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Bluetooth Smart Medical Devices to Reach 4.7 Million Users by 2016

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According to IMS Research, approximately 4.7 million consumers were projected to utilize wireless medical devices featuring Bluetooth Smart technology by 2016. The research further indicated that Bluetooth Smart was expected to be integrated into roughly 35% of wireless-enabled medical devices by the same year.

This surge in adoption was attributed to the increasing demand for Bluetooth Smart capabilities in cellular mobile phones, particularly smartphones.

About IMS Research

IMS Research, now a part of IHS Electronics & Media, was known for providing reliable, unbiased, and credible industry data, making it a respected source of information globally.

IMS Research assisted clients in understanding the market landscape and in developing and enhancing their businesses across various sectors, ranging from wireless communications to consumer electronics and security.

IMS had conducted extensive studies and analyses of diverse connectivity technologies, including:

  • Wired
  • Bluetooth Classic
  • Bluetooth (Low Energy)
  • WiFi
  • ZigBee
  • DECT ULE
  • ANT
  • NFC
  • 5 kHz
  • Proprietary solutions
  • Others

Their analysis of the aforementioned connectivity solutions spanned various applications, such as:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Telehealth medical devices
  • Health hubs
  • Fitness monitoring devices

The research encompassed equipment like:

  • Blood pressure monitors
  • Blood glucose monitors
  • Pulse oximeters
  • Implantable devices
  • Heart rate monitors
  • Pedometers
  • Footpods
  • Speed & distance sensors
  • Cycling computers
  • Cellular handsets
  • PC/Laptop/Tablets
  • Residential gateways
  • And more.

Wireless Technology Resources

WLAN Technologies

  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11ad

Wireless Standards

  • WiMAX
  • Zigbee
  • Z-Wave
  • GSM
  • LTE
  • UMTS
  • Bluetooth
  • UWB
  • IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Satellite
  • Antenna
  • RADAR