The document provides insights into the wearable technology market, highlighting macro trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and the quantified self movement. It mentions significant projections, such as the expectation of 50 billion connected devices by 2020, and discusses the growth of venture capital investment in this sector. Additionally, it outlines common characteristics of wearables and challenges related to device-to-device communication.

1. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
MARKET SNAPSHOT

2. Macro Trend I: The Internet of Things (IoT)
Mary Meeker (KPCB), Internet Trends 2014 Report: “Biggest Re-Imagination of
All = People Enabled with Mobile Devices + Sensors Uploading Troves of Findable
and Sharable Data”
Cisco: By 2020, there will be 50bn internet connected devices in the world.

3. Macro Trend II: The Quantified Self
CB Insights: VC investment dollars reach ~$320mm in 2013, up 165% annually.
Fred Wilson (USV): “Makes me wonder about the healthcare diagnostic sector.
Will I be able to take my blood pressure, blood chemistry, xray, MRI, on my phone?”
Outstanding question: hardware versus software?

4. Computing Timeline: 10 year cycles
Mary Meeker (KPCB), Internet Trends 2014 Report: “Biggest Re-Imagination of
All = People Enabled with Mobile Devices + Sensors Uploading Troves of Findable
and Sharable Data”
Cisco: By 2020, there will be 50bn internet connected devices in the world.
Test test Test test

5. Wearable Characteristics
Mary Meeker (KPCB), Internet Trends 2014 Report: “Biggest Re-Imagination of
All = People Enabled with Mobile Devices + Sensors Uploading Troves of Findable
and Sharable Data”
Cisco: By 2020, there will be 50bn internet connected devices in the world.
Test test Test test

6. Beyond Wearables…
1. Drivables
Pandora Car/TV/Appliance usage likely
to surpass PC in ~2 years
2. Flyables
Agriculture, entertainment, safety/relief,
logistics/delivery
3. Scannables
Codes, Tags, Cameras, and Sensors

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WEARABLES:
TECHNOLOGY PRIMER

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What Do They All Have In Common?
1) Communication (BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+, 4G)
1) Processor ( ARM, Intel Atom)
1) Sensors ( Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Camera, GPS…)
1) Battery ( Lithium Ion, Lithium Polymer)
1) Some form of interaction with user, LCD, LEDS, Vibrating motor..

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A Typical Circuit…
Fitbit Flex Front Fitbit Flex Rear

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Challenges:

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Challenges:
Enable Device to Device Communication (D to D)