QluPod Glossary

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Activity Tracker
An advanced fitness tracking and wellbeing feature integrated into QluApp Pro that automatically logs physical activities such as walking, running, cycling, and workouts. It helps users set, monitor, and achieve personalized fitness goals by providing detailed progress visualization over time. Ideal for health-conscious users seeking comprehensive activity data. (Note: The activity tracker is an upcoming feature and it’s currently under development for the QluApp Pro.)
Arrhythmias & Ischemic Changes
Arrhythmias are irregular heart rhythms that can increase health risks, while ischemic changesrefer to reduced blood flow in heart tissues. ECG monitoring helps detect these conditions early, supporting timely medical care.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Cutting-edge wireless technology embedded in QluPod devices enabling seamless and secure transmission of vital health data—including ECG, blood pressure, and blood oxygen levels—to paired smartphones. Supports real-time health monitoring with minimal latency and enhanced device interoperability.
Blood Glucose Monitoring*
A vital feature for diabetes management that measures blood sugar levels using traditional glucose* strips. Supports accurate and timely glucose* readings to help diabetic patients control blood sugar fluctuations. (Note: *The Glucose feature is currently not available for the Swiss, UK and EU markets!)
Blood Oxygen Saturation & Pulse Oximetry Sensors
Blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) indicates how effectively oxygen travels through your bloodstream. Measured non‑invasively by pulse oximetry sensors, this data is valuable for people managing COPD, asthma, or hypoxia, and for athletes monitoring performance and recovery. (Note: The alert function is an upcoming feature and it’s currently under development for the QluApp Pro.)
Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂) Monitoring
Non-invasive measurement of blood oxygen saturation using reflection-method pulse oximetry sensors embedded in QluPod. Essential for early detection of respiratory issues, monitoring chronic lung diseases like COPD and asthma, with real-time alerts for hypoxia.
Blood Pressure Measurement
Automated monitoring of blood pressure via a lightweight, auto-inflating cuff attachment on QluPod. Provides precise systolic and diastolic readings synced instantly with the QluApp for long-term tracking, trend analysis/, and hypertension management.
Body Temperature Monitoring
Continuous tracking of body temperature using an integrated infrared (IR) sensor in QluPod. Supports early detection of fever and infections, enabling proactive health management and timely medical intervention.
Care Coordination
A collaborative healthcare feature that streamlines communication and secure data sharing among doctors, home-care providers, and family caregivers, ensuring optimized patient care and improved health outcomes.
Care Team Collaboration Platform
A digital platform tailored for family caregivers, home-care professionals, and healthcare teams, enabling remote patient monitoring and coordinated management of health data to enhance care delivery efficiency.
Cardiogram & Cardiac Rhythm
A cardiogram (ECG or electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity of the heart, helping monitor cardiac rhythm and detect irregularities such as arrhythmias or ischemic changes. Regular monitoring supports proactive heart care and early medical intervention.
Cardiovascular Monitoring
A comprehensive feature that tracks essential heart health metrics, including ECG (electrocardiogram), heart rate, and blood pressure. Available in both the Free and Pro versions of QluApp, it delivers real-time insights and long-term trend analysis to support daily heart wellness, fitness goals, and proactive lifestyle choices. Perfect for anyone aiming to monitor cardiovascular performance and enhance overall wellbeing.
CE Certification
CE Certification (Conformité Européenne) is a mandatory conformity mark for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). It indicates that a product complies with EU safety, health, and environmental protection standards. Obtaining the CE mark demonstrates that a product has undergone rigorous assessment and meets all applicable EU directives, allowing it to be legally marketed and distributed across Europe. CE Certification is essential for manufacturers aiming to access the European market and ensures consumer safety and product reliability. For example, QluPod is CE Certified, confirming its adherence to strict European regulatory requirements for wearable health technology.
Chronic Disease Management(CDM)
Refers to the structured, continuous care and monitoring of individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, or COPD. The goal is to stabilize the progression of the disease, prevent complications, reduce hospital admissions, and improve patients' quality of life. Chronic disease management involves several key elements, including regular monitoring of vital health parameters such as blood pressure and blood glucose, effective medication management, comprehensive patient education and training, and the use of digital tools like telemonitoring. Ongoing communication with medical professionals is also essential to ensure timely interventions and personalized care. The QluPod integrates all these essential components into one seamless solution, offering real-time health monitoring, medication tracking, and direct connectivity with healthcare providers to support professional and effective chronic disease management.
