The smart clothes industry is targeting specific health conditions. Diabetic (糖尿病的) foot is a major health issue today. The loss of mobility and independence that some with diabetes face, as well as health care—associated costs, is alarming.
Now, Siren Care, a medical device company, has developed an injury-monitoring sock that could help people with diabetes prevent loss of feet. Early discovery is critical in this process. Since skin inflammation (炎症) is accompanied by a rise in temperature, studies show that home monitoring of foot skin temperature could make a big difference.
What is so special about Siren's product is that the sensors are incorporated into the fabric of the socks. The sensor is connected to a PCB battery. whose lifetime is two months if used daily. The socks are only on when users wear them; they go into sleep mode when off. All data from the socks is sent to the Siren app, so the user can monitor the condition of his or her feet in real—time. The application gives foot health scores and, when necessary, reminds the user to adjust activity and/or see a health care professional.
Ran Ma, the company's CEO, says. “Equipped with the novel technology, users can adjust their activity by self-monitoring their skin temperature. But the sock is not a device for illness diagnosis. The user still needs to see a doctor, who can then say exactly what the illness is or the cause of the problem.”
The socks are machine washable and don't need to be charged. Every six months, the user gets a new box with seven pairs of socks to replace the used ones. For customers, the cost is $ 30 per month. This might signal that this technology is becoming more accessible when compared to the price of similar smart clothing. Siren presented their product at this year's CES event in Las Vegas and announced that they were planning to start shipping their socks this summer. And the company is already planning future applications that will go beyond diabetes care.
8. What's the main function of the socks?
A.Protecting foot skin. |
B.Improving patients' mobility. |
C.Monitoring skin temperature. |
D.Speeding the recovery of injuries. |
9. When will the socks start to work?
A.When they are worn. |
B.When users do activities. |
C.When users use the Siren app. |
D.When they are connected to the battery. |
10. What does the underlined word “diagnosis" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Treatment. | B.Prevention. | C.Identification. | D.Research, |
11. What can we learn about Siren from the last paragraph?
A.It charges $ 30 for each pair of socks. |
B.It has developed other smart clothing. |
C.It has started the trend of smart clothing. |
D.It provides users with new socks periodically. |