Dataset of wearable sensors with possibilities for data exchange

We performed a search to identify available wearable sensors systems that can collect patient health data and have data sharing capabilities. Findings available in “Wearable sensors with possibilities for data exchange: Analyzing status and needs of different actors in mobile health monitoring systems” [1]. We performed an initial search of the Vandrico wearable database, and supplemented the resulting device list with an internet search. In addition to relevant meta-data (i.e. name, description, manufacturer, web-link, etc.) for each device, we also collected data on 13 attributes related to data exchange. I.e. device type, communication interface, data transfer protocol, smartphone and/or PC integration, direct integration to open health platform, 3rd platform integration with open health platform, support for health care system/middleware connection, recorded health data types, integrated sensors, medical device certification, whether or not the use can access collected data, device developer access, and device availability on the market. In addition, we grouped each device into three groups of actors that these devices are relevant for: electronic health record providers, software developers, and patients. The collected data can be used as an overview of available devices for future researchers with interest in the mobile health (mHealth) area.


a b s t r a c t
We performed a search to identify available wearable sensors systems that can collect patient health data and have data sharing capabilities. Findings available in "Wearable sensors with possibilities for data exchange: Analyzing status and needs of different actors in mobile health monitoring systems" [1]. We performed an initial search of the Vandrico wearable database, and supplemented the resulting device list with an internet search. In addition to relevant meta-data (i.e. name, description, manufacturer, web-link, etc.) for each device, we also collected data on 13 attributes related to data exchange. I.e. device type, communication interface, data transfer protocol, smartphone and/or PC integration, direct integration to open health platform, 3rd platform integration with open health platform, support for health care system/middleware connection, recorded health data types, integrated sensors, medical device certification, whether or not the use can access collected data, device developer access, and device availability on the market. In addition, we grouped each device into three groups of actors that these devices are relevant for: electronic health record providers, software developers, and patients. The collected data can be used as an overview of available DOI

Data
This dataset contains all information from the 362 wearable devices collected during the Vandrico wearable database search and web search. Devices are grouped into 193 device families, where devices from one manufacturer with similar characteristics are considered one family. Data used in the related research article [1] are stored in a spreadsheet at DataverseNO [2]. There are 20 attributes for each device, 13 attributes related to data exchange capabilities (A-M) and seven attributes of meta-data. Table 1 gives a description of each attribute.

Search strategy
We performed multiple searches to identify wearable sensors with sharing capabilities. The first search was performed on the Vandrico database web site [3]. We complemented the retrieved device Specifications Table   Subject Health Informatics Specific subject area Wearable sensors for mobile health monitoring and data exchange Type of data Value of the Data These data are useful as a source of known wearable devices with data exchange capabilities, designed to collect various type of personal health data. Researchers and other actors interested in e-health devices for health data collection can benefit from these data. These data can potentially be used to generate new ideas for future devices, and for future researchers to more easily get an overview of the current available wearable with these capabilities. These data adds to the original research article by providing all attributes of each device in a raw form. Other researchers who wants to build on this list can add new devices or attributes, and potentially come up with other groupings and classifications which better serves their needs. The Vandrico database is no longer available, making this data set unique.
list by performing an additional Google search. For each device in the list, we visited the manufacturer web site and updated device information, as well as identified additional devices by that manufacturer (e.g. newer model). When identifying these additional wearable devices, we followed the same inclusion criteria set by Vandrico (see 4-point list below). Collected attributes are defined in the data chapter (chapter 1).

The Vandrico database
The Vandrico database was the largest online repository of known personal wearable devices. The database was managed by Vandrico Inc. (Canadian, North Vancouver). New devices must satisfy four conditions in order to be accepted into the database. I.e. new devices must be: 1) wearable (i.e. worn on the body throughout its use), 2) controllable (i.e. manageable by the user either actively or passively), 3) enhancing (i.e. device must augment knowledge, facilitate learning or enhance experience), and 4) fully funded (i.e. device must be fully funded, ideally with an availability date and price).
As of May 2018, the database contained 431 devices from 266 companies. An undisclosed buyer acquired the company in 2019, and as of September 2019, the database website was no longer accessible.

Acknowledgments
The work for this paper was supported by the Norwegian Centre for E-health Research through the Data Exchange project, a collaborative project with The Norwegian Directorate of eHealth, in

Conflict of Interest
The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Abbreviations
CE conformit e europ eenne CSV comma separated value FDA food and drug administration