Samsung, on Wednesday, at an event in San Francisco unveiled a new digital health technology platform that uses sensors to track a range of body functions such as heart rate and blood pressure. Simband, a new "investigational" device that can be used to measure body temperature, blood oxygen levels, motion and other metrics on a continuous basis, Reports Associated Press (AP).

Simband will work in tandem with a cloud-based open software platform called SAMI which securely stores data and can provide better insights into health issues.

The company says that it’ll make the Simband available to developers later this year.

It has been partnering with scientists from the University of California, San Francisco and other institutions to test its devices and offer suggestions.

                                                          

Samsung is also trying to improve usability by allowing users to recharge the Simband while wearing it. With current devices, users typically have to remove their devices for recharging every few days.

Samsung believes that could help detect heart problems and other medical conditions sooner. Third-party app developers could also tap that data, with a user's permission, to recommend exercise and diets, for instance.