Samsung has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its fitness and calorie tracking app called S Health to be used as a cardiac signal transmitter, according to a report by Mobihealthnews. With this approval, the app can be synced with third party wireless blood glucometers, blood pressure monitors, and heart rate monitors. Samsung also sells a body scale and heart rate monitor that works seamlessly with the S Health app to register weight data and heart rate information for more accurate fitness tracking.
In order to use the S Health app, the user first enters relevant personal information such as age, sex, and weight, and then has the option to make use of the pedometer on phones such us Galaxy S4 and S5 to track the number of steps taken during the day. The app then uses this step data along with previously entered weight information to estimate the amount of calories burned. Users can enter “daily step goals” in the app to help motivate them to stay fit and active. The app also pulls room temperature and humidity information from the sensors in phones, such the Galaxy S4 and S5, to give the user a complete picture during their workouts.
Users can enter their calorie intake by selecting the type and portion of each meal and the app automatically determines the amount of calories consumed based on that data. Users can also tag each entry with a photo of the meal to help keep track of their entries.
With all the syncing capability, as well as calorie intake and fitness monitoring, users can not only have more accurate inputs for advanced calorie measurements, but can also see all their health information on the S Health dashboard and have access to pertinent cardiology metrics in the palm of their hands.
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