Digital biomarkers refer to objective, quantifiable physiological and behavioral data that are collected and measured using digital devices, such as smartphones, wearables, or other sensors. These digital biomarkers can provide valuable insights into a person’s health and can be used for various purposes, including disease monitoring, diagnostics, and personalized medicine.
Traditional biomarkers are typically biological molecules or substances that are indicative of a particular physiological or pathological process, such as cholesterol levels or blood glucose. Digital biomarkers, on the other hand, leverage data from digital technologies to monitor and analyze patterns and changes in behaviors, activities, and physiological parameters.
Digital biomarkers have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by providing continuous, real-time data that can be analyzed to detect early signs of diseases, monitor chronic conditions, and personalize treatment plans.
The Breathing Engine extracts and analysis in real time the digital biomarkers extracted from the audio signal the user is making, to provide real time or offline feedback on the physiological and psychological state of the user: their stress and fatigues levels, for example, can be detected and used to trigger warnings in case they put them in a dangerous situation.