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=== Purpose === | === Purpose === | ||
| + | Fitbit is smart device, which is able to monitoring owner's all-day and fitness activity. Throughout the stored information monitors and assists the wearer to achieve better results in his fitness and healthy lifestyle. | ||
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=== Company & People === | === Company & People === | ||
| + | Fitbit was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, CA. | ||
| + | James Park - CEO, President & Co-Founder | ||
| + | Eric N. Friedman - Chief technology officer & Co-Founder | ||
| + | Edward M. Scal - Chief revenue officer | ||
| + | Bill Zerella - Chief financial officer | ||
| + | Steven Soderberg - VP, Information Technology | ||
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== Important Dates == | == Important Dates == | ||
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Revision as of 08:55, 20 October 2015
| Fitbit Charge | |
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| Category | Wearables |
| Developer | Fitbit |
| Announced | October 2014 |
| Released | Developers:
Consumers: November 2014 |
| Price | 130 USD |
| Operating system | compatible with: IOS, Windows Phone, Windows 10, Android |
| Sensors | 3-axis accelerometer, Altimeter, Vibration motor |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Battery life | up to 7 days |
| Display | OLED |
| Water resistance | Yes (sweat, rain) |
| Syncing | Via Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Syncing range | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Standalone[1] | |
| www.fitbit.com | |
Fitbit Charge is one of a series of smart fitness trackers from the American company Fitbit. It is characterized by, like its predecessors, simple design. The wristband is equipped with sensor which is able to scan all day activity of the owner, his workout and his sleep activity. Developer highlights long life battery and compatibility with a wide range of devices, from smartphones to PCs. Fitbit Charge is compatible with several operating systems. After pairing with application in mobile phone or another desk, application is able to display customized settings of wristband, important informations about owner’s activity – number of steps, duration of motion and workout, distance, quantity of steps, but also a number of burned calories. Wristband stores these information in application and are long time monitored.
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Main characteristics
Purpose
Fitbit is smart device, which is able to monitoring owner's all-day and fitness activity. Throughout the stored information monitors and assists the wearer to achieve better results in his fitness and healthy lifestyle.
Company & People
Fitbit was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, CA. James Park - CEO, President & Co-Founder Eric N. Friedman - Chief technology officer & Co-Founder Edward M. Scal - Chief revenue officer Bill Zerella - Chief financial officer Steven Soderberg - VP, Information Technology
Important Dates
Ethical Issues
Health Risks
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ Shows if the device is a standalone wearable computer or if it needs to be connected to a processing unit to function.
