The Journal of mHealth Vol 1 Issue 3 (June 2014) | Page 11

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“Our bodies have always had something to say, but now with
advanced sensors, algorithms and software, we will be able to
tune into what the body is telling us,” says Dr. Michael Blum
associate vice chancellor for informatics at UCSF. “Validation
of these technologies will improve the quality of data collected
and help advance the ability to bring new products to market
quickly. UCSF is pleased to play an important role in this effort
to focus increased technology resources on digital
health.”

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approach, SAMI will allow data to be controlled by the individual generating it and not by third-parties, so that personal
health data can be better protected.
The combination of Simband-designed sensor technologies
and algorithms and SAMI-based software will take individual
understanding of the body to a new level – for the first time giving voice to a deeper understanding of personal health and well
being. In addition, through the development of new sensing
technologies and software, it is possible that entirely new and
previously unimagined insights into health and wellness could
be generated.

To avoid a repeat of criticism levelled against its existing smartwatches, Samsung suggested that a magnetic battery charger
could be attached to the device while the wearer slept, to avoid
them having to take it off at night.
It also suggested one possible way of presenting the data would
be to offer a "wellness score" as a simple percentage read-out
that would indicate the extent to which the wristband's owner
was taking care of themself.
Other details revealed at Samsung's event included a plan to
include wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity in the Simband device.

SAMSUNG DIGITAL HEALTH CHALLENGE
To support its Digital Health Initiative, Samsung also announced
the Samsung Digital Health Challenge, a $50 million investment
fund dedicated to innovative start-ups and technologies in the
connected health area. The goal of the fund is to stimulate creative new approaches to digital health and Samsung's open platforms.
Additional information about the announcements and the Samsung Digital Health Challenge may