WatchIt review

I enjoyed all of the presentations this week in class. In particular, I liked the “WatchIt” presentation. WatchIt is a watch that basically acts as an on-the-go hospital transmitter. At first, I wondered how it was different from a FitBit. However, they explained that it tracked diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure using the vein in the wrist that is under the watch. It is able to warn you when your health gets too low. It also helps you make the right decision before eating any foods that could harm your health. It uses nutritional facts to obtain the correct diet for your personalized health data. They said that other watches are very generalized, and they aren’t really specific to you. They track things like the number of steps you take but not actual health issues. In addition to the information presented about what the app does, I got a better understanding of the invention as the group answered questions. I understood each response they gave to all of the questions asked. Their responses helped me understand the watch’s capabilities even more. Some things that weren’t stated in the presentation were brought up in the time allotted for questions. They had an answer for each question that was thrown at them even if they didn’t think about it before. They knew their product very well. They even had a catchy slogan: “WatchIt! The Watch that Watches You.” They pitched their invention as if they were real businessmen. That is why I liked the WatchIt invention. It was different, creative, and modern, so more people would be interested in it. I would’ve never thought about an invention like this, but with newer technology these days, there are endless possibilities of what could be made to better today’s world.

DoVio Analysis

vDoVio is an amazing phone app, in my opinion, that solves different issues related to domestic violence by offering PTS counseling services, including an emergency call button, and providing support group sessions. In the case of PTS counseling, it is an important service to offer because it can be difficult for an individual who lived years in a violent environment to forget all the terrible moments. Therefore, DoVio does a great job at offering a list of places where victims can obtain help in getting through the traumatic experience. Having a database that provides victims with a quick access to counseling services decreases the delay time for victims to obtain help. It can be difficult for a victim of domestic violence to obtain help in the first place and by making the process easier it can prevent the death of many victims.

In saving lives, emergency calls also play a crucial role because many domestic violence victims often find themselves under a time limit to make an instant call to obtain help. The emergency call button is an amazing upgrade to the usual dial of 911. From what I understood, the victim can instantly access the emergency button by login in their DoVio account with their fingerprint. Once the individual has logged in, the emergency button will be the first item in the app. Another feature that is amazing about the emergency button is that it comes with an installed GPS that allows the police to quickly identify the location of the victim. Having an instant way to obtain help allows victims to feel safer in knowing that help is always available

DoVio also offers help to domestic violence victims by connecting them to a support group. The app has a virtual space for individuals to connect with other victims and share their story. Allowing individuals to express their feelings and hear the stories of other victims can help to realize the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship. I think we all need to feel comprehended by others who have been through the same situation to realize that it is possible to terminate an abusive relationship before things become worse. Therefore, I think support groups can contribute to the overall solution of domestic violence.

Overall, the group who presented DoVio did a good job at clearly explaining the purpose of it and how it solves an important societal issue like domestic violence. In addition, they were all prepared for questions and had good responses. I think they did a great job. 

The Watch Watchit

I think the watch Watchit is a great way to address the health crisis in America. It tackles the three most prominent health problems in America: obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Most Americans complain of not having enough time to go to the doctor, monitor their health, and set out time from their busy schedule to establish a healthy diet or workout plan. This watch can help them with all of these problems in the most practical and convenient way possible, so there's really no room for complaints or excuses.
Since the watch is linked to your phone, it is even more convenient and useful for the average American. Everyone's body is different, and no two people are going to require the same health plan to acheive their healthiest state. What's more is that no two people are going to look the same when they are at their healthiest physical state, and this issue was acknowledge in the presentation. To combat that, the watch sends a specialized plan for to each individual, taking information from their vitals in the same manner that hospitals do. I have one critic of this however: how is it that the watch can easily and affordably check all of these vitals signs when the hospitals spend thousands of dollars on several different equipment and wires to do the same thing? I think there is a gap in the technological time frame, and a watch like this just isn't plausible even in the next few decades. Nonetheless, it is a very neat idea, and getting people the information they need to live a healthier lifestyle without making the trip to the doctor is basically a dream come true for many people.
I also like how the app notifies the user and their emergency contacts of any serious health issues. It's even better that it can alert the police when the user is in a fatal position because he or she cannot do anything during those moments. In this way, the app can save many lives.
In my opinion, this app could be very useful and is by far the best solution to widespread obesity in America ever I've heard of.

