Valencell President Dr. Steven LeBoeuf said the company has been in talks with medical tech companies about applications for its earbud devices. The business is also working with FDA consultants on plans to submit a smartphone-enabled blood pressure device for 510(k) clearance.
Gulf Islamic Investments led the round, tapping a new fund the United Arab Emirates investment firm set up to invest in technology startups.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Valencell, a biosensor developer seeking to make weareables more accurate, has raised a mix of equity and debt. The fundraise comes several months after securing approval for patent applications earlier this year.
If there’s a counter argument for that University of Pennsylvania study suggesting there’s little difference between the accuracy of smartphone fitness apps and fitness wearables to track steps, Steve LeBoeuf would be the one to make it. He’s the president of Valencell, a company that develops and licenses its PerformTech technology that powers several wearable […]
The widespread availability of fitness wearables coupled with marginal use has created a relatively new trend in the market — ecosystems. After all, no one can afford to depend on the business of just a few devices and it opens up access to a bigger share of wearables users. Its also a way to add […]
Behind the highly visible displays of success and influence in the healthcare space at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show — like UnitedHealth Group‘s two-part, walk-through exhibit space and Qualcomm’s ever-present sponsor signage — there were a few modest young companies showing off their innovative technologies. Here are three that managed to catch my attention: Valencell […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.