Table 4: Technical Requirements of HWD (Weng M. , 2016)
Environment
Temperature: -4° to 113°F
Operating altitude: less than 30,000 feet
Compatibility
Iso
Android
Windows
Sync Method
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1
Bluetooth Low Energy
2.7 Leading Healthcare Wearable Device Brands
Wearable continues to develop as effective applications that provide experienced based applications for clinicians and patients. Samsung electronics is one of the technology companies that lead in usage of wearable in order to find healthcare solution (Executive Managed Healthcare …show more content…
The fashion industry has started to come up with wireless electronic devices that are integrated with the fabrics and accessories. Mobile phones, personal stereos, digital organizers and music players are fully integrated with clothing items and started working as body area networks. Garments with sensors can monitor movements, activities and bio-signals of wearer’s body and respond and also Healthcare wearable device are integrated with the clothing and accessories to give aesthetic appearance beyond the functional purpose (Taylor Nelson Sofres Marketing company, …show more content…
Meanwhile, the market for smart fabrics (digital and interactive fabrics) is expected to reach $2 billion by 2018 as well. Shipments of healthcare wearable worldwide have reached more than 13 million units, while the sale of fitness gadgets has reached more than 43 million. Smart clothing is projected to see more than 16 million shipped by 2021 (SKUlocal, 2017).
Beyond the dollar value, a significant portion of consumers surveyed in 2015 planned to buy fitness trackers and related technology. About 27% of consumers planned to buy a wearable fitness device, and another 27% planned to buy smart apparel. Meanwhile, 30% of consumers planned to buy a fitness app, which is typically used in conjunction with fitness wearable (SKUlocal,