# Whither Wearables | Summits Summary | No. 3 in Space

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2020-11-20
- Length: 46m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=1351196&preview=true

## Summary

Jérôme Mouly, a senior analyst at Yole Développement, discusses the convergence of consumer and medical wearable markets, noting that smartphone makers like Apple are leveraging their position to capture over 40% of the market through devices like the Apple Watch and hearables. The episode also covers the Global CEO and Distribution Summits in Shenzhen, where Echo Jao reports on industry confidence despite supply chain uncertainties and the logistical challenges of hosting international speakers during the pandemic. Key topics include the shift toward non-invasive medical sensors, the blurring lines between consumer health tracking and regulated medical devices, and the debate over economic decoupling between the US and China.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=0) Introduction and Wearables Market Overview
- [3:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=204) Wearable Categories and Form Factors
- [7:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=447) Medical Sensors and Accuracy Challenges
- [10:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=603) New Medical Functions and Regulation
- [14:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=884) Consumer vs. Medical Device Definitions
- [21:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=1279) Market Leaders and Smartphone Dominance
- [30:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=1807) Shenzhen Summits and Decoupling Debate
- [37:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=2263) Supply Chain Uncertainty and Pandemic Logistics
- [44:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-11-20-whither-wearables-summits-summary-no-3-in-space#t=2675) Historical Segment: Shenzhou 1 Launch

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Yole Développement (company)
- Apple (company)
- Fitbit (product)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (product)
- Dexcom (company)
- Medtronic (company)
- Omron (company)
- Global CEO Summit (other)
- Global Distribution Summit (other)
- Aspencore (company)

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