Jesse James Garrett starts off talking to the crowd about looking for a good problem and then working to solve it. Some members of the Adaptive Path team join him.
A video plays describing a device called the Charmr, wireless, integrated diabetes monitor solution ad insulin pump management solution for people with Type 1 Diabetes. The Charmr can then be plugged into a computer to display insulin use over time. The device itself has a responsive interface a la iPhone, and can be used for health monitoring feedback and insulin dispensing.
The project was inspired by Amy Tenderich‘s open letter to Steve Jobs, pleading for medical device manufacturers to essentially get on board with the iPod’s focus on user experience.
Diabetes is known as the Thinking Person’s Disease because it requires 24/7 monitoring and consideration of all foods & activity. Some people are not outfitted for this type of thinking.
“Sometimes I wish I just had cancer instead.” -test subject
A fried of mine just got the Nike+iPod system. It’s a well-executed device that plays a similar role, though obviously recreational. Charmr goes further, however, to not only integrate tracking metrics, but to leverage aggregated and real time data into action.
Hopefully we/they can cross the line from concept to product asap.
While this matter can be very difficult for most people, my belief is that there has to be a middle or common ground that we all can find. I do value that you’ve added pertinent and sound commentary here though. Thank you!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm