Connected health and medical gadgets represent technological advancements in healthcare that possess potential of empowering patients with powerful devices and applications.
Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed during an interview that he would not prefer Apple watch to go through FDA’s regulatory approval process. Instead, Apple may introduce a dedicated healthcare device or a sensor that can provide accurate data to doctors and healthcare professionals.
Apple has already been granted a patent covering flexible display relating to wearable devices. The patent is titled “Bi-stable spring with flexible display” and includes three (3) sets of claims covering an electronic device with flexible display, a wearable device and a wearable accessory.
At present, wearable device market is flooded with gadgets that are capable of recording user’s data, like, heart rate, or blood sugar, but there is strong potential for a device or a sensor that can navigate deeper to provide significant utility to doctors, patients and healthcare professionals. Interestingly, observing the huge difference between sales of Apple watch and Samsung Gear, Samsung has decided to focus on bio sensors and smartwatch components that can be supplied to other companies, including Apple.
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Rahul Dev is a Patent Attorney & International Business Lawyer practicing Technology & Corporate Laws. He is reachable at info (at) techcorplegal (dot) com & @rdpatentlawyer on Twitter
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