PRM 1 Flashcards
Smart devices (16 cards)
PRM 1 - What is the purpose of smart health monitoring devices?
To promote user well-being by enabling real-time self-monitoring, reducing reliance on clinical visits, providing reassurance, and encouraging healthy behavior changes through accessible data and feedback.
PRM 1 - What does function mean in the context of smart devices?
It refers to the specific technical tasks a device performs — such as measuring heart rate, analyzing symptoms, syncing data — and how it operates to fulfill its health-monitoring goals.
PRM 1 - What does development refer to in smart health tech?
The process of improving devices based on data, theory, and user feedback — such as refining algorithms, enhancing UX/UI, adding new features, or addressing privacy concerns.
PRM 1 - How does function shape the purpose of a device?
A device’s capabilities define its role — for example, real-time glucose tracking supports the purpose of preventing emergencies and managing diabetes proactively.
PRM 1 - How does purpose influence development?
If the purpose is to improve sleep quality, developers might enhance sleep tracking accuracy or integrate AI-based pattern analysis to meet user needs more effectively.
PRM 1 - What is the conceptual cycle connecting function, purpose, and development?
It’s an ongoing loop: Function → Purpose → Development → Function — showing how user needs and tech capabilities continuously shape each other.
PRM 1 - What defines a smart device?
An interactive, connected electronic device (part of the Internet of Things) that often uses AI or machine learning to operate autonomously and assist users with tasks or decisions.
PRM 1 - How does nudge theory relate to health devices?
Nudge theory suggests that small cues (like subtle app notifications or behavior tracking) can influence users to make healthier choices without forcing them.
PRM 1 - What is a smart scale and what does it do beyond measuring weight?
A smart scale measures body composition metrics like body fat %, muscle mass, bone density, water %, and BMI using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and pressure sensors.
PRM 1 - How does BIA technology work in smart scales?
BIA sends a small electrical current through the body, measuring resistance to estimate fat, muscle, and water levels, since different tissues conduct electricity differently.
PRM 1 - What connectivity features do smart scales typically offer?
They connect via Bluetooth (manual syncing nearby) or Wi-Fi (automatic cloud syncing), and often integrate with health apps like Apple Health, Google Fit, or Fitbit.
PRM 1 - What are some concerns about smart scales?
Privacy risks (data stored in the cloud), inaccuracy due to hydration or food intake, possible issues with medical implants, and promoting anxiety from over-monitoring metrics.
PRM 1 - How do smart scales support long-term health tracking?
By collecting detailed health data over time, helping users and doctors identify trends, set fitness goals, and adjust plans based on body composition changes.
PRM 1 - What limitations do smart health apps or devices sometimes have?
Some features are locked behind paywalls or subscriptions, app support may vary, and hardware compatibility or updates might be limited over time.
PRM 1 - Why are accurate user interfaces and accessibility important in development?
A user-friendly design ensures people of different ages or abilities can use the device effectively, increasing adoption and the health benefits they receive.
PRM 1 - How does the Smart Glucose Monitor use design and language to engage users?
Uses second-person language (“You need a boost!”) to speak directly to the user, increasing personal engagement.
Combines bright visuals (e.g. juice box icon) and colloquial phrases like “sweet spot” to make data feel friendly and less clinical.
Employs exclamations and informal tone to create a sense of warmth and motivation, appealing even to younger users.
Graphs with bold numbers clearly present health trends without requiring medical knowledge.
High-contrast colors (red on white, blue on orange) highlight critical alerts and create visual urgency, prompting quick action.
