--- title: Technology to Assist Health Concerns | Butler Technologies description: Learn how Butler Technologies, Inc. uses printed electronics and custom wearables to address health concerns through biometric sensors, tactile feedback, Braille interfaces, and vital-sign monitoring. image: https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/Technology_to_assist.jpg --- [![Butlertechnologies Logo](https://butlertechnologies.com/hubfs/butlertechnologies_logo.svg "Butlertechnologies Logo")](https://butlertechnologies.com/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://butlertechnologies.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://butlertechnologies.com/careers) - [Certifications & Approvals](https://butlertechnologies.com/certifications-approvals) - What We Do - What Services We Offer - [Full-Scale Production](https://butlertechnologies.com/full-scale-production) - [Design](https://butlertechnologies.com/design) - [Innovation & Prototyping](https://butlertechnologies.com/innovation-prototyping) - [Our User Interface Components](https://butlertechnologies.com/user-interface-components) - [Membrane Switches & Keypads](https://butlertechnologies.com/membrane-switches) - [Graphic Overlays & Labels](https://butlertechnologies.com/graphic-overlays) - [Dials & Gauges](https://butlertechnologies.com/dials-gauges) - [Touch Screens](https://butlertechnologies.com/touch-screens) - [Gaskets, Filters, Barriers](https://butlertechnologies.com/gaskets-filters-barriers) - [Our Advanced Printed Technology](https://butlertechnologies.com/advanced-printed-technology) - [Biometric Sensors](https://butlertechnologies.com/biometric-sensors) - [Force Sensing Resistors](https://butlertechnologies.com/force-sensing-resistors) - [Flexible Heaters](https://butlertechnologies.com/flexible-heaters) - Why Choose Us - [Industry Experience](https://butlertechnologies.com/industries) - [Customer Journey](https://butlertechnologies.com/customer-journey) - [Customer Satisfaction](https://butlertechnologies.com/customer-satisfaction) - [Custom Capabilities](https://butlertechnologies.com/custom-capabilities) - [Certifications & Approvals](https://butlertechnologies.com/certifications-approvals) - Resources - [Blog](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog) - [News](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/news) - [Downloadable Resources](https://butlertechnologies.com/downloadable-resources) - [For Customers](https://butlertechnologies.com/customer-resources) - [FAQs](https://butlertechnologies.com/faqs) - [Contact Us](https://butlertechnologies.com/contact-us) - [Request A Quote](https://butlertechnologies.com/request-quote) # Blog & News # Technology to Assist Health Concerns Posted by [Ashley Foster](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/author/ashley-foster) on June 25, 2020 ![Ashley Foster](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9a38aa66883a61e20c52289d8eae90f9) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Printed electronics have opened the tech world to those with disabilities or other health concerns. Some technology can easily be innovated to printed electronics (PE), like glucose testing strips. Other [PE products](https://butlertechnologies.com/user-interface-components) can have a custom design that can perform a wide variety of tasks to assist those with health concerns. User interfaces can also have a custom design for anyone with visual impairments.   The most common interface is brail and can easily be added to buttons or other interfaces. ## Wearables [Wearables](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/top-medical-wearables-2021)are relatively new to the technology world.  Many people just think of wearables as their smartwatch, which is used to track heart rate and count steps for the day.  However, wearables have the capability to be so much more than fancy watches. ![Gloves with proximity sensors](https://butlertechnologies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%F0%9F%92%BB%20Website/Imported_Blog_Media/Reducing-Stress-During-COVID-19-2-1-1-1.jpg?width=400&height=300&name=Reducing-Stress-During-COVID-19-2-1-1-1.jpg) [Tactile feedback](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tactile-vs-non-tactile) in wearables is one way the wearable interacts with the user.  Most commonly, this can be felt by a vibration in the device.  This can alert the user to correct or incorrect steps while walking.  Another feedback used by wearables could be the use of sound.  A quiet bell tone could sound as an alert to the user, but could be quiet enough that others around them might not hear the sound. Other [wearable devices](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/best-wearable-technology-2022) contain dry electrodes in devices such as headbands to transmit electrical impulses to the nerves and brain.  The impulses are very subtle and work to relax or refocus the individual.  Some devices with this technology can help reduce stress and improve overall mental health. Stress reduction can help those with anxiety.  Other benefits are that it helps certain individuals stay more focused, as well as assists insomniacs with sleep deprivation. Another wearable option is biometric sensors that need compression garments to have skin-to-skin contact.  Depending on the software, the sensors can detect heart and respiratory rates or muscle and brain activity.  The wearable can also have machine learning properties. Once the user has worn the technology for a reasonable amount of time the device can begin to learn the person’s baselines.  If an abnormality spike occurs a notification can alert the user’s smartphones or the doctor’s office. One of the main benefits of wearables is their ability to be flexible and comfortable.  