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Often one of the most important features of a device is its license because this often determines many other properties of the device. | Often one of the most important features of a device is its license because this often determines many other properties of the device. | ||
== Commercial == | == Commercial == | ||
| − | The most commonly known and popular type. Sold for profit, to the average consumer and with absolutely on guarantees. Usually easy to set up and understand. Unfortunately exporting is not guaranteed and therefore comparing and predicting with data from other sources is hard, though workarounds can be found on github. No guarantees also means that the information the device pretends to measure could be completely made up. For an example buy an off-brand smart watch from any big online site or look up the history of fitness trackers and distance. More commonly, the devices that really measure something often do not warn the user if the signal the device is getting is really bad. Perhaps some guarantees can be made through word of mouth | + | The most commonly known and popular type. Sold for profit, to the average consumer and with absolutely on guarantees. Usually easy to set up and understand. Unfortunately exporting is not guaranteed and therefore comparing and predicting with data from other sources is hard, though workarounds can be found on github. No guarantees also means that the information the device pretends to measure could be completely made up. For an example buy an off-brand smart watch from any big online site or look up the history of fitness trackers and distance. More commonly, the devices that really measure something often do not warn the user if the signal the device is getting is really bad. Perhaps some guarantees can be made through word of mouth, scientific studies and brand name. |
== Medical Devices == | == Medical Devices == | ||
Like commercial device but with an FDA guarantee<ref>https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/medical-device-databases</ref> of sensor quality. Usually more expensive. No guarantee of data export and if none then no workarounds. [[User:DG|DG]] ([[User talk:DG|talk]]) I think devices for doctors to use will export the data to an app and a service for patients will not. Honestly my only sources of info are ZIO and Contec. | Like commercial device but with an FDA guarantee<ref>https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/medical-device-databases</ref> of sensor quality. Usually more expensive. No guarantee of data export and if none then no workarounds. [[User:DG|DG]] ([[User talk:DG|talk]]) I think devices for doctors to use will export the data to an app and a service for patients will not. Honestly my only sources of info are ZIO and Contec. | ||
Revision as of 02:56, 19 February 2022
Often one of the most important features of a device is its license because this often determines many other properties of the device.
Commercial
The most commonly known and popular type. Sold for profit, to the average consumer and with absolutely on guarantees. Usually easy to set up and understand. Unfortunately exporting is not guaranteed and therefore comparing and predicting with data from other sources is hard, though workarounds can be found on github. No guarantees also means that the information the device pretends to measure could be completely made up. For an example buy an off-brand smart watch from any big online site or look up the history of fitness trackers and distance. More commonly, the devices that really measure something often do not warn the user if the signal the device is getting is really bad. Perhaps some guarantees can be made through word of mouth, scientific studies and brand name.
Medical Devices
Like commercial device but with an FDA guarantee[1] of sensor quality. Usually more expensive. No guarantee of data export and if none then no workarounds. DG (talk) I think devices for doctors to use will export the data to an app and a service for patients will not. Honestly my only sources of info are ZIO and Contec.
Open Source
Cheapest category. Requires some DIY even if that is just understanding how to use an accompanying analysis program. Sometimes much more. Always exports data. Never hides bad signals from user.