series of news summaries, provid...

Very Smart Cars -  Future Biometrics in Cars Source:  Faurecia's Smart Console to Monitor Heart & Breathing Rates Your Car Using Your EKG, Fingerprints and Eye Pupils to ID & Monitor You In the near future, cars will closely monitor your heartbeat, breathing rate, pupils, irises and fingerprints.  The purpose is twofold:  identify and authenticate the driver and monitor the driver and passengers' health.  A lot of new technology is under development by new tech companies. Needless to say, many privacy issues need to be addressed before full deployment. What This Enables   The future of keyless driving will be enabled by the technology under development.  It also presents the possibility of your car as your health monitor, warning for instance of an impending heart problem. Tech company B-Secure has technology to identify people through their unique EKG, electrocardiogram readings.  Your heart's EKG is as unique as your f...

Samsung Is Launching Wearable Tech to Monitor Your Health Source:  Samsung's Smart Shirt Shirt Sensors Transmit Results to Your Smart Phone This is cutting edge, patented, personal health care technology.  Korean manufacturing giant Samsung has invented a smart shirt with embedded sensors that detect early signs of respiratory problems and lung disease.  The resulting diagnosis from the sensors is transmitted to your smart phone for you to see. The company says the possibilities of health monitoring by this type of wearable technology is unlimited.  Consider the benefits to individuals, the elderly, children and athletes to know there's a problem and seek immediate medical attention. Samsung About to Launch Smart Shirts The smart shirt's sensors listen to the wearer's breathing to detect signs of respiratory problems.  The wearer's health history, age, height, weight, gender and other variables are taken into account.  The smart shirt with healt...

Bot Care-Giving from Samsung Source:  Samsung's Healthcare Bot Innovative Robotics Samsung has unveiled what may be the world's most advanced and friendly robot caregiver.  Experts are calling it one of the most promising, new developments in robotic innovation in 2019. Multi-Tasker Bot This new robot has a great deal of functionality to help in health care delivery for patients.  It is equipped with biometric sensors to track your blood pressure and heart rate.  It also has a telepresence  function to allow your relatives to remind you to take your medicine.  And it is also a companion robot to ward off loneliness if you're recovering from or dealing with a long term illness. Bottom-Line This is innovative robotic technology that Samsung is still developing but experts say it's already a functional and friendly health care robotic assistant and companion.