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The Market for Wearable Devices


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NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This Kalorama Information report, The Market for Wearable Medical Devices includes products in the following segments: wearable diagnostic and monitoring devices; wearable therapeutic devices; wearable injury prevention and rehabilitation devices; and wearable lifestyle and fitness devices.

The base year is 2015, with forecasts provided for each year through 2020. The market was evaluated via a combination of disease prevalence trends, population trends, device innovations, federal and industry standards and regulations. Both primary and secondary sources were consulted in developing market estimates. Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of gathering information. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information conducted interviews with more than 50 key industry officials, consultants, health care providers, and government personnel. These sources were the primary basis in gathering information specifically relating to revenue and market share data presented in this report. Specific interviews with IT company representatives included marketing directors, division managers, and product representatives.

The Market for Wearable Devices

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

Scope and Methodology

Size and Growth of the Market

Market Participants

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Applications

Demographics

Population Growth

Global Population Trends

Aging of the Population

Global Population over 65

Proven Cost Effectiveness

Chronic Disease Driving Health Markets

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Obesity

Just How Much Life is Lost to Chronic Diseases?

New Technologies Wearable Medical Devices

Wireless Technologies

Smartphones in Healthcare

Benefits of Healthcare Smartphones

Challenges in the Implementation of Smartphones in Healthcare Settings

Remote Monitoring

Cloud-Based Mobile Healthcare

Cloud Connectivity and Compatibility

EMR (EHR) Data Transfer Applications and Equipment

Technology Innovation

Technology for Drug Adherence, Targeted Delivery, and Monitoring

Mobile Medical Applications and Patient Monitoring

WEARABLE DIAGNOSTIC AND MONITORING DEVICES

Introduction

Wearable Cardiovascular Monitoring Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Heart Rate Monitors

Activity Monitors

Electrocardiogram/ECG Monitors

Cardiac Event Monitoring

Pulse Oximeter Monitors

Wearable Blood Pressure Monitors

Wearable Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Fetal and Infant Monitoring Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Wearable Pregnancy/Fertility Devices

Wearable Fetal Monitors

Ultrasound

Wearable Infant Monitoring Device

Wearable Neurological Monitoring Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Wearable Electroencephalographs

Wearable Electromyographs

Wearable Sleep Monitoring Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Sleep Trackers

Wearable Polysomnographs

Wrist Actigraphs

Wearable Glucose Monitoring Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors

Other Wearable Diagnostic and Monitoring Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Body Temperature

UV Exposure

Medication Digestion

Pressure Ulcers

Select Emerging Technologies

Zensor

VitalsFit

Scout

SCANurse

IMEC EEG Headset

Microchips Biotech

Kinsa Smart Thermometer

Wearable Skin Device

Pregsense

Quanttus

OnClass

Sunbit

BioStamp

EchoLabs Monitor

CoVa

InvisonHeart ECG

Market Analysis

Markets by Product Segment

Markets by Global Region

Competitive Analysis

WEARABLE THERAPEUTIC DEVICES

Introduction

Wearable Respiratory Therapy Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Wearable Portable Oxygen Concentrators

Wearable Ventilators

Positive Airway Pressure Devices

Capnographs (Respiratory) Monitors

Wearable Insulin Management Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Wearable Insulin Pumps

Wearable Pain Management Devices

Overview

Selected Product Examples

Wearable Neurostimulation Devices

Emerging Technologies

ADAMM

Valedo

iTBra

WAK

Sam

Goggle Contact Lens

Market Analysis

Markets by Product Segment

Markets by Global Region

Competitive Analysis

WEARABLE INJURY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION DEVICES

Introduction

Selected Product Examples

Body Motion Devices

Sensing Garments

Fall Detection Devices

Other Devices

Emerging Technologies

Litus

Kinect

Osteoarthritis

Market Analysis

Markets by Product Segment

Markets by Global Region

Competitive Analysis

WEARABLE LIFESTYLE AND FITNESS DEVICES

Introduction

Selected Product Examples

Fitness Tracker

Activity Tracker

Sports Tracker

Emerging Technologies

Sentimoto

FitLinxx AmpStrip

SmartStop

Market Overview

Markets by Product Segment

Markets by Global Region

Competitive Analysis

ISSUES AND TRENDS

Overview

Regulatory Challenges

Reimbursement Challenges

Aging of the Population

Increasing Life Expectancy and the Demand for Advanced Healthcare Delivery

Options

Healthcare Spending Trends

Lasting Compliance

Physician Involvement

Advances in Sensors

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Cost cutting

Healthcare Efficiency

Electronic Medical Records

Overview of EMRs

Data Management and the Electronic Medical Record

The EMR and Mobile Apps

Wearable Remote Monitoring

Capacity Challenges

Emphasis on Reducing Hospital Days

Hospital Communications

Unique Opportunities in TeleHealth/TeleMedicine

Mental Health Assessment through Telemedicine

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Improving the U.S. Mental Care Environment

Mental Disorder Statistics

Growing Acceptance of Mobile Technologies

Internet Users and Growing Adoption of Technology

FCC Rules for Medical Wireless Communication

System Compatibility

GLOBAL WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

Overview

Market Drivers and Inhibitors

Growth Drivers

Growth Inhibitors

Total Global Market Size and Forecast

Global Markets by Product Segment

Market Analysis by Region

North America Market Overview

Markets by Product Type

European Market Overview

Markets by Product Type

Asia Pacific Market Overview

Markets by Product Type

Rest of World Market Overview

Markets by Product Type

CORPORATE PROFILES

Introduction

Profiles

Abbott Laboratories

Company Overview

Performance Review

Compumedics

Company Overview

Performance Review

Dexcom

Company Overview

Performance Review

Dräger Medical

Company Overview

Performance Review

FitBit

Company Overview

Performance Review

Garmin

Company Overview

Performance Review

Honeywell

Company Overview

Performance Review

Insulet

Company Overview

Performance Review

Intel Corporation

Company Overview

Performance Review

Jawbone

Company Overview

LIFEWATCH

Company Overview

Performance Review

Masimo

Company Overview

Performance Review

MEDTRONIC

Company Overview

Performance Review

MisFit Wearables Corporation

Company Overview

Nike

Company Overview

Performance Review

Nuubo

Company Overview

Omron Healthcare

Company Overview

Performance Review

OSI Systems

Company Overview

Performance Review

Philips Healthcare

Company Overview

Performance Review

Polar Electro, Inc (Polar USA)

Company Overview

Proteus Digital Health

Company Overview

Roche

Company Overview

Performance Review

Samsung

Company Overview

Performance Review

Sony

Company Overview

Performance Review

Sotera Wireless, Inc

Company Overview

Withings, Inc

Company Overview

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

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