Smart watches of medical equipment class that are more real than Apple Watch: Omron Heartguide Hands -on

More practical than Apple Watch!

There are a lot of wearable in the market that claims a variety of health benefits, but they are rarely found at the same level as medical equipment.Even if it can be used as "Knowing the numbers as a reference", it can be used for accurate diagnosis and records....The same is true for Apple Watch.

Meanwhile, "HEARTGUIDE", a smartwatch that can measure blood pressure from Omron, appeared.The FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) has approved the same level of accuracy as the existing blood pressure measuring instrument.This is a review of Gizmodo Victoria Song.

There are many smartwatches and trackers that can measure your heart rate, but most users will not have a medical purpose other than knowing their standard values.Even the Apple Watch series 4, which has functions related to electrocardiograms and atrial fibrillation, is not perfect as a diagnostic device and requires attention.

However, Omron's Heartguide smart watch is the first wearable that can measure blood pressure from your wrist.Of course, we are also approved by FDA.

It can be measured in the same process as the measurement method at the hospital

The technology used in HeartGuide is extremely advanced.There is a cuff on the strap part, which swells blood pressure by the oscillometric method.Basically, it is the same method that wraps a cuff around the arm and inflates it.I was able to use it as a demo, but the use of HeartGuide was very simple and short, and personally there was no more pain than a nurse at the hospital.The results of the usual medical examinations were the same.

To measure, press the button and keep your hands higher than your heart.The cuff swells and shrinks automatically.If it ends, the blood pressure value will be displayed on the screen.If there is a numerical value in the healthy range, a green circle will be displayed, and if the blood pressure is too high, it will change to red.

Speaking of a little difficulty in the demonstration, is it a fit?My wrist was a little thin, so it was difficult to wear medium -sized products for demonstrations firmly.According to Omron, medium is a medium that fits 75%of users, but it seems that the small and large size will be released later.

The mainstay of OMRON's business has long been a blood pressure measurement device, but it seems that there were some obstacles to always wear it in the form of a smart watch.First of all, the strap itself needs to swell, and the inner pump needs to press the air downward.If this is not achieved, accurate measurements cannot be done.In addition, Omron applied for 80 patents in the process of reducing the oscillometric method to the size that could be attached to the wrist.CEO's Ranndy Kellogg told Gizmodo, the CEO Ranndy Kellogg, which is smaller than rice grains.

Considering all of these, Heartguide's battery life is surprisingly long.He stated that Omron was small and made by estimating 30 to 50 cuff expansion by one charge.This will mean charging once or twice a week for users.The translucent display plays a role in this.The color can be displayed and the numerical value can be read in direct sunlight, but it is not as bright as OLED or AMOLED screen that has a touch screen smartwatch.

Other than blood pressure, HeartGuide allows you to track the number of steps, distance, sleep, and burning calories.You can also notify you of telephone, message, and email.In addition, since data without the consent of the user is difficult to apply, it comes with an app attached to that point.The app analyzes the lifestyle of the user's blood pressure in consideration of sleep, exercise, and how much coffee to drink.

Smart watch recognized as equivalent to medical equipment

The most impressive point is that it has been approved by FDA 510K.This guarantees the same level of accuracy as the blood pressure measurement device already on the market.It is an amazing result for a smartwatch.As mentioned earlier, Apple Watch is very different from acquiring FDA's "de Novo classification (it is not the same as existing measuring instruments)" in 30 days.Heartguide is the result of two -year tests and case studies.This will be a bigger point compared to Apple Watch Series4.

Series4 is not intended to be used by those who have already been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.The purpose is to suggest a possibility to users who may have atrial fibrillation.However, HeartGuide is a device that can provide accurate measurements to users who are already a smartwatch but already knowing that they are high blood pressure."The person who buys this watch is probably a person who has been diagnosed with a doctor and has high blood pressure," says Kellogg.In other words, it is an actual patient, and it is a smart watch that can be used practically as a medical device for grandpa and grandma.

The price of $ 500 is not cheap.However, in terms of practicality, it seems like a healthy device that is much more thoughtful than Apple Watch.Blood pressure has a terrible effect that is as good as atrial fibrillation.According to the American Heart Association, 13 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure.This is half the adult population.And blood pressure goes up and down throughout the day.Considering that, you can't see the whole picture just once at a pharmacy or hospital.By providing a method that can be easily and accurately monitoring to patients with high blood pressure, and informing you how your lifestyle affects the numbers, you will be saved.。

I would like to actually review how accurate and how much the battery lasts next year to clarify the details.But now, pre -ordering is possible on the official Omron website.It is officially scheduled to launch at CES on January 8.