On the consumer side, we’ll see an effort to integrate wearables with music, fashion and the wide variety of other consumer electronics we use. One area I expect to be an early crossover point is the booming ear buds and headsets market. The ear, conveniently, is a terrific place to measure temperature, heart rate, O2 saturation and other important health data points.
Vivametrica President Scott Valentine outlines his predictions and thoughts for the world of wearables in 2015.