Heart rate monitor MIO ALPHA – a new generation device that does not require for its work customary for this type of sensor devices and dense breast constant contact fingers and the electrodes on the body. Mio ALPHA can be simply worn on the arm.

Modern heart rate monitors for personal use are divided into devices with a chest strap that is attached to the body of an athlete with a special belt, and on the device in the form of a conventional wristwatch, which is necessary for only a few seconds to make them at least two finger . The first extremely accurate and shows the heart rate in real time. The latter are unable to show the rhythm on the run and therefore less useful for professionals and even amateurs active sports.

The developers of the company Mio created an alternative device that combines the best qualities of both devices. To light a project that scored on the website Kickstarter 321 thousand. USD. To read pulse, ALPHA simply put on hand. Video presentation of the revolutionary heart rate monitor (in English). In this video, the founder of Mio, Liz Dickinson talks about the hard way that her company had to overcome in order to develop a high-tech device:

DESIGN

In addition to actually display the gadget is equipped with a light indicator that displays, in a “zone” is a pulse and tells you whether you want the user to “put pressure” or, on the contrary, “The Siege of horses.”

The gadget is waterproof and allows you to dive to a depth of 30 meters, that is, it can take to the pool or the sea.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Mio ALPHA based on the technology, which has long been used in the professional medical equipment – several sources is projected onto the patient’s skin light rays that allow a special sensor to “see” how pulsating blood vessels under the skin of the person. In hospitals, however, such sensors are typically directed to the ear if the patient is unconscious or in a coma, or, in extreme cases, on the forehead. This technology is obviously not suitable if the person is actively moved.

It would be naive to assume that so far no one has tried to apply this technology to more compact devices. However, running man, paradoxically, actively waving his arms and legs, which makes the optics very thankless task. Prior to the development team Mio no one had thought to use a motion sensor and a special software algorithm, which would offset the movement in the aggregate the user’s hand and makes light sensor possible even in the most difficult situations.

Mio creators claim that the tests in the laboratory Philips, and then at the University of Maastricht has shown that the device operates with an accuracy of ECG. The developers claim that it checks on people traveling at the speed of 20 km / h, that is, athletes, out in full and not sparing the heart rate monitor in his hand – and it is perfectly demonstrated their heart rate in real time.

Mio enables data transfer via Bluetooth, so the heart rate data can be displayed on the screen of the smartphone, download a third-party applications on the iPhone, iPad or smart phones and tablets running Android. ALPHA Mio supports such popular apps like RunKeeper, Endomondo, MapMyRun, Strava, Wahoo Fitness, MapMyRide, miCoach and many others.

Features Mio ALPHA:

• Soft Silicone Strap
• Strap length 145-198 mm (size M / L) and 132-172 (Size S)
• Matrix LCD-display
• The intuitive 4-button operation
• LED-light display change notification zones pulse
• Secure strap
• Support wireless communication system bluetooth Smart
• USB docking station with magnetic mount
• Lithium polymer battery
• Waterproof case – the perfect choice for classes in the pool

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

• Heart Rate Monitor Mio ALPHA
• charger
• user manual

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The company Mio Technology introduced in Russia its two unique new items – video recorders MiVue R25 and MiVue M300.

MiVue R25 is one of the few in the Russian market, embedded in the rearview mirror. It solves one of the most difficult problems associated with the use of the DVR – the problem of placing the device in the car. Installed in the new car does not restrict the driver’s view and does not preclude the use of solar canopies. The screen is drained off with the mirror, it is not standing on its surface.

DVR Mio MiVue R25 extends the functionality of the rear view mirror. Novelty is equipped with a reliable mount for easy installation on the “native” rear-view mirror, built-in display and touch panel.

The gadget keeps a record of everything that happens behind cars in Full HD-quality with 1080p technology H.264.

In MiVue R25 uses an optical system consisting of 6 glass lenses with a high sensitivity. The aperture of F1.8 aperture allows you to display a large amount of detail even in minimal light. Wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 130 degrees ensures that no “blind spots.”

The device can be “seen” even in cases where the accident occurred outside the field of view of the camera. Three-dimensional shock sensor records the direction of motion in the form of a wave chart and allows you to set the direction and nature of the impact. He’s at the time of the collision remains protected from erasing the video file for later analysis.

MiVue R25 is equipped with a polarizing filter, which absorbs the reflected rays and provides a clear picture to the lack of light reflections from glass and headlights of oncoming vehicles. Sales of car DVR Mio MiVue R25 will begin approximately in mid-September.

Mio MiVue M300 will be a godsend for the motorcyclist, bicyclist, pedestrian, snowboarders, while hiking or walking. NEW resembles a small flashlight. It is designed in a cylindrical shape, length 101.7 mm diameter 33.9 mm and weighs 95 grams. Mounting Kit allows you to place Mio MiVue M300 and on the helmet of the rider and the forearm, and on the strap backpack or bag. Furthermore, the device has a waterproof class IP X8, which makes it possible not only to use in adverse weather conditions, even under water.

Mio MiVue M300 does not require a permanent connection to the power source. Lithium-ion battery with 650 mA provide a stable operation of the device for two hours. The established a motorcycle DVR can be connected to the power-supply through the cigarette lighter socket.

5-megapixel camera and a light wide angle lens can record video with a resolution of Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps) format H.264. The camera angle when recording video at 120 degrees. Photographing Mio MiVue M300 is in JPEG format with a resolution up to 2592 x 1944. White balance and exposure device determines automatically. Sound is recorded with the built-in microphone mono mode in the AAC format. 

Sales DVR Mio MiVue M300 will begin in late August 2013 Its retail price will be about $210.

Presentation of products on the Russian president personally attended by Mio Technology Steve Chang (Steve Chang) – underlining the importance of these products for the company.

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