The new trend among manufacturers of smartphones is related to health care. We can see in big brands like Samsung, which recently filed S Health, or Apple, with Health. Not to mention that all smart garments that have been presented so far have a sensor for body care.
It seems that Xiaomi has wanted to join the party. The Chinese company has invested 25 million dollars (20 million euros) in Andon Health, a manufacturer of mobile technology related to the world of health. In return, the company will get a seat on the board of the corporation. The company in turn would create a new corporation, called iHealth Labs.
The truth is that it is an interesting move by Xiaomi, as this entity only allowed his synchronize with iOS devices, Apple’s operating system for phones and tablets. But that’s not the best. This company has allowed him to present an Asian brand called iHealth dock for your smartphones. This device allows measuring devices convert some vital signs.
The team has a price of 199 yuan, which is about 25 euros. Through an application, manages the analysis results to display on the terminal screen. With it, we can see the blood pressure and heart rate.
As if that were not enough, the device also includes a bracelet, which is a pioneer in making such measurements. According Xiaomi, the team is “simple enough” so that seniors can use. In addition, they can then share the results with friends, family, and even doctors who are keeping track of the patient.
As with most devices of the company, the terminal seems to only be available in their home country, but cannot assure that it will not reach other countries. The position of the “i” in front of “Health” inevitable reference to Apple, as it is a distinctive mark of their products. The company explained to The Next Web means that the name is registered by the company they just bought, but it seems that that was precisely the reason for the acquisition.
iHealth Labs has pioneered many related health and mobile terminals. According MHealthSpot in 2011 presented the first mobile application of arterial pressure from industry; a year later, they released the first computer wireless blood pressure; and in 2013 the first wireless device measuring blood sugar. These products were sold in Apple stores and major retailers in the United States as Walgreens, Best Buy and Amazon.
In short, the corporation could incorporate technology iHealth Labs in many products, so we will watch to see what surprises us signing this blood pressure after just introduced.
Xiaomi invests in mobile technology related to health to compete with Health
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