Cloud-Based Data Storage
A secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that stores health data continuously, enabling users and care teams to access vital health information anytime, anywhere, supporting effective remote patient monitoring.
Class II Medical Device
Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745), Class IIa represents a medium-risk category for medical devices. Products in this class typically perform diagnostic or therapeutic functions, may be invasive, and require certification by a Notified Body before they can be marketed in the EU. The QluPod is classified as a Class IIa medical device and is fully certified and approved in accordance with applicable EU regulations.
Compact Arm Cuff
An ergonomic, adjustable blood pressure cuff attachment for the QluPod device. Provides quick, accurate, and reliable blood pressure measurements with ease of use, suitable for daily monitoring.
Connected Care Ecosystem
An integrated health platform linking patients, healthcare providers, and caregivers through secure data sharing, telemedicine, and real-time vital sign monitoring—improving patient care coordination and accessibility.
COPD, Asthma & Hypoxia
Chronic respiratory conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma can lead to hypoxia(low blood oxygen levels). Real‑time monitoring of SpO₂ and pulse helps users manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Data Privacy & Security
Robust encryption protocols compliant with GDPR and HIPAA-equivalent standards, ensuring all user health data transmitted or stored by QluPod remains confidential and protected against unauthorized access.
Data Storage Protection
Refers to building security measures that protect sensitive user health data from unauthorized access, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and maintaining user trust.
Diastolic & Systolic Blood Pressure
Refers to the two measurements captured when checking blood pressure. Systolic pressure measures the force your heart exerts on artery walls when beating, while diastolic pressure measures the force between beats. Tracking both is essential for early detection and management of hypertension and cardiovascular health.
Dietary Supplements
Products like vitamins, minerals, or herbal extracts taken to support nutritional balance and overall health. While beneficial, they should complement—not replace—medical advice and monitoring tools.
Doctor & Appointment Search
A QluApp Pro feature enabling users to find healthcare providers by location, specialty, language, and availability, with integrated tools for direct communication and appointment scheduling. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
ECG (Electrocardiogram) Monitoring
High-fidelity recording of heart electrical activity via QluPod’s sensors, enabling remote detection of arrhythmias, ischemic changes, and other cardiac abnormalities in real- time.
EKG (ECG) Monitoring
Alternative term for ECG monitoring; tracks cardiac rhythm and electrical impulses to provide comprehensive heart health insights remotely.
Emergency (Panic) Button
A critical safety feature within QluApp Pro allowing users to instantly notify emergency contacts and local medical services during health crises or sudden medical events for rapid response. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
Fitness & Wellbeing
Refers to the overall state of physical health, mental balance, and emotional wellness achieved through regular exercise, healthy nutrition, stress management, and positive lifestyle habits. Fitness focuses on maintaining and improving bodily strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health, while wellbeing encompasses a holistic approach to living that supports mental clarity, emotional stability, and life satisfaction. Together, Fitness & Wellbeing promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle that enhances quality of life, boosts energy levels, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. In today’s digital age, Fitness & Wellbeing can also be actively monitored and managed through various digital devices and wearable technology. Tools such as QluPod allow individuals to track key vitals, find wellness spots near them, monitor their supplement intake, and much more through the QluApp Pro. This data-driven approach empowers users to set personalized goals, measure progress, and make informed decisions to optimize their health and wellbeing more effectively.
Free View‑Only Access
A limited-access option for caregivers or family members that enables passive monitoring of one patient’s health data through QluCare without a paid subscription.
Global Provider Visibility
Enables doctors to list themselves in the international QluDoc registry, expanding patient outreach based on region, specialty, and language, improving global healthcare access. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
Health-Care-Grade Accuracy
QluPod’s sensor technology meets stringent clinical standards, delivering medically reliable and precise vital sign measurements suitable for professional healthcare use.
Health Data Analytics
Advanced tools integrated into QluPod’s platform that process and visualize trends, anomalies, and statistics from continuous vital sign monitoring to support informed clinical decisions.
