'2016 Global Mobile Vision' Unveils Various Devices Targeting the Mobile Healthcare Market
Interest in a 'healthy life' is heating up due to increased life expectancy and rising income levels.

With the recent increase in interest in a 'healthy life,' mobile healthcare has emerged, integrating mobile technology with health devices.

According to market research firm IDC, the global mobile healthcare market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 10.2%, reaching $12.4 billion in 2018.


▲ JM Smart's 'SleepDoc'

JM Smart Co., Ltd. showcased 'SleepDoc' at the 'Global Mobile Vision 2016 (GMV 2016)'.

This product is a mobile-connected smart band developed for those suffering from sleep disorders, such as insomnia. Developed and introduced in collaboration with the Seoul Sleep Center, it improves sleep disorders by regulating light and activity levels. It connects with a smartphone via Bluetooth to provide a real-time evaluation of sleep behaviors, analyzes the previous month's sleep status, and offers a sleep behavior plan recommended by a sleep specialist based on the analysis.

'Alex' by Namu Co., Ltd. is a functional wearable device that induces the habit of good posture.


▲ Namu Co., Ltd.'s 'Alex'

It was jointly developed with Mokeri Korean Medicine Hospital to prevent the surge in patients with neck and spinal disorders resulting from the recent widespread use of smart devices. Worn on the back of the neck, it measures and analyzes neck angle and head position in real time. It notifies the user via vibration if an incorrect posture is maintained for a certain period, helping to prevent "text neck," which causes associated pain around the neck, head, or shoulders. Linked with a dedicated app, users can check how many hours a day were spent in an incorrect posture on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.