galvanic skin response sensor microsoft band

If any of this sounds familiar it’s because Microsoft’s health ecosystem is set up a lot like Apple’s. This means that in the Health app users can see analytics and insights from combining data from various third party health apps like RunKeeper and MyFitnessPal, for example. The app and the wearable integrate with HealthVault - Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s HealthKit integration platform.

The cloud-based “Microsoft Health Service” allows the Health app to combine Band data with data from other apps and devices. The app can pull data from other Microsoft services like Outlook, so that it can show how the activities during your day affect your stress levels and sleep. And, like most fitness apps, it maps runs and bike rides, and creates a graphic display of sleep patterns. The Health app also provides guided workouts provided by Gold’s Gym, and Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines.

The biometrics data collected by the Band is sent to the cloud, and also displayed in the Microsoft Health app, which runs on Windows Phone, Android, and iOS devices. There’s also a GPS radio for tracking routes, and a microphone for dictating notes on the run.

Other sensors include an optical heart rate sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer/gyro, a gyrometer, an ambient light sensor, and a skin temperature sensor. You can also set reminders and take notes using voice commands via Cortana.A UV sensor measures sun exposure, and a galvanic skin response sensor can tell you if you’re stressed out. Additionally, you can receive alerts for emails, texts, calendar events, and calls. All tracked data may be viewed using the Microsoft Health web dashboard or the Microsoft Health app.

With the addition of the barometer, users are now able to track elevation changes when biking or running. It also provides tracking data for the number of steps taken, running, biking, golfing, or working out and has Guided Workouts that “provide more variety with exercise prompts right on your band.” The Microsoft Band 2 tracks data with the use of 11 sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer/gyro, Gyrometer, GPS, Ambient light sensor, Skin temperature sensor, UV sensor, Capacitive sensor, Galvanic skin response, Microphone, and Barometer. It is a Bluetooth 4.0 (low energy) activity tracker that has continuous heart rate monitoring to track your heart rate, calorie burn, and sleep. The release of the Microsoft Band 2 was announced on October 6. The Gadgeteer is supported by readers like you! If you buy something through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Galvanic skin response sensor microsoft band