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Allowing continuous tracking of activity levels throughout the day, Cambridge Consultants has developed the MiBand. Requiring very little user-input, the MiBand is worn on the wrist and sends its data to a behavioral coaching system called MiLife which then provides health and fitness guidance.

 

To measure activity levels throughout the day based on movement, MiBand features an integrated accelerometer. This data is combined with weight measurements, which is taken remotely from a special set of MiLife’s Bluetooth Smart Scales. When operated, this automatically transmits to the device. The data is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth to a PC and then uploaded to the individual’s online health record. Then, based on the individual’s lifestyle, it offers personalized advice.

 

Improving their online service for individuals and for companies who want to support a healthier lifestyle amongst their staff, MiBand was developed for MiLife Coaching Ltd. Between 1993 and 2005, the proportion of individuals classified as obese has increased from 13.2 percent to 23.1 percent for men in England alone according to NHS statistics. This has risen from 16.4 percent to 24.8 percent for women in the same period.

 

From development to manufacture of MiBand, Cambridge Consultants provided complete wireless, electronic, software and mechanical product design. To continually monitor activity levels for up to two weeks between charges, Ultra low power design techniques were employed to enable the device. Withstanding water and dirt, the device is comfortable to wear 24/7. All the operations are performed via a minimal user interface based on a capacitive touch sensor.

 

Ogi Bataveljic, CTO at MiLife Coaching Ltd, commented, “The MiBand activity monitor was an essential component in the creation of our business. Cambridge Consultants’ ability to quickly translate the monitor from a concept to a volume manufacturable product was crucial for us. Their solution was technologically sophisticated, packaging an accurate activity tracker in a user-friendly design with a simple user-interface. We are delighted with the final product.”

 

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