Connected water bottles
Are connected devices that collect data related to a person's water intake. The data is transmitted to a smartphone which enables tracking of an individual's water intake and alerting the user when they are not properly hydrated. These devices are a result of recent technology advancements which fall and the broader category of the Internet of Things. Devices that monitor and collect data related to one's personal health are also part of the Quantified Self movement. While several concepts have been introduced none are currently available commercially. H2O-Pal is one such concept, however it is designed as an attachment that fits at the base of a water bottle and is not limited to work with a specific bottle. H2O-Pal has been a selected as a prototype finalist in 2014 Bluetooth Breakthrough Awardsand the product is expected to be soon available for preorder.