Health Data Dashboard
An interactive, visually engaging interface within QluApp and QluCare that aggregates key health metrics, providing patients and caregivers with comprehensive health insights at a glance.
Heart Rate Monitoring
Real-time measurement of pulse and cardiac rhythm using optical sensors in QluPod, providing continuous cardiovascular health tracking accessible via QluApp.
Home-Care Integration
Technology that enables family caregivers and healthcare professionals to remotely monitor multiple patients’ vital signs and respond promptly to health alerts through QluCare.
Hypertension
A chronic condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure (both systolic and/or diastolic). Regular monitoring and lifestyle changes help reduce risks associated with heart disease and stroke.
Infrared (IR) Sensor
A technology used in health devices to non‑invasively measure blood flow, temperature, and oxygen saturation, providing real‑time data for heart rate and SpO₂ monitoring.
IPO (Initial Public Offering)
The process by which QluPod offers shares to the public market for the first time to raise capital and expand operations.
IoT (Internet of Things)
IoT is a network of connected physical devices—such as sensors, wearables, home appliances, medical equipment, and industrial machines—that collect, share, and analyze data through the internet. These devices are equipped with sensors and software that allow them to communicate with each other, automate processes, and provide real-time insights without the need for constant human input. In healthcare, IoT plays a crucial role in remote patient monitoring, smart medical devices, and digital health platforms, helping doctors and patients track vital signs and manage chronic conditions more effectively. Beyond healthcare, IoT is used in smart homes, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and transportation, driving efficiency, safety, and innovation across industries.
Medication & Supplement Tracking
Features within QluApp and QluCare allowing users to log prescription medications and dietary supplements intake, set dosage reminders, and monitor adherence for improved treatment compliance.
Medication Adherence Reminders
Automated notifications that support consistent medication intake and improve health outcomes by reducing missed doses.
Mobile Health (mHealth) Application
QluApp enables users to access health metrics, schedule medical appointments, receive health reminders, and communicate securely with healthcare providers via mobile devices.
Multimodal Vital Sign Monitoring
QluPod’s unique capability to simultaneously measure six key vital signs—ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, SpO₂/, body temperature, and blood glucose (where permitted)—offering comprehensive health monitoring in one device.
Multi-Patient Management
A professional feature in QluCare Pro allowing caregivers and healthcare teams to monitor multiple patients’ health data in real-time, improving care coordination and efficiency.
OTP (One-Time Password) Registration
Secure account authentication using a one-time password sent to users’ mobile devices, ensuring enhanced login security. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
Panic Button & Emergency Alerts
A critical safety feature in QluApp Pro that allows users to instantly notify designated caregivers, emergency contacts, and local medical services during sudden medical events or health crises. When activated, it sends immediate alerts to ensure rapid response and added peace of mind. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
Patient Empowerment
By providing real-time access to health data and personalized insights, QluPod empowers users to actively manage their health and make informed lifestyle decisions.
Patient Monitoring (up to 25 Patients)
Within QluDoc, healthcare providers can remotely monitor vital signs for up to 25 patients simultaneously, increasing clinical efficiency.
Performance Export & Statistics
Features that enable healthcare providers to export comprehensive patient health data and aggregated clinical statistics. Designed to support documentation, medical research, and regulatory compliance, these tools help ensure data is accessible, organized, and ready for analysis or reporting. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
Pocket‑Sized Telehealth Solution
A compact, wearable QluPod device paired with integrated apps, offering a portable telemedicine experience, supporting remote consultations, live data sharing, and emergency alerts on the go.
Private Placement
A targeted sale of company shares to select accredited investors or institutions without a public offering, used for strategic capital raising.
QluApp
A user-friendly mobile health app that allows patients to view, analyze, and share health data collected by QluPod. Features include interactive dashboards, health alerts, history tracking, and subscription management.
QluCare
An app designed for care teams to remotely monitor patients’ vital signs, manage care plans, and respond to health alerts promptly, enhancing coordinated care.
QluDoc
A professional-grade app for doctors and healthcare providers to securely access patient- generated health data, conduct telemedicine consultations, and collaborate on treatment plans, available for smartphones and a desktop version.
QluPod
An innovative, next-generation wearable health device capable of monitoring multiple vital signs simultaneously, designed for preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, and remote patient monitoring.
