Samsung has been pushing boundaries in digital health to streamline health and wellness, merging insights and metrics to provide a more impactful and optimized wellness experience. This approach begins with improving access to simple and accurate health tracking through Samsung’s BioActive sensor, which provides comprehensive, personalized, and precise health data.
To this end, Samsung is introducing the latest version of its BioActive sensor, which will be included in the next Galaxy Watch. This will enable advanced predictive and preventative health features never seen before in a wearable device, as well as providing more accurate health measurements.[1]
New Samsung BioActive sensor
The BioActive sensor is crucial to delivering better preventative health experiences on the next Galaxy Watch, with design improvements that enable even more accurate health insights. Samsung engineers focused on 3 upgrades to the new sensor: improving the performance of the light-receiving photodiodes, adding more colors of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and arranging them optimally throughout the sensor.
Samsung has more than doubled the performance of each photodiode, successfully reducing the number needed to maintain capacity from eight to four. This redesign freed up additional space for the integration of a greater number and variety of LEDs and ensured their ideal positioning on the sensor. The new sensor now includes blue, yellow, violet and ultraviolet LEDs, in addition to a greater number of green, red and infrared LEDs. By integrating and arranging these LEDs, photodiodes and specially designed photodiodes, Samsung is pushing innovation further and can now explore untapped aspects of health monitoring in wearables.
Greater precision and new possibilities for preventive health
The optimal allocation of green, red and infrared LEDs sets new standards in wearable technology by improving accuracy and enabling exceptional performance across a wide range of health metrics. This allows the new BioActive sensor to more accurately measure metrics such as heart rate, sleep quality and blood pressure.[2]; blood oxygenation level and stress level.[3] Even heart rate measurement during intense exercise is 30% more accurate compared to its predecessor.
The increased color diversity of newly designed LEDs and photodiodes opens up new possibilities and allows for better prediction of trends and proactive measures for preventative care. The first of these features will be the advanced glycation end product (AGE) index.[4] an indicator of metabolic health and biological aging that is heavily influenced by overall lifestyle and dietary habits. Used as a telltale biomarker, this index provides a snapshot of your biological age to help you make more informed decisions regarding your health journey and work toward a healthier future. The inclusion of an AGE index is just one of the many advanced features planned for the next Galaxy Watch.
The next Galaxy Watch will bring with it more sophisticated and intelligent health and wellness tools to help you achieve your goals. We can’t wait to show you more!
[1] Compared to Galaxy Watch6.
[2] The Blood Pressure feature is only available in select markets. To ensure accuracy, users should calibrate their device every four weeks using a traditional blood pressure cuff. The PA app cannot diagnose hypertension or other conditions or detect signs of a heart attack. This app can only be used for measurements by people over the age of 22. It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.
[3] The availability of these features may vary by market. The Galaxy Watch is intended for general fitness and wellness purposes only. It is not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease.
[4] AGE index monitoring is only available on the new Galaxy Watch series. The Galaxy Watch uses photosensors that operate within the limits set by safety standards. However, people with photosensitive skin may experience adverse reactions to light, such as skin discoloration or rash. Avoid using this feature if you experience symptoms of photosensitivity. IEC62471 AGE index monitoring is intended for general fitness and wellness purposes only, and is not intended for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any medical condition. If you are concerned regarding your health, please consult a doctor.
Samsung’s BioActive Sensor: A Revolution in Wearable Health Monitoring
Samsung has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in the digital health space, striving to simplify health and wellness while providing deeper insights and metrics for a more impactful and optimized experience. At the heart of this initiative lies the Samsung BioActive sensor, a powerful tool that delivers comprehensive, personalized, and precise health data.
The New Samsung BioActive Sensor
The next generation of the Galaxy Watch introduces a significantly enhanced BioActive sensor, designed to unlock advanced health features never before seen in a wearable device, while further enhancing the accuracy of health measurements. This evolution in sensor technology represents a leap forward in preventative healthcare capabilities.
Samsung engineers focused on three key upgrades to the new sensor:
- Enhanced Light-Receiving Photodiodes: The performance of the photodiodes has been more than doubled, allowing a reduction in the number required from eight to four while maintaining the sensor’s capacity. This optimization freed up valuable space for the integration of more LEDs.
- Expanded Color Spectrum of Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): The new sensor now incorporates a wider range of LED colors, including blue, yellow, violet, and ultraviolet, in addition to the previously used green, red, and infrared. This expanded spectrum opens up new possibilities for health monitoring.
- Optimized Arrangement: The LEDs and photodiodes are strategically arranged within the sensor to ensure optimal performance and accuracy across a wider range of health metrics.
The combination of these upgrades allows the new BioActive sensor to go beyond conventional health monitoring, paving the way for exploring previously unexplored aspects of health within wearables.
Greater Precision and New Possibilities for Preventive Health
The optimal arrangement of green, red, and infrared LEDs elevates the accuracy of wearable technology, enabling exceptional performance across a range of health metrics, including:
- Heart rate
- Sleep quality
- Blood pressure (available in select markets)
- Blood oxygenation level
- Stress level
This enhanced accuracy translates into a more accurate heart rate measurement during intense exercise, achieving a 30% improvement over its predecessor.
The expanded color diversity of the LEDs and photodiodes opens up exciting possibilities for predictive health monitoring, leading to proactive preventative care. One of the first features to capitalize on this enhanced capability is the advanced glycation end product (AGE) index.
Advanced Glycation End Product (AGE) Index: A Window into Biological Age
The AGE index, a crucial indicator of metabolic health and biological aging, is heavily influenced by lifestyle and dietary choices. By providing a snapshot of your biological age, the AGE index empowers individuals to make informed decisions regarding their health journey and work towards a healthier future. The inclusion of the AGE index is just the beginning of the advanced features planned for the next Galaxy Watch.
Samsung BioActive Sensor: A Game-Changer for Wearable Health
The next Galaxy Watch will be equipped with a suite of sophisticated and intelligent health and wellness tools, powered by the new BioActive sensor. This revolutionary sensor, with its enhanced capabilities, sets a new standard in wearable technology. Samsung’s commitment to driving innovation in digital health, coupled with the advancements in the BioActive sensor, will empower individuals to take proactive control of their health and well-being, ultimately leading towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
