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iPhone case makes Star Trek's tricorder a reality
An iPhone case which monitors your blood pressure, heart rate and lung function - just by holding your phone with both hands for a few seconds - will go on sale in the UK this summer
An iPhone case designed to help you keep track of your health by monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, temperature and lung function will go on sale in the UK this summer.
The Wello is reminiscent of the tricorder used by medical staff in Star Trek to remotely scan patients for a diagnosis. But this case has already been developed by US company Azoi and will cost just £120 when it launches here later this year.
There will be versions available for the iPhone 5 and 5S as well as all Android phones with Bluetooth LE and Kitkat.
Wello slips over an iPhone like a normal case but has built-in circuitry to take readings in seconds, just by holding it so that your fingers rest on the sensors. The Wello app then records this data and can help to spot long-term trends.
Wello has built-in sensors to record vital signs
It is hoped that people will use the device to keep track of vital signs and use the data collected by an accompanying app to change their lifestyle and make healthier diet and exercise choices.
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide and hypertension afflicts nearly a billion people. Azoi claim that with simple, regular monitoring of health data people are better equipped to identify potential issues and seek advice before they become serious illnesses.
Wello slips over an iPhone like a traditional case
Azoi founder Hamish Patel said: “Over the last two years, we have focused our efforts on coming up with a technologically advanced yet easy-to-use tool to help people monitor their health and facilitate better lifestyle choices.
"By putting health monitoring technology into a highly convenient and accessible mobile phone case, we hope to be able to make a real difference.
“All too often, health problems go undetected until they are too late to address. We believe that through improved self-awareness of key vitals, technology could very easily reduce the incidence and impact of a wide range of illnesses and diseases. Not only could this help ensure healthier, happier lives, but it could also ease the growing burden on healthcare services.”
The device will also be able to sync data with a range of popular wearable health devices that record daily activity in terms of number of steps taken.
The new Wello iPhone case is now available for pre-order.