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Fineck is an electronic neck sensor that track the user's posture and activity and warn him if they are bad for their health. It features a companion smartphone app, that tracks the user's posture and display the data in a chart. The app can also help the user exercise their neck muscles or play games that are controlled by the Fineck sensor. | Fineck is an electronic neck sensor that track the user's posture and activity and warn him if they are bad for their health. It features a companion smartphone app, that tracks the user's posture and display the data in a chart. The app can also help the user exercise their neck muscles or play games that are controlled by the Fineck sensor. | ||
| − | + | There is no information about the device being available to purchase. The official website is unreachable. We safely assume that the project was abandoned. | |
== Main characteristics == | == Main characteristics == | ||
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Finect is developed by a Chinese company Veari. The company is based in Beijin, China. The company was founded in 2009.<ref name="dev" /> | Finect is developed by a Chinese company Veari. The company is based in Beijin, China. The company was founded in 2009.<ref name="dev" /> | ||
| − | == Important Dates == | + | == Important Dates ==26 November 2014 |
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| + | * 26 November 2014 - Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign started.<ref name="ks" /> | ||
| + | * 6 January 2015 - The crowdfunding campaign reached its financial goal.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/posts/1100568</ref> | ||
| + | * 16 July 2015 - The most recent update statement from the developer.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/posts/1295617</ref> | ||
== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | == Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | ||
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== Ethical & Health Issues == | == Ethical & Health Issues == | ||
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| + | We found no ethical or health issues that are relevent to this particular device. | ||
== Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | == Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | ||
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| + | The company failed to deliver, customers angry. | ||
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| + | https://www.facebook.com/fineck.veari/home?ref=page_internal | ||
== Public Policy == | == Public Policy == | ||
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| + | We noted no public policy that is relevant to this particular device. | ||
== Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research == | == Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research == | ||
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| + | We found no related projects or research connected to this device in particular. | ||
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Revision as of 10:49, 9 August 2016
| Fineck | |
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| Category | Torso-mounted |
| Developer | Veari [1] |
| Announced | 26 November 2014 [2] |
| Released | Developers: 15 June 2015 (Kickstarter shipment)[3]
Consumers: (unreleased) |
| Price | 69 USD (lowest Kickstarter price) |
| Operating system | none |
| Sensors |
accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Weight | g (unspecified) |
| Controls |
smartphone |
| Data available | Limited |
| Risk factor | Low |
| Not Standalone | |
| www.fineck.net (unavailable) | |
Fineck is an electronic neck sensor that track the user's posture and activity and warn him if they are bad for their health. It features a companion smartphone app, that tracks the user's posture and display the data in a chart. The app can also help the user exercise their neck muscles or play games that are controlled by the Fineck sensor.
There is no information about the device being available to purchase. The official website is unreachable. We safely assume that the project was abandoned.
Contents
Main characteristics
Fineck is a small wearable sensor that the user straps around their neck. The sensor chassis is made out of titanium and the strap out of silicone rubber. The sensor contains an accelerometer and gyroscope with which is tracts the movement of the user, namely the position of their upper body and posture. These data are then sent wireless to a connected Android or iOS device via Bluetooth LE connection. The provided app records and interprets the data and informs the user about their health regarding their body posture. It alarms the user should they be in an unhealthy posture for too long and it may also offer a short exercise to relieve any neck or shoulder muscle strain.[2]
Purpose
The purpose of Fineck is to make the user aware of and improve their posture and improve their health with exercise.
Company & People
Finect is developed by a Chinese company Veari. The company is based in Beijin, China. The company was founded in 2009.[1]
== Important Dates ==26 November 2014
- 26 November 2014 - Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign started.[2]
- 6 January 2015 - The crowdfunding campaign reached its financial goal.[4]
- 16 July 2015 - The most recent update statement from the developer.[5]
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Enhancement. - Fineck enhances the user with the ability to analyse their posture and prevent muscle strain and back pain.
Ethical & Health Issues
We found no ethical or health issues that are relevent to this particular device.
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
The company failed to deliver, customers angry.
https://www.facebook.com/fineck.veari/home?ref=page_internal
Public Policy
We noted no public policy that is relevant to this particular device.
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
We found no related projects or research connected to this device in particular.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/creator_bio
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/updates
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/posts/1264366
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/posts/1100568
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/184140387/fineck-the-worlds-first-wearable-device-for-your-n/posts/1295617