Real-Time Vital Sign Monitoring
Continuous streaming of six vital signs from QluPod to connected apps, enabling immediate health feedback and timely medical intervention.
Reflection-Method Pulse Oximetry
Non-invasive sensor technology using reflected light to accurately measure blood oxygen saturation, essential for respiratory health monitoring.
Remote Health Monitoring (Remote Patient Monitoring – RPM)
Technology allowing clinicians to remotely track patients’ vital signs and health status, improving care access and reducing hospital admissions.
Secure Data Sharing
Encrypted transmission and controlled sharing of sensitive health data between patients, providers, and caregivers, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
Secure, Encrypted Data Exchange
End-to-end encrypted protocols ensuring HIPAA-equivalent compliance and safeguarding health information when interfacing with hospital systems.
Smart Blood Pressure
Smart Blood Pressure refers to the use of digital and connected health technologies—such as smartwatches, wearable devices, and mobile apps—to measure, track, and manage blood pressure in real time. Unlike traditional blood pressure monitors, smart solutions automatically record readings, store data securely, and often sync with health platforms or cloud systems. This enables users to monitor trends, share results with healthcare providers, and receive personalized insights that support better heart health and hypertension management.
Shareholders
Individuals or entities holding ownership shares in QluPod, entitled to voting rights, dividends, and participation in corporate governance.
Six-in-One Vital Signs Device*
QluPod’s unique ability to measure six essential vital signs simultaneously—ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, body temperature, and glucose*—eliminates the need for multiple separate devices and greatly enhances user convenience. (Note: *The Glucose feature is currently not available for the Swiss, UK and EU markets!)
SpO₂ Monitoring (Blood Oxygen Saturation)
Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation in the blood, providing early detection of respiratory dysfunction and critical care alerts.
Startup
A startup is a young and often innovative company in the early stages of development, typically built around a scalable business idea. Startups are characterized by high growth potential, a flexible and experimental approach to work, and often by the use of new technologies or business models. Their goal is usually to establish a strong market presence quickly and achieve rapid growth.
Subscription-Based Model
Flexible pricing plans offering tiered access to QluPod and QluApp features, tailored for individuals, healthcare providers, and institutions.
Telemedicine & Remote Consultations
An integrated solution that enables virtual doctor visits enriched with real-time health data streaming from QluPod. This feature enhances access to care, supports more informed consultations, and promotes greater patient engagement and continuity of care. (Note: This is an upcoming feature currently in the development phase.)
Telemedicine Integration
Seamless connectivity between QluPod’s health monitoring ecosystem and Telehealth platforms, enabling remote diagnosis, consultation, and continuous care.
TÜV Certificate
A TÜV Certificate is an official certification issued by TÜV (Technischer Überwachungsverein), a globally recognized German organization specializing in inspection, testing, and certification services. This certificate verifies that products, services, or management systems meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Widely trusted across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and healthcare, the TÜV Certificate assures consumers and businesses of compliance with international regulations and enhances brand credibility. For example, QluPod is TÜV Certified, highlighting its commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality in wearable health technology.
USB‑Chargeable Design
A portable and convenient charging system using standard USB Type-A, ensuring QluPod remains powered for extended use and travel.
User-Friendly Design & Interface
Ergonomically designed hardware paired with intuitive software interfaces that make QluPod accessible and easy to use for all age groups, including seniors and non-tech users.
User-Friendly Interface for Caregivers
An intuitive design tailored to non-clinical caregivers, facilitating easy adoption and use for patient monitoring and health data review.
User-Friendly Interface for Healthcare Professionals
Streamlined workflows and intuitive design improve clinical productivity and enhance patient engagement for medical staff.
Valuation
The estimated market value of QluPod based on financial performance, assets, intellectual property, and growth potential in the digital health sector.
Vital Signs Dashboard
An interactive dashboard within QluApp and QluCare displaying aggregated vital health metrics, providing patients and caregivers with comprehensive health insights at a glance.
Vital Signs & Pulse
Vital signs are key health metrics—including pulse (heart rate), blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature—that give a snapshot of overall wellbeing. Continuous pulse monitoring helps detect sudden changes and supports fitness and health goals.

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