In the NYT: A Digital Diaper that tracks infants health. Reminds me of the 'smart toilet' idea pioneered in Japan. Had not heard this specifically talked about in R&D in the diaper space. The connection to a smartphone App makes it an example of a remote heath monitor. " .... A New York start-up called Pixie Scientific has developed a diaper that the company says can detect possible urinary tract infections, kidney dysfunctions, and dehydration, accompanied by a smartphone app that can transmit the information to a physician. ... " Also in Venturebeat.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Smart Digital Diapers go Mobile
In the NYT: A Digital Diaper that tracks infants health. Reminds me of the 'smart toilet' idea pioneered in Japan. Had not heard this specifically talked about in R&D in the diaper space. The connection to a smartphone App makes it an example of a remote heath monitor. " .... A New York start-up called Pixie Scientific has developed a diaper that the company says can detect possible urinary tract infections, kidney dysfunctions, and dehydration, accompanied by a smartphone app that can transmit the information to a physician. ... " Also in Venturebeat.
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