A wearable could be a headband on a baby that can read their vitals.  In addition to being able to read vital signs, the technology could also alert a caregiver in the event of an emergency. ## User Interface ![Raised buttons on remote](https://butlertechnologies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%F0%9F%92%BB%20Website/Imported_Blog_Media/Reducing-Stress-During-COVID-19-1-1-1.jpg?width=317&height=238&name=Reducing-Stress-During-COVID-19-1-1-1.jpg) A user interface device can also be customized to help those with disabilities.  User interfaces can be easy to design for the blind who need braille to assist them. Buttons or [keypads](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/features-of-silicone-rubber-keypads) can be custom silicone that raises braille or simple characters for ease of use for those with disabilities. The most common user interface device is a [membrane switch](https://butlertechnologies.com/membrane-switches). They are popular for their versatility, durability and tactile feedback.  This gives the user a sensory input when a button is depressed. Other features include the inclusion of lights to assist the user’s experience. For help with any of your product needs, contact the experts at [Butler Technologies, Inc](https://butlertechnologies.com/). today. ### Meet the Author ![Ashley Foster Circle Author pic](https://butlertechnologies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%F0%9F%92%BB%20Website/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-design-5-1-Dec-22-2022-12-17-10-4886-PM-Dec-23-2022-07-59-18-9061-AM.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=Untitled-design-5-1-Dec-22-2022-12-17-10-4886-PM-Dec-23-2022-07-59-18-9061-AM.jpg) Ashley Foster is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majored in Business Management and minored in Marketing.  While Ashley was studying at SRU she found a passion for marketing.  Although she is busy working, she spends her free time traveling and hiking with friends.   She is also a volunteer for the American Marketing Association, Pittsburgh Chapter, and an active alumni member of FCCLA.   #### [Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-foster-8b8b53162/) #### [![linked in icon BTI green](https://butlertechnologies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%F0%9F%92%BB%20Website/Imported_Blog_Media/ICON-LINKEDIN-80-Dec-22-2022-12-17-14-0327-PM-Dec-23-2022-07-59-32-3462-AM.png?width=80&height=80&name=ICON-LINKEDIN-80-Dec-22-2022-12-17-14-0327-PM-Dec-23-2022-07-59-32-3462-AM.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-foster-8b8b53162/) Topics: [Medical](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/medical), [Advanced Printed Technology](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/advanced-printed-technology) Table of Contents ### Categories - [Advanced Printed Technology (76)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/advanced-printed-technology) - [Auto & Marine (6)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/auto-marine) - [Biometric Sensors (29)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/biometric-sensors) - [Consumer Goods (8)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/consumer-goods) - [Dials & Gauges (7)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/dials-gauges) - [Filters & Barriers (2)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/filters-barriers) - [Flexible Heaters (30)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/flexible-heaters) - [Force Sensing Resistors (21)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/force-sensing-resistors) - [Full Scale Production (3)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/full-scale-production) - [Gaskets (3)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/gaskets) - [Graphic Overlays (23)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/graphic-overlays) - [Heavy Equipment & Utility Vehicles (7)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/heavy-equipment-utility-vehicles) - [HMI (17)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/hmi) - [Industrial Controls (7)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/industrial-controls) - [Innovation (24)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/innovation) - [Manufacturing & Design (64)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/manufacturing-design) - [Medical (39)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/medical) - [Membrane Switches & Keypads (28)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/membrane-switches-keypads) - [Military & Defense (8)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/military-defense) - [News (19)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/news) - [Outdoor & Athletic Apparel (22)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/outdoor-athletic-apparel) - [Printed Antennas (3)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/printed-antennas) - [Proof of Concept (1)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/proof-of-concept) - [Prototyping (1)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/prototyping) - [Safety & Personal Test Equipment (4)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/safety-personal-test-equipment) - [Touch Screens (17)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/touch-screens) - [User Interface (42)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/user-interface) - [White Goods (2)](https://butlertechnologies.com/blog/tag/white-goods) See all ## Where to start With all the different customization options and use cases, it might seem overwhelming. 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