Jun 22, 2006
EmSense
From the EmSense website
The company EmSense has announced a patent-pending headset which should allow to measure psychophysiological correlates of emotional states in a lightweight, compact form factor. According to the company, signals measured include:
- Brainwaves
- Heart activity
- Breathing
- Blinking
- Motion
According to the company, the system could have applications in several fields, such as education, personal health & fitness, professional performance development, training and simulation
Here is a picture of the headset:
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Jun 21, 2006
New wrist-worn Linux PC targets healthcare
Via Emerging Technology Trends
The Zypad WL 1000 is a new hands-free PC running Linux or Windows CE, which offers wireless networking and GPS tracking. It also includes a patented orientation sensor that can be configured to induce standby when the user's arm drops. According to the manufacter (Eurotech), the Zypad could be used by healthcare or law enforcement personnel.
Eurotech expects to have the product "on the shelf" in late July, priced at $2,500.
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