Webelow Wear

The Japanese firm WIN Human Recorder Ltd is coming out with an always-on health monitor patch that attaches directly to the body and transmits the user’s health data wirelessly to other devices like computers and phones.

The device, set to retail at around $330, has it’s roots in Tokyo’s Advanced Institute of Wearable Environmental Information Networks.  From the looks of the links on the site and this product, they are doing some interesting things.

Health monitoring devices are popping up more frequently as components and power sources get smaller.  Body area networks will provide us with communication protocols that allow all of our wearable sensing devices to communicate with central devices that will relay data to doctors or interpret the data to set off alarms or administer medicines.

We’re very curious to know the power used by this device and how frequently it needs to recharge.

Via [Singularity Hub]