Body Integrated Programmable Interface; Used To Augment Physical Capabilities of Humans

 

Body integrated programmable interface, body integrable components/systems or wearables, is/are used to augment physical capabilities of humans. Wearables, or wearable technology, is a category of electronic devices that can be worn as accessories, implanted in the user's body, embedded in clothing, or even tattooed on the skin. The increasing adoption of body integrated programmable interface has placed wearable technology at the forefront of Internet of things (IoT). The market is broadly segmented into products such as headwear, wristwear, eyewear, footwear, bodywear, fashion and jewelry, and others.

Body integrated programmable interface, such as body integrable systems are designed for use in the human body and provide a means to integrate the nervous system, endocrine system, and lymphatic and circulatory systems through an interface called an integrator. The theory behind integrability states that energy from one system will be used to drive energy into the next. The concept is also expected to reduce the cost and time involved in applications such as tissue grafting and tissue replacement, using a body integral system.

Body integrable systems or devices are incorporated into items that can be comfortably worn on a body. These wearable devices are used for tracking information on real time basis. They track day to day activities and sync them with mobile devices or laptop computers. They work in coordination with a smartphone app for display and interaction. Body-mounted sensors help monitor and transmit biological data for healthcare purposes. In healthcare, wearable devices are used to monitor health conditions and vitals, track sleep and medications, and follow the recovery of post-op patients.

These devices will be especially important for improving the health and control of chronically ill patients and for those with conditions such as diabetes, COPD, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. Scientists from Japan have developed a wearable medical device that can help diabetic elderly or overweight people to lose fat and treat type 2 diabetes. The device affects visceral fat loss and improves blood glucose (sugar) by helping overweight or elderly people exercise, which is effective for the treatment of diabetes.

Apart from the healthcare industry, body integrated programmable interface or wearables is/are being incorporated into advanced textiles, navigation systems, and commercial uses.