iBeat

iBeat was a health technology company that developed a life-saving heart-monitoring smartwatch designed to detect sudden cardiac arrest and other heart-related emergencies. The device continuously monitored a user's heart rate and, upon detecting a life-threatening issue, would automatically alert the user, their emergency contacts, and a 24/7 dispatch center. Founded by Ryan Howard, the company aimed to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and medical-grade emergency response systems. iBeat's technology integrated cellular connectivity and GPS to ensure help could be dispatched to the user's exact location. The company was acquired by 100Plus in 2020 to bolster its remote patient monitoring capabilities.