Analysis Of Bertolucci 's Article On The Security Risks And Challenges Associated With Wearable Technology

A wristband is a category of technology devices that can be worn by a consumer and it include tracking information related to health and fitness(Beal, n.d.). According to Dr. Greg Welk 2015 consumer wearables report, 1 in 10 Americans has a fitness tracker (Fitness, n.d.) and starting in 2015 the revenue that wearable technology will gain over the next five years is predicted to raise 40 percent (Gonzalez, 2015). The wristband can monitor your form and provide instant feedback to the user, which will monitor your whole range of health and physical activity measurements (Chandler, n.d.). From this device we can improve the health of each person, it is giving a negative feedback loop to the users, which will allow them to change their behavior of the user

This technological advancement facilitates the potential use of a \ac{WHTD} as a solution to relieve the burden on the health care system. The \ac{WHTD} refers to the devices which are capable of monitoring the physiological signs (e.g., heart activity, \ac{ECG}, \ac{EMG}, blood pressure, body temperature, oxygen saturation, etc.) of the human body and its surrounding environment (e.g., light, humidity, temperature, etc.) using a number of sensors located on or/and in the human body using \ac{BAN} \cite{movassaghi2014wireless,bangash2014survey,jovanov2011body}. This has been employed in various applications, such as military and sports training, \ac{HCI}, entertainment (interactive gaming), home and office automation, environmental monitoring, and \ac{VR}. It has also shown a tremendous potential as a personal healthcare system, which can provide services such as remote patient and elderly people monitoring, activity monitoring, rehabilitation, and disability assistance services as these devices can monitor health status seamlessly in real-time without disturbing users daily life. Consequently, major \ac{ICT} companies are introducing various wearable devices and services with Personalised Health Data management systems. Apple iWatch with HealthKit, Samsung Galaxy fit and Samsung Digital Health, and Google Fit are some of the

The design and display of fitness trackers is typically a deciding factor for consumers when determining which device to purchase. While competing companies typically update variations of one sole product, Fitbit caters to users with different needs, and designs all of their devices to be be sleek and trendy. With a wide range of innovative designs, Fitbit appeals to many consumers by designing products with different features and capabilities. Additionally, Fitbit’s branding and loyalty is the current leader in fitness trackers sales and as of 2015, Fitbit controlled 70% of the market share in the industry. Wearable devices have increased in popularity and more and more companies have tried to imitate Fitbit. Even though there have been new entrants to the market, as of 2016, Fitbit still controls majority of the wearable device market. Brand recognition, combined with products that range widely in price and capabilities have positioned Fitbit to remain competitive, even as the likes of Apple and Xiaomi continue to pressure the company from the high and low-end of the wearable

From studies to industry insiders, wearables for the most have been received with lukewarm reception and for good reason; it’s void of a humanistic approach.

Wearable computing is a technology device that can be worn on the human body and often includes devices that can collect information and may even have motion detectors. Wi-Fi or Bluetooth tethering is used to connect the device with an internet connection. Evolving examples of wearable technology include smart watches, clothing and jewellery, sports watches, fitness trackers, head-mounted displays and devices that can be implanted in the body.

The new multi Billion wearable computing market has been driven by smart fitness bracelets and the Kickstarter-funded Pebble smart watch. These two categories are quickly merging into one larger market: smart wristwear. Samsung Electronics, Motorola and LG along with other companies have all launched smart watches which has unfortunately fell short of expectations and didn’t meet the initial hype. Apple’s Smart watch is set to launch, and expected to be successful despite the less successful launch of the first market entrances. Apple has designed its watch with several points of differences they hope to meet consumers’ needs that will set it apart from all competition.

Security: If left unattended, wearable technology can cause several security issues as it can be hacked easily. Wearable computers are connected to the company's server to enable easy flow of communication between people out in the field and their counterparts in the office. However, if not tackled carefully, then the outer source can use this information to either steal company or personal secrets.

