A Futuristic Look at Mobility With Wearable Technology

Wearable Technology: A Futuristic Look
at Mobility
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CONTENTS
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Key Trends--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Available Devices In The Market---------------------------------------------------------------------5
Key Technology Enablers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Benefits-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Use Cases---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Conclusion-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
About Endeavour----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13

INTRODUCTION
The recent trend in mobility is towards wearable
devices and developers are also exploring
application development possibilities for this
upcoming technology
Plenty of wearable devices are in the market
which will help users track Fitness data, Nutrition
data etc. like Glucose monitors, Blood Pressure
monitors etc. and many more are soon expected
Wearable devices are expected to release in form
of Smart Watches, Rings, Bracelets etc.

KEY TRENDS: WEARABLE DEVICES
ABI Research predicts that this year, about 90
million wearable devices will be sold and
demand will be higher in 2015
Retail revenue from wearable technology is
predicted to jump from about $1.4 billion in
2013 to as much as $19 billion in 201
This new add-on technology will create new
business opportunities by keeping enterprises
and consumers more connected.
The depicted technology landscape predicts choice of wearable devices currently
available or likely to be available in the coming years.

AVAILABLE DEVICES IN THE MARKET
Google Glass
Google has developed this wearable computer as a research project
It has an optical head-mounted display that provides information in a hands-free format
Currently this product is available only to explorers but not to the public
Glass currently has many Google apps such as Google Now, Gmail, Google+ and Google Maps. It also
supports third party apps like Evernote
This is an Android-based smart watch developed by Samsung.
This serves as a companion to Samsung’s Android devices such as Galaxy Note 3, S3, S4 and Note 2
You can answer phone calls, view messages, click pictures etc. on the go with this device
Sony launched this waterproof wearable smart watch in 2013
This device works with most Android Devices (4.0 and above) unlike Samsung Galaxy Gear which
works only with selected Samsung models.
It can display Twitter Feeds, SMS, notifications and other things
Google Glass
Galaxy Gear
Sony Smart Watch

KEY TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
Bluetooth 4.0
 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) brings
connectivity at low cost and ensures
long lasting battery life
 BLE supports asynchronous connection-
less services used for low latency and
fast transactions
 BLE will therefore enable wearable
devices such as Smart Tags, Watches,
Fitness Sensors, Health Care related
devices etc.

KEY TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
 NFC works in short range and
allows for data transfer between
two devices
 It uses NFC RFID technique to
transfer small amount of data to
another device
 NFC devices are used for
financial transactions, purchase
of goods, services and have lately
been used in NFC rings, NFC
headphones, NFC Wristbands etc.
NFC (Near Field Communication)

BENEFITS
User empowerment
-Provides enhanced real time data, environment recognition and easier communication
Retailers can provide improved shopping experience
-Real time coupons based on user location
Social networking
- Users can take pictures and share with friends instantly without any click
- Get instant feedback from friends
Improves or changes the nature of jobs where below parameters are more important
- Alertness
- Safety
- Time/performance recording
- Location
More reliable as it has continuous connectivity with the information provider
Boosts productivity of users
Wearable devices provide many benefits based on its use and form. Below are some
generic and most common benefits of wearable devices:

USE CASES
Wearable health devices can capture more accurate and real time data related to vital signs and
symptoms. It will be in form of smart watches, glasses and fabrics. In recent medical trials, many
organizations have used headsets to measure brainwaves and clothes to embed sensing devices
Below is a list of health parameters that wearable devices can capture or monitor
HEALTHCARE
Glucose
ECG
Blood Pressure
Pulse Oximeter (blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate)
Available Commercial Devices: BodyTel, wearable EEG headset, heads
Moticon, Nuubo, LG Life Band Touch

USE CASES
Wearable devices will revolutionize the education system drastically. It will allow students to record
classes and take instant notes. Wearable devices can also provide translated voice or textual
information about the currently taught subject/topic.
Google Glass will enable students to:
Usage of wearable devices within educational institutions requires adherence with campus norms. In
addition, these guidelines must specify the usage timings for students.
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EDUCATION
Record Video Guides for collective class experience
Create Timetables, Schedules
Access Distance Learning
Access to essay, presentation and reports

USE CASES
Smart clothing will help in monitoring some of the body parameters such as Muscle Output, Blood
Pressure and Pulse etc. In coming days, we might even see handbags embedded with Smartphone
functionalities.
Below is the list of smart clothing devices available in the market:
F A S HION
Athos T-Shirts and Shorts
Sound Reactive Dress and other products from Rainbow Winters
AiQ Smart Clothes – Smart sleeves of BioMan T-shirt can measure user’s Heart
Rate, Respiration Rate, Skin Temperature, Skin Moisture and other
electrophysiological signals

CONCLUSION
Wearable technology is in the early adoption stage right now and is expected to grow rapidly in the
coming years. Currently, the focus is on end user segments and but it will very soon penetrate into
other areas such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Banking, Financial solutions etc. According to a recent
study, Health Care and Infotainment are the largest revenue generators in this segment.
Expected Future Trends:
We believe that wearable technology will be a promising domain in the near future.
New social media platforms will emerge to serve customers using wearable
devices
Voice recognition will become common and a must-have feature
Flexible solar panel will be used in clothes which will charge your Smartphone
on the go
Ear buds monitoring wearer’s mood and choosing the next song
Heart rate monitoring clothes
Self-Authentication via wearable devices for other connected devices like PC,
Tablet or Smartphone
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ABOUT ENDEAVOUR
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provides end-to-end services for organizations that are looking to leverage MOBILITY.
The company has focused, since it’s founding in 2002, on two core areas :
Strategic and Technology Consulting : Demystifying Mobility
Execution: Mobile solution development across platforms and verticals
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