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WEARABLESHELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES .#wearableshelp.. 3.10.2014
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WHEN SMALL THINGS ARE A BIG DEAL
.#wearableshelp.
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“Google Glass has given me a whole new world.”
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Jen Quinlan@quirkyinsider
J.P. Gownder@jgownder
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WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THE NEXT HOUR:
Map the wearables landscape.
No two bodies are alike.
Glass and beyond.
Business tips.
Rally call.
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THE WEARABLES LANDSCAPE
.#wearableshelp.
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First, let’s address the elephant in the room -- the wearables hype bubble
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Wearables help people move through virtual and physical worlds
VIRTUAL PHYSICAL
Physical Authentication
Physical Monitoring
Health Monitoring
AugmentedReality
Collaboration
DataMonitoring
Wearables
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Wearables and our Daily Lives
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Assistive Technologies Evolution
PAST PRESENT FUTURE
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Unfortunately, several disconnects are inhibiting innovation
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Academia StartupsLarge
Vendors Geography
Innovation silos keep people apart
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Fragmented coverage inhibits knowledge sharing
Medical journals
Consumer Publications Social Media
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Mass media covers some angles more than others
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Finally, perceived business model challenges hold back innovation
● Is the addressable market big enough?
● Can I find VC money to back a business plan aimed at helping those with disabilities?
● Are there greener pastures for wearable computing?
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THERE IS NOT JUST ONE BODY TYPE.
.#wearableshelp.
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SO WHY IS THIS THE FACE OF WEARABLE TECH?
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PRODUCTS TO INSPIRE
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Wearables can fill four types of needs
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WEARABLES + NAVIGATE
.#wearableshelp.
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POINT LOCUS@David_Barter
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Voice commands can be difficult in a noisy city.
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“The vibrations would further my independence.”
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“It’s an independence tool.” - Jason DiSanto
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WEARABLES + COMMUNICATE
.#wearableshelp.
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Sension plots 78 points to determine the person’s emotion.
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PROJECT FIDOFacilitating Interactions for
Dogs with Occupations
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Occupational dogs communicate with wearable tech.
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WEARABLES + MONITORING
.#wearableshelp.
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Garment sensors measure:● Heart rate● Respiration rate● Skin temperature
Use cases:● Medical gowns● Undergarments● Blankets
Less invasive monitoring for caregivers or doctors
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CarePredict combines wearables and beacons to monitor daily living.
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WEARABLES + THERAPY
.#wearableshelp.
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EAVI (Electronic Aid for the Visually Impaired)
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MYO armband senses gesture and motion to interpret what your hands and fingers are doing.
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#ifihadMYO I would use it to control prosthetic arms, so people can move them as if they were their own arms – David S.
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Manuel Dornbusch
#ifihadMYO I would use sign language to
substitute it for a keyboard in mobile use
http://buff.ly/18fM6j9 #ifihadMYO
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KEY LEARNINGS FOR COMPANIES
.#wearableshelp.
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Global disabilities market is bigger than you think.
● 40M to 45M people are blind.
● 135M have low vision.
● 360M have disabling hearing loss.
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Aging population is a GLOBAL issue
● 2B people 60+ by 2050
● 400M people 80+ by 2050
● Common aging disabilities: ○ Visual impairment○ Hearing loss○ Dementia○ Osteoarthritis
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Sony’s “wig-fi” wearable is actually aimed at the elderly
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Glass isn’t the only dual-use wearable
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Both Ducere and Thalmic Labs found innovation inspiration
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Maker Movement Driving Lower Cost Prosthetics & Adaptive Products
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Q&A.LET’S GET A DISCUSSION GOING.
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BUILD THINGS THAT MATTER. THANK YOU.
.#wearableshelp.
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.#wearableshelp.