Comments on: Aided by Apple, Bluetooth ready for health monitoring http://gigaom.com/2011/06/21/aided-by-apple-bluetooth-ready-for-health-monitoring/ Sun, 19 May 2013 23:59:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Michael http://gigaom.com/2011/06/21/aided-by-apple-bluetooth-ready-for-health-monitoring/#comment-653420 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:04:47 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=365186#comment-653420 The sensors where I work connect via Wi-Fi and are powered with Lithium AA batteries. Battery life is decent, but depending on the environment where they are installed it can very greatly.

The use of sensors has numerous benefits to both health and budgets. The company I work for is called Sengistix.

]]> By: qddb http://gigaom.com/2011/06/21/aided-by-apple-bluetooth-ready-for-health-monitoring/#comment-632751 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:01:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=365186#comment-632751 Very timely article. I read this yesterday & thought it was a novel concept–perhaps not? Do you think this approach has potential?

“Valencell, a Raleigh company that makes earbud sensors that allow wearers to monitor their health while listening to music, has raised $5.5 million in venture capital funding.

The investment round was led by Best Buy Capital, the investment arm of retailer Best Buy, and also included TDF and True Ventures.

Valencell said it will use the money to expand its team, increase licensing agreements and expand the capabilities of its products. The company has six employees.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/21/1288416/sensor-maker-gets-investment.html

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