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Movano Health and ams OSRAM Collaborate to Deliver Accurate Lifestyle Monitoring Solutions for Women

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a pioneer in health technology, and ams OSRAM, a leader in technology for biometric monitoring, have collaborated to include ams OSRAMs PPG sensor solution in the Evie Ring, Movano Health's smart ring designed specifically for women.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a pioneer in health technology, and ams OSRAM, a leader in technology for biometric monitoring, have collaborated to include ams OSRAMs PPG sensor solution in the Evie Ring, Movano Health's smart ring designed specifically for women.
  • The ams OSRAM solution enables us to meet the unique needs of our consumer," said Michael Leabman, Founder and CTO of Movano Health.
  • "Our accurate optical sensors and advanced capabilities of our analog front end enable a miniaturized yet highly accurate PPG (Photoplethysmography) system.
  • Movano Health successfully launched the Evie Ring on November 20, 2023, and showcased the solution at CES Unveiled this past weekend.

Virtual Internet announces Virtual 5G Enhanced Networking in support of Wearable Device Technology

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Internet announced that Virtual 5G has now been enhanced to provide increased performance and security for platforms that incorporate wearable technologies. Virtual 5G enhancements are now fully automated and users do not need to make any special configuration changes to enable enhancements for their wearables. Virtual 5G enhancements allow wearables to deliver on their promise and purpose.

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  • SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Internet announced that Virtual 5G has now been enhanced to provide increased performance and security for platforms that incorporate wearable technologies.
  • Virtual 5G enhancements are now fully automated and users do not need to make any special configuration changes to enable enhancements for their wearables.
  • Technological advancement in wearable health devices has developed low-consumption and high-integration sensor technology with low-power high-performance battery technology and high processing chip technology.
  • Wearable Device sensors need connection to the network, yet Network issues of Bandwidth, Security, Privacy and Performance impact the utility of Wearable Health Devices.

Rockley Photonics Begins Sampling Bioptx™ Biosensing Band and Platform

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Rockley Photonics has announced the sampling of the complete Bioptx™ Biosensing Band and Platform to strategic customers and partners.

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  • Rockley Photonics has announced the sampling of the complete Bioptx™ Biosensing Band and Platform to strategic customers and partners.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205543971/en/
    Rockley Photonics Bioptx™ Biosensing Band (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Bioptx™ Biosensing Band incorporates Rockley’s breakthrough short-wave infrared (SWIR) biosensing technology based on their proprietary photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chipset.
  • Combined with the recently released Rockley Developer API, the platform creates a seamless solution for real-time monitoring of vital physiologic parameters.
  • By creating a spectroscopy-based technique to indicate hydration status, Rockley Photonics is developing an innovative new capability to improve people’s health and wellbeing.”
    Dr. Andrew Rickman, CEO and Chairman, spoke regarding this significant product milestone.

The ams OSRAM SFH 7018 Enables Improved Quality of Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen Measurements for Wearables

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The SFH 7018 features a highly reflective QFN (Quad Flat No Leads) package for significantly increased light output.

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  • The SFH 7018 features a highly reflective QFN (Quad Flat No Leads) package for significantly increased light output.
  • Despite its compact size, the SFH 7018 provides dual driving capability with optimized forward voltage headroom and reduced overall power consumption.
  • Dr. Sergey Kudaev, Senior Staff System Architect at ams OSRAM, said: ‘By using the new SFH 7018, manufacturers of wearable devices can dramatically improve the quality of the optical signals on which heart rate and blood oxygen measurements are based, making them more accurate and reliable in all operating conditions.
  • When more light is modulated by the blood flow and subsequently reaches the photodiode, signal quality improves, yielding higher accuracy and better repeatability of measurements.

Binah.ai Partners with Polar to Provide Continuous Health and Wellness Monitoring

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Binah.ai, the number one health and wellness check software, announced today its partnership with Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport and health.

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  • The Powered by Polar solution empowers Binah SDK to support continuous monitoring by linking to the Polar Verity Sense heart rate sensor.
  • The Powered by Polar solution empowers Binah SDK to support continuous monitoring by linking to the Polar Verity Sense heart rate sensor.
  • Organizations in need of continuous monitoring capabilities can now integrate Binah's SDK into their app to obtain continuous readings of the aforementioned vital signs when the Polar Verity Sense sensor is added.
  • "We are extremely excited about our new partnership with Polar Electro, enabling us to offer continuous health and wellness monitoring whenever and wherever mandatory," says David Maman, Co-Founder and CEO of Binah.ai.

Mentech Partners with China National Cycling Team as Xe1 Smartwatch Sponsor

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

BEIJING, July 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech Innovation ("Mentech" or "the Company"), a pioneering tech brand focusing on outdoor solutions, is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of the China National Cycling Team and its strategic partnership with the Chinese Cycling Association as an official smartwatch partner.

