Wearable Technology

Eye-Sync   

     The first wearable technology that I chose to research is Eye-Sync by Syncthink. Eye-Sync involves testing the user's synchronization or ocular reaction to movement of an object created by the technology in terms of time. It does this by the user wearing a headset with virtual reality technology. After the scan is completed, it relays the information to a tablet, phone, or other device and the data can be saved. If a user has appropriate synchronization, it shows that there is not any visual impairment. However, if synchronization is off, then it shows that the user has some visual tracking issues. This technology is being used by sports programs to quickly check athletes for symptoms of concussion. From personal experience, it is not always easy to check an athlete for a concussion. Just because a student is not vomiting nor has dilated pupils, does not mean that they do not have a concussion. Many athletes don't have too many visual symptoms and will lie about what they are feeling/experiencing. With Eye-Sync, coaches can verify concussion symptoms and look out for the best interest of the athletes. Eye-Sync (Link)

Lechal GPS Insoles

      Lechal GPS Insoles are a play on smart shoes where they are just insoles that can be moved from shoe to shoe instead of marketing the entire shoe. Lechal Insoles communicate with your smart device using the Lechal app with GPS capability. When a location is inputted in the Lechal app, you can begin your walk or run. The insoles will give you notifications to turn right or left. When needing to turn left, the insole in the left shoe will vibrate and vice versa. There are also checkpoints that you can create along your trip and the Insoles will notify you when you reach these checkpoints. You are also able to mark stops along your way that you may want to revisit using the 'tagging' feature. In addition to the GPS aspect of this device, it also serves as a fitness tracker. You can input goals for step count, calories burned, or distance traveled. Lechal will notify you when you reach any of these goals. Lechal sounds like a great wearable technology for fitness gurus and explorers. It seems like it would be an extremely accurate fitness tracker (actually being on the feet) and has plenty of uses in general health and well-being. Lechal is also being used as an assistive technology device. For those who are visually impaired, lechal is being used to provide direction through the vibrations of the insoles. Lechal (Link)