Holograms a hit
Holograms may take Facebook to a whole new level, and HoloVit aims to be part of that technology. The company is working to produce a hologram-sharing app, which will allow users to share a personalized hologram video message on social media. Users will be able to record a holographic video with their modular recording set, add a personal written message and share it on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook. Currently, HoloVit offers a recording set and holographic screens in three sizes for experiencing holograms from a smartphone, tablet, laptop or television. With the television-compatible screen, viewers get a full immersive experience, allowing holograms to float freely in the room at up to eight times larger than other hologram systems. Additionally, viewers can enjoy 1,000 videos in holographic format and an exclusive hologram video game.
Digital holography: The next generation
Research and Markets has introduced the Global Digital Holography Market 2016-2020 report, which suggests that the global digital holography market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38.71 percent during the period 2016-2020. A charge-coupled device (CCD) camera is used in digital holography technology to record a digital hologram of objects. The recorded information is then transferred to a computer and analyzed to form 3D images, which are used to examine and evaluate the objects with greater accuracy. As the technology is refined to produce realistic 3D images of 2D objects, digital holography is becoming increasingly popular in the healthcare and retail sectors. Currently, the medical, education and banking sectors are the major revenue generators for the market. Looking ahead, the automotive, aerospace, gaming and retail sectors are expected to drive the market as well.
Wearables: The next generation of healthcare
Enterprise adoption of wearable technology is beginning to move beyond pilot projects and technology trials and into full-scale deployments, according to a new white paper published by market intelligence firm Tractica. Interest in wearables among enterprise decision-makers is growing stronger as the technology demonstrates the potential for a solid return on investment (ROI) in the form of improved operational efficiencies, increased levels of data-driven insights, and enhanced customer engagement. In particular, industry sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing are seeing a large amount of activity, and corporate wellness programs are growing beyond self-funded insurance providers to include small and medium enterprises that use third party insurance.
Wearable case studies featured in the white paper include trials and deployments by Carolinas HealthCare System, Case Western Reserve University, Daimler, Discovery Health and Vitality, Hewlett Packard, Matrix Medical Network, Nebraska Medicine, Oschner Health System, Target, UnitedHealthcare, Yale-New Haven Hospital System and more. The devices covered include smart AR glasses, voice-controlled headsets or clip-on devices, smart watches, body sensors, wearable cameras, fitness trackers and other devices. The white paper is published in partnership with the Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit East, scheduled for June 16-17, 2016 in Atlanta, Ga. A full copy of the white paper is available for free download on Tractica’s website.
Waterproof protection
Catalyst, a manufacturer of iPhone cases and waterproof accessories, has launched its new collection of waterproof cases for Apple iPhone SE, 12.9-inch iPad Pro and iPad mini. Catalyst Cases for the iPad Pro and iPad mini 4 are available for $89.99; the Catalyst Case for the 12-inch iPad Pro is available for $149.99; and the Catalyst Case for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will be available for $119.99 this summer. The cases reportedly are 100 percent waterproof and designed to meet military standards for impacts. A clear rubber bumper permits the user to see the design of the iPad, while an integrated screen protector provides access to features including Touch ID, Control Center and swipe notifications. The device’s ports accommodate most aftermarket charging cables and headphones. All cases include a flat-pack, foldable stand designed for movie watching or reading. The cases are available for $69.99.
Avoiding fraudulent mobile payments
Evercompliant has introduced a new capability to its MerchantView platform detecting transaction laundering for mobile applications. The application provides users and payment services with the ability to detect hidden mobile apps and fraudulent mobile payments being processed through legitimate merchant accounts. EverCompliant’s app is designed to detect and prevent transaction laundering activities from entering the payment ecosystem. The system reveals related and unreported mobile applications, URLs, payment environments and provides the tools to manage risk on an ongoing basis. Mobile payments are expected to top $800 billion by 2019, according to the company, making it more important than ever to detect fraudulent transactions immediately. When fraudulent transactions go undetected, banks can end up paying heavy fines, as well as face legal actions and potential damage to their reputation.
From fitness tracker to lifesaving device
In recent news, emergency physicians used a patient’s personal activity tracker and smartphone to identify the time his heart arrhythmia started, which allowed them to treat his new-onset atrial fibrillation with electrical cardio-version and discharge him home, according to the Annals of Emergency Medicine, “Interrogation of Patient Activity Tracker to Assist Arrythmia Management.” The treatment of recent onset atrial fibrillation is electrical cardioversion in any patient who can reliably relate an arrhythmia onset time of within the previous 48 hours. Because the patient was asymptomatic during his current episode of atrial fibrillation, it was not possible to assign an onset time for his arrhythmia. Emergency department staff accessed the smartphone application connected with his activity tracker and discovered the onset time for his atrial fibrillation was three hours prior to coming to the emergency department. After cardioverting the sedated patient, emergency department staff interrogated the smartphone app again, which accurately recorded the change in heart rate consistent with a rhythm change from atrial fibrillation to normal rhythm. The patient was discharged home with instructions to follow up with outpatient cardiology.