This was a very interesting first day. Let me say this was not HIMSS, but a show attended by approximately 2500 attendees and about 150 exhibitors. Actually, a lot of the companies and technology would probably be pushed to the outside edges of the halls at HIMSS. What was unique about this event was the international bent (meaning applications and speakers), being used now to bring real value solving real problems on a global basis. The majority of the applications and technology surrounded the use of cellular/wide area technologies and smart phones/and or similiar type of devices. While I do find the use of WiFi pervasive, the fact remains outside of the United States many developing countries simply do not have the infrastructure that we have in the United States. Thus, while the mobile phone, now smart phones, and cellular infrastructure covers (now over 90% of the world), innovation came up with all kinds products and applications. Still figuring out how to download all the pictures off of my Motorola Droid, but will do this later today. For now here are some unique companies and technologies.
3D sonograms on a smart phone? OMG! That’s just too cool.