On the first day of the 2022 edition of Oppo INNO Day, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled a new health device called the OHealth H1. Oppo's INNO Day began in 2019 as an annual event where Oppo showcases innovations it has been working on. While a fair share of the products announced at the event are proof of concept, some, like the Oppo Air Glass, are commercially available.
Oppo isn't new to health technology, as it sells smartwatches and fitness trackers that can measure a handful of health metrics. However, the OHealth H1 is a different type of health tech device, one that is designed for the home and can track several health vitals and even some that usually require a visit to the doctor.
A Health Measurement Device For The Family
Oppo describes the OHealth H1 as a family health monitor. Shaped like a bar of soap, it has a white glossy finish, weighs just 95 grams, and has a similarly shaped charging pad. The device can measure six health metrics, including blood oxygen, ECG, heart rate, body temperature, sleep, and cardiopulmonary auscultation. The sensors and a dot-matrix display are located on the underside of the device. For some metrics like blood oxygen saturation measurement, heart rate, and ECG, the device needs to come in contact with the skin. However, it can measure body temperature by holding it a few centimeters away from the skin.
Oppo claims the OHealth H1 can detect atrial fibrillation (AFib), and the device performs similarly to single-lead ECGs used in hospitals. It can also track sleep tracking by simply placing it next to the person sleeping. A high-precision sensor inside the device can detect subtle vibrations caused by movements and breathing during sleep. The Oppo Sense Algorithm analyzes the data and can be viewed on the companion app. Oppo says the device is also capable of blood pressure measurement and has collaborated with Omron, a leading health tech company known for its blood pressure monitors, on this feature.
One of the more unique features of Oppo's new health-tracking device is that it can work as a stethoscope. After placing the OHealth H1 on a person's chest or the back, the device uses a proprietary piezoelectric ceramic sensor stack to serve as an electric stethoscope. The sound recorded by the device can be heard over a pair of headphones connected to the companion app. While all the data is stored locally on the app by default, users have the option to share the recorded information with a physician for diagnosis. As interesting as the OHealth H1 sounds, Oppo didn't say if and when the concept product will launch or how much it will cost.
Source: Oppo/Weibo