In 1999, 802.11b got approved….and as they say…the rest is history. 802.11a/g/n has found itself into literally almost every medical device as well has pretty revolutionized how healthcare interacts with the EMR. Now the “smart phone” is changing the game. In reality is it not really used so much as a phone, but a multi-modal wireless gateway. GSM or CDMA and they we have on board WLAN as well as now LPBT (Low Power Bluetooth).
As folks tell me, I do not wear a watch, because I have a smart phone! However, I think if you could provide a lot more value, in other words a communication device, then I think the evolution of the dumb watch…”could become in reality the smart watch”. LPBT (Low Power Bluetooth) changes the game again. Integra Systems, Inc., is looking to develop applications surrounding healthcare and the communications model with the AGENT Smart Watch. Most do not equate NYC as a technology place; but it is fast becoming quite a unique incubator of start up technology firms. Through KickStarter Agent Watches has raised over $700,000.00 to date in a very short time.
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