The main goal of this device is to locate and avoid veins. The device uses Near-infrared(NIR) imaging for detecting veins. The device has two lasers in it. The two lasers works simultaneously. One of them is an invisible infrared and the other is a visible red laser. The device can detect and show veins that are up to 10mm deep. The laser is pointed on the skin where the hemoglobin in the blood absorbs the laser. This reduces the amount of light reflection from the veins. Next, the device uses the change in reflection to figure out the location of the vein. This is then projected onto the the surface of the skin. The device can be used for many different applications. It can be used for cosmetics, IV starts, and blood draws.
The device has many benefits as listed on their website.
Easy to learn and use
Small size
Hands-free option
No patient contact
Accuracy
Works in light or dark
Rechargeable battery
Viewing modes
Movement tolerant
The device has many great benefits. It is cheap and can allow health professionals the ability to easily detect veins in their patients. Finding the vein can prevent sticking the needle where it should not be placed. Therefore, it leads to faster recovery. Also, the device has excellent reviews and has scientific results that prove it to an efficient tool. The only concern I can think of with this device is that we do not know the effects pointing lasers onto the skin has. Such as cancer or other things perhaps due to some radiation or something like that.
The Intel True VR is a technology that allows users to get a a close-up view of different sports events such as basketball, baseball, and football. The technology uses multiple cameras that are placed all around the stadium that captures views from every angle. This can give users the experience of viewing the game from from the comfort of their home as though they are sitting court side. The device captures many different angles and stitches them together to get a smooth experience. To use the service you need a VR device such as the Oculus. Download the app and run it on your device. There a few drawbacks with this technology. The first is the quality. Obviously, it is not as clear as watching it on a 4k TV or in person. Live games only have a 180 degree field of view and not a full 360. However, the benefit as I mention earlier is that users get court side view from the comfort of their homes.