Watchit Commentary

WatchIt is a watch that makes it easier to monitor your health. The WatchIt is a great idea, but I think there are already other platforms that do what the WatchIt would do. I could be wrong though because maybe it does more. The group’s PowerPoint said that their product addresses obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health problems.

The only thing that makes it different than other apps and watches is some of the features (Health Plans, Health Awareness, Special Features, and Daily Motivation) on the app. Health Plans is one of the features that make the app standout—it allows you to journal to talk about your journey to a healthier you. The Health Awareness connects you with health communities online. The Daily Motivation provides you with inspirational quotes to keep you motivated. I think that is a great idea because everyone gets a little discouraged and needs some motivation sometimes. The Special Features is a terrific feature because it contacts whoever you set for your emergency contact whenever you need it (like Life Alert but not really because anyone can have it and the app does not have to contact 911 solely).

The watch also monitors your food and keeps up with your calorie count and nutrition. If you were eating too many sweets one day it would notify you that you need to chill out and stop it. That is another thing that separates it from the rest of the apps and watches that are already out there.

The possibility of having insurance paying for the watch and having the price adjust to your income is great because it makes it more accessible to everyone. Since the app is free, I wonder if you can use it without having the watch. If you can use the app without the watch it is still great because those that don’t have the app can still reap the benefits of the WatchIt. Again, this is a little close to other things that already out, but it has other features that make it stand out from the rest.

Leveling the Playing Field

          Employ Neutral was one of three semester presentations given this week; however it was only one of two that were not mine. It seemed to have caught my attention more because, from my perspective, it touched on the most prevalent topic that no one wanted to talk about: discrimination.
          In a lot of settings, people tend to treat racism and the topic of discrimination as the "elephant" in the room. Everyone sees it and knows that it's there, but no one addresses it. The group behind the creation titled "Employ Neutral" tackled the issue head on and gave an idea to combat it.
          Employ Neutral provides an even playing field for minorities when it comes to the job seeking area. Instead of being judged based on prejudices and discriminated against based on things they cannot control, they're hired based on their skills, expertise, and experience. As well as benefiting the minorities and/or other users, companies will also benefit because they can hire people based on their qualifications instead of appearance or gender.
          One suggestion that I would make concerning the idea is the anonymous option. I didn't quite understand it during the presentation, but I couldn't think of a good question that would help me comprehend it either. I guess I'm thinking that providing your name shouldn't be an option because it's kind of one of those things that shouldn't be "hidden." Apart from that, everything else seemed great.
          Again, I thin the idea and intentions behind Employ Neutral are great. Though it may put Caucasian people at a bit of a disadvantage if they do not have a good area of expertise, it would still be putting them on even ground with people of color or immigrants that are overly qualified. The few cons do not outweigh the numerous pros; therefore, I believe the project exceeded in providing a plausible invention that solves a problem of modern society.

EmployNeutral: Dayana, Summer, Daniela, Jose, and Monique

PowerPoint:

https://cbu0-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dparada_cbu_edu/Ec_HAXbDdQ5Ks8XdZp5UXaEB91Kla2zspMPI2_c6Xos6Zw?e=abbbb18226b644119a639d78a70a5516

           
Website:

https://paradadayana792.wixsite.com/employneutral

DoVio :)

Our final project for this course were meant to solve a prominent social problem in our society today. One of the projects was an app to help those who are suffering from domestic violence. This was one of my groups first ideas as we brainstormed what to do our project on. We also thought about an app, but then we decided on another idea.

I feel as though many people are battling against domestic abuse in their homes and don’t speak up about it. This app was names DoVio. The name was made to be used in a sort of disguise so the abuser at home won’t identify it as a form of you trying to get help to escape. The app is connected to you location services in case of an emergency happening and you send a message or press the SOS button. Someone will be notified and will be on the way to help you. It can also be just help as in phycological help or therapy, not just the authorities. The app is set us as the template of Instagram, where you can share your stories to help find support of to give advice and support to others, kind of like an underground railroad. I really liked this part of it because people can come out of their nutshells and speak up about what they are going through. It can also boost self esteem enough to where they can actually defend themselves.

I think that the group also did well in presenting their project, but should have also included maybe more statistics of domestic violence today and how it has grown. The comebacks for the questions asked from people in our class were good too. overall, I think an app like this should really exist. There might be similar one to it but I think this one would be more effective to help those who need support