Valencell to Discuss Biometric Wearables, New Applications and the Value of Accuracy at Conferences During the 2015 International CES

Dr. Steven LeBoeuf to present at the MEMS Technology Conference Session and The FitnessTech Summit Conference

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Jan 05, 2015, 08:00 ET

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Valencell, a leader in performance biometric data sensor technology, today announced that its president and co-founder, Dr. Steven LeBoeuf, will be presenting at the MEMS Technology Conference Session and The FitnessTech Summit Conference, both taking place on January 6^th.

The MEMS Technology Conference Session, presented by the MEMS Industry Group, the trade association advancing MEMS and sensors across global markets, will take place on January 6^th at the Marco Polo room in the Venetian Hotel. Dr. LeBoeuf's presentation, titled Beyond Audio with Biometric Earbuds, will take place at 10:45 a.m. and will explore the advantages of taking biometric measurements in the ear. The ways in which biometric earbuds will impact numerous industries, including gaming, coaching and fitness training, will also be addressed.

Later that day, LeBoeuf will participate in the Innovator session at The FitnessTech Summit Conference in the Bellini room at the Venetian, presented by Living in Digital Times. The Innovator session, moderated by Jeremy Kaplan, Editor in Chief, Digital Trends, will feature a discussion around how advancements in biometric sensor technology are aiding consumer fitness and health tracking. Additionally, participants will speak to the topic of improved sensor accuracy and what it will mean for the future of fitness tracking.

Valencell will be demonstrating its PerformTek biometric technology at booth 74329 in the Fitness & Technology Marketplace. To arrange a briefing, please contact: [email protected].

About Valencell
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Valencell develops performance biometric sensor technology and licenses this patent-protected technology to consumer electronics manufacturers, mobile device and accessory makers, sports and fitness brands and gaming companies for integration into their products. Valencell's PerformTek-powered sensors are the most accurate wearable biometric sensors that continuously measure heart rate and activity. Valencell has invested years into research and development of its PerformTek sensor technology, protected by more than 20 granted patents and independently validated by the Duke Center for Living, North Carolina State University, the Human Performance Laboratory and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

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