The finalists of Bluetooth Innovation World Cup 2011

30.11.2011

The finalists of the Bluetooth Innovation Worldcup 2011 have been determined, below a brief description of the ideas. The judges rated the ideas according to criteria such as level of innovation, how well Bluetooth low energy can be used for the concept, technical feasibility, and market potential. The overall winner will be determined and announced shortly.


Sports & Fitness:

Micro Optics Display (MOD) & MOD Live, by Recon Instruments
Recon Instruments created a Bluetooth low energy enabled remote control for their MOD technology; revolutionary, unobtrusive head-mounted micro optics displays for goggles that give the user real-time access to performance and communications information direct-to-eye in fast paced environments.

Heartrate monitor in headphones, by Vlad Savchenko of SoundOfMotion
SoundOfMotion’s innovation extends the functionality of traditional Bluetooth sport headphones to measure heart beats and instantly provide audible and tactile feedback to the user. Using electrically conductive in-the-ear inserts or earbuds, the headset will be able to measure the heart beat in the same way as a traditional chest belt heart rate monitor.
Unobstructed skin, natural body oils and moisture in the ear make the heart beat measurements very reliable. The dual-mode Bluetooth device will allow the headset to work as a heart rate monitor inBluetooth low energy technology mode or as a stereo audio system in Classic Bluetooth mode.

Smart Weights, byEric and Meaghan Zorij ofDiesel Dogs
This product has the look and feel of standard weight lifting equipment, with the addition of a Bluetooth low energy technology transceiver. This transceiver provides the ability to monitor, track, and log the exercises performed and automatically upload the results.
For each exercise, Smart Weightcan measure form and technique, number of sets, number of repetitions, resistance levels, and duration.The workout summary is seamlessly uploaded via Bluetooth low energy technology to a smart phone or Bluetooth enabled PC. Separate software on the phone or PC allows the retrieval of workout data, including information about form and technique used for each repetition and progress tracking, including monthly summaries and an exercise routine program design.

Healthcare:

Core MD, by Guilherme de Paula of Pancreum
CoreMDprovides awireless communication and power infrastructure for replaceable wearable medical devices. These devices could perform a variety of functions such as sense body conditions (temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, fetus activity, interstitial glucose, and more), alert the user that a certain threshold has been reached, and/or even inject sub-cutaneously delivered drugs (insulin, glucagon, amylin, vasopressors, and others).
The CoreMD device is reusable and uses Bluetooth v4.0 with low energy technology. It runs ona coin-cell battery that can berecharged using a micro USB connector.

Cap Track, by Daniel Corkum, Rosanna Myers, and Maura Tresch
CapTrack is an innovative new system for increasing medication adherence. CapTrack uses special Bluetooth enabled “Connected Caps” that fit any standard prescription bottles to keep track of medication adherence and help patients make the mostof their treatment regimens. The Connected Caps use light and sound to remind you when to take medication – they can even call your phone or send you an email if youforget.
The caps communicate with CapTrack’s servers to generate real-time progress reports for you and your doctor. Optionally, you can invite friends, family members, or other trusted support partners to receive updates on your progress. If you want, CapTrack will even call your pharmacy for a prescription refill when it senses you’re running low on a medication.

Monbaby, by Arturas Vaitaitis and Jung Bae Kim of Rentech
An active Bluetooth low energy technology sensor attached to a small bracelet worn by newborn babiescan measure their vital signals and relay that to multiple receivers. The device isdesigned to mitigate the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrom (SIDS).
The bracelet can be pairedwith a matching wristband worn by the parents. The wristband will then receive data being transmitted by the baby's bracelet and function as an active remote monitor for the newborn. Thedata can also be received by a centralized data aggregator, allowing nurses anddoctors toaccess real-time vital signalsin the nursery.
The smartphone app andreceiver devices cansend alerts over multiple channels if a baby's vital signals reach unusual or dangerous thresholds. The goal is to create a sensor small enough and cost-effective enough tofit insidea wristband.

Automotive, entertainment and more:

Bluetooth Weight Management Smart Luggage, by Ade Olunaike of TeleLeaf
This innovative Bluetooth ‘smartLuggage’ is self-weighing, using an integrated weight management systemincorporated in the back of a suitcase. To weigh luggage contents, the suitcase isplaced on its back. Thisactivates thedevice,sending the weight signal wirelessly via Bluetooth to a compatible device such as the Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
A free Teleleafapplication forApple mobile devices will allowusers to set a weight limit and measure it against the actual weight of their luggage as they are loading it. Whentheweight limit is reached, thedevice will vibrate or makea soundto alert the user. Airline passengers will no longer have to go through a tediouscycle of ‘lift and weigh’ to discover if their luggage conforms to airline weight restrictions.

Forget-Me-Not, by Robby Stribley
Forget-Me-Not (FMN) prevents the loss of an objectimport to its owner. It can be used to locate the lost object when in signal range. FMN is made up of two parts: an app that can be downloadedto a smartphone and amodule that usesBluetooth low energy technology. This module can be incorporated into a device the owner wants to avoid losing.
FMNcould be used inmany different types consumer products, especiallysmall devices that people are more likely to losebutreally don't want to lose, such asUSB memory sticks that may hold valuable data.

Senspods, by Michael Setton
With the help of Senspods, you can combine data from real-time environmental sensors withsocial networking tools. This can enable more sustainable urban living, provide smart cities with dynamic mapping of environmental features, and help get more people engaged in environmental activism and urban planning.
Senspods has an intuitive interface with single-click, drag-and-drop functionality and links tosocial networking tools. Sensor data can be sent usingBluetooth low energy technology to wearable displays. Senspods is also integrating solar cells with sensors.