Fashion is the most competitive industry in the world today. It’s what people think is wearable makes them feel good through many perspectives. In addition, the fashion industry is linked to the technological industry today since there is technology that can be wearable today on anything you wear. There is such technology mentioned in the case like the apple watches, eyeglasses, and even the upcoming electronic skins. In the case however, these wearable technological devices are referred to as the wearable computers that change the way of jobs. These efficient devices of these allows employees of different work places easier lives since they receive and process important data immediately from the company’s computer and other software. These make them become more of workplace tools rather than devices. A famous tech tool like the apple watch accepts voice command and display important messages, email and calendar alerts from your wrists rather than from a phone in one’s pocket or a laptop that one may be too lazy to take out. Nevertheless, there are other wearable technology that are being used and revolutionizing to make data be received much faster and efficient. Therefore, wearable technology is the architect of the distant future that awaits.

Wearable technology has grown in impetus with the introduction of smart watches by Apple and Samsung. They promise great new features and high end performance which are met with stylish designs and comfortable wearing. Samsung, the big name in the industry is battling out for victory against the smart elegance of Apple which only releases the most comprehensive products. The big debate rose because of their similar launch dates and people have grown great interest on the products. So, let us compare the two smart watches released by these techno giants and elicit a conclusion.

Unlike traditional desktop computers, wearable technologies encourage the user to interact with the technology any place, any time, and for any duration. The anywhere, anytime nature of interaction with wearables makes it possible to form intimate bonds with the technology. (Ashbrook, Lyons, Clawson, & Starner, 2010) Wearable technology devices collect data /information from sensors in order to track, monitor, and analyze things such as motion and physical activity, calories burned, sleep patterns, heart rate, breathing, other biometric measures, etc. The data collected can then be applied to analysis of individual health, fitness, business, and more.

Technology plays significant role in today’s society. With advances in technology, the market of smartphones has experienced a significant growth since Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007. Technological advances have also paved way for wearable devices as the next generation of mobile technology. A wearable device is a small electronic device which can be worn on the body so that an individual can freely use it even when moving3. An example of such wearable technology is a smartwatch.

Purpose/Audience – The purpose of my research paper is to create awareness and define possible solutions that researchers suggested to improve the working of wearables. By explaining the significance of wearables in industry, this paper may also encourage more research to be done. The primary audiences of my paper are wearable

Wearable computers are one of the greatest innovation of science. Wearable computers are also called body-borne computers. It can be fitted on wrist, eyes or under the clothes. Its aim is to measure the human movements. When wearable computer attached to human body it records the experience faced by a human. Wearable computer 's main features are consistency and ability to multi task. It starts in 1800s, timepiece the first wearable was made by watchmaker Breguet for the Queen of Naples in 1810. As time goes the quality of wearable computer increased. There are four main segments of wearable technology :

Wearable technology, in the case of Sony, SmartWear, is a predicted trending branch of ubiquitous products set to become the next generation technology. As advancements in computer engineering enable electronic chips to become smaller, and batteries to become longer lasting, the engineering technology involved is advanced enough to be integrated in the form of a small wearable device. Wearable tech incorporates gadgets that are integrated into everyone’s daily life in the form of fashion. Whether the tech is the form of glasses (Google glass smart glass), a watch (Sony smart watch) or an earpiece (Hearables), the product must appeal to consumers through the functionality and form.

Wearable’s are small devices that are electronic that often consist of at least one sensor and have a computational capability. These advanced smart textile products play the role of monitoring, analyzing and in some cases healing of diseases in patients. These smart textile products are hand worn, head-worn and also body dressed about their functions in a person. For instance, for fitness and health tracking, one may wear an intelligent bracelet on the hands that indicate the degree to which the hands are washed (Castano & Flatau, 2014). Moreover, watches like the Pebble smartwatch, wristband like the tactile bracelet, and wearable computers like the Amon are used in monitoring one's health.