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  • BEIJING, July 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech Innovation ("Mentech" or "the Company"), a pioneering tech brand focusing on outdoor solutions, is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of the China National Cycling Team and its strategic partnership with the Chinese Cycling Association as an official smartwatch partner.
  • "We aspire to bring technological and experiential innovations to cycling through continuous research and development of our new product line," said Yang Xianjin, Chairman of Mentech.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Mentech will provide the China National Cycling Team with outdoor ecological products and equipment – most notably the Company's Xe1 Smartwatch , a wearable accessory designed to meet the diverse needs of outdoor enthusiasts and athletes across various scenarios.
  • The Xe1 Smartwatch offers real-time data on environmental conditions, comprehensive exercise tracking, and personalized sports guidance, making it an ideal addition to outdoor athletes.

Mentech Partners with China National Cycling Team as Xe1 Smartwatch Sponsor

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

BEIJING, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech Innovation ("Mentech" or "the Company"), a pioneering tech brand focusing on outdoor solutions, is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of the China National Cycling Team and its strategic partnership with the Chinese Cycling Association as an official smartwatch partner.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech Innovation ("Mentech" or "the Company"), a pioneering tech brand focusing on outdoor solutions, is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of the China National Cycling Team and its strategic partnership with the Chinese Cycling Association as an official smartwatch partner.
  • "We aspire to bring technological and experiential innovations to cycling through continuous research and development of our new product line," said Yang Xianjin, Chairman of Mentech.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Mentech will provide the China National Cycling Team with outdoor ecological products and equipment – most notably the Company's Xe1 Smartwatch , a wearable accessory designed to meet the diverse needs of outdoor enthusiasts and athletes across various scenarios.
  • The Xe1 Smartwatch offers real-time data on environmental conditions, comprehensive exercise tracking, and personalized sports guidance, making it an ideal addition to outdoor athletes.

Introducing the Xe1 Smartwatch by Mentech: Discover the Next Generation of Wearable Technology on Indiegogo

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

DONGGUAN, China, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech, a pioneering brand in outdoor wearable technology, is set to launch the Xe1 Smartwatch on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mentech-xe1-smartwatch-for-adventurer... .

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  • DONGGUAN, China, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech, a pioneering brand in outdoor wearable technology, is set to launch the Xe1 Smartwatch on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mentech-xe1-smartwatch-for-adventurer... .
  • Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, this cutting-edge smartwatch offers real-time data on environmental conditions, comprehensive exercise tracking, and personalized sports guidance.
  • Hikers, swimmers, rowers, and other outdoor athletes now have the ultimate companion, as the Xe1 Smartwatch combines advanced features with affordable pricing and exclusive early-bird incentives.
  • The Xe1 Smartwatch revolutionizes outdoor exploration with its advanced four-point positioning system, offering real-time location tracking and trajectory analysis.

Introducing the Xe1 Smartwatch by Mentech: Discover the Next Generation of Wearable Technology on Indiegogo

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

DONGGUAN, China, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech, a pioneering brand in outdoor wearable technology, is set to launch the Xe1 Smartwatch on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mentech-xe1-smartwatch-for-adventurer... .

Key Points: 
  • DONGGUAN, China, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentech, a pioneering brand in outdoor wearable technology, is set to launch the Xe1 Smartwatch on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mentech-xe1-smartwatch-for-adventurer... .
  • Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, this cutting-edge smartwatch offers real-time data on environmental conditions, comprehensive exercise tracking, and personalized sports guidance.
  • Hikers, swimmers, rowers, and other outdoor athletes now have the ultimate companion, as the Xe1 Smartwatch combines advanced features with affordable pricing and exclusive early-bird incentives.
  • The Xe1 Smartwatch revolutionizes outdoor exploration with its advanced four-point positioning system, offering real-time location tracking and trajectory analysis.

LifeQ Study, Published in bioRxiv, Finds Wearables Measure Biological Aging

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Monday, April 17, 2023

ATLANTA, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeQ, the company that uses globally-recognized watch brands to gather personalized, clinical-grade data, announced the results of its groundbreaking new study—Wearable-ome meets epigenome: A novel approach to measuring biological age with wearable devices, published in bioRxiv—revealing clear associations between wearable-derived behavioral and physiological features and the methylation of specific genes in pathways relating to the aging process.

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  • Wearable devices offer a non-invasive, continuous measure of physiological and behavioral features and how they pertain to aging."
  • For the LifeQ study, LifeQ-enabled wearables were used to measure behavior and its impacted physiological states, and DNA methylation levels were determined using the Illumina EPIC array.
  • "Biological aging is driven by epigenetic changes which can be measured by blood and DNA analysis," stated Dr. Deffur.
  • LifeQ-enabled wearables may also monitor and quantify various physiological biomarkers that correlate with life expectancy and the rate of biological aging.