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he smartwatch monitors vital signs and alerts an ambulance if health declines. It can save lives after a heart attack or stroke, especially when the risk of recurrence is high. The bracelet also helps elderly users by notifying doctors and relatives if their health worsens.
Industry:
Services:
TRL:
7
Project duration:
1,5 years
One of the biggest challenges for wearable gadgets is balancing battery life and features. Heart rate monitoring, a key function, uses a lot of power. We couldn't cut back on measurement frequency, as that could risk the user's safety—every second counts in emergencies.
The device needed to track vital health data (Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability, Blood Oxygen Saturation) and send it through GPS or Wi-Fi. Wrong data could cause unnecessary panic for relatives or, worse, trigger a false ambulance call, putting the user’s life in danger.
EnCata had to figure out how to fit all the tech into a small, efficient device while ensuring accurate data transfer. Plus, we had to develop an MVP for user testing, all on a limited budget.
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To speed up MVP development and stay within the customer’s budget, we chose a standard enclosure based on the industrial design we’d already established. This helped reduce mechanical development costs. Our engineers modified the enclosure, while our designers worked on the product stickers. Using a conventional enclosure meant no extra fabrication costs, and there was no need for painting or polishing. We also machined the necessary slots and holes without the need for additional tooling or rapid prototyping.
When developing the electronics, we went through several iterations. We found that antenna placement inside the enclosure is key to reliable communication, making sure the elements don't interfere with each other and affect the signal.
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Based on the customer’s input, we developed our own algorithm for obtaining, processing, and analyzing raw data. This ensures reliable monitoring of HR, HRV, and SpO2 readings.
smartwatch prototypes with software for alpha and beta testing
proprietary algorithms for processing sensor data and translating it to HR, HRV and SpO2.
USD saved as the standard enclosure was used at the MVP stage
