Salutron to Launch New Products at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show

Company to showcase new C-Series product line in booth #26928

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salutron, Inc., a global leader in heart rate and activity monitoring solutions, announced it will launch its new line of consumer physiological monitoring products at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 8-11, 2013. The new wearable monitors being showcased at CES incorporate biometric monitoring technologies the company gained from its merger with Linea Research Corporation in early 2012.

“Our new C-Series physiological monitoring products are setting the bar for a new class of fashionable, multifunctional wearable monitors. The devices provide continuous monitoring capabilities at an affordable price point. We look forward to having them on the market.”

“Salutron has a rich history of delivering heart rate and activity monitoring products to the consumer electronics market,” said Robert McClain, CEO of Salutron, Inc. “Our new C-Series physiological monitoring products are setting the bar for a new class of fashionable, multifunctional wearable monitors. The devices provide continuous monitoring capabilities at an affordable price point. We look forward to having them on the market.”

Since 1994, Salutron has developed on-demand ECG accurate heart rate monitoring solutions for commercial cardio equipment and consumer chest straps and watches. The company designs, develops and manufactures heart rate monitoring solutions for both the fitness and wellness markets, under a multitude of brands and is recognized as the leader in body monitoring solutions.

In January 2012, Salutron merged with Linea Research Corporation, a provider of sensor integration and signal processing solutions for the medical device industry. Linea’s core competence is in the design and application of electrophysiology and near infrared spectroscopy for medical applications. The company has successfully completed research programs in cardiology and neurology for NASA, DARPA, DOD and DHS.

The new firm combines Linea’s leading research and development capabilities in physiological monitoring with product development, mass manufacturing and marketing capabilities of Salutron. The combined company allows for the design, production, and distribution of innovative health monitoring technologies.

Salutron will be showcasing its latest products at 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, booth #26928. The company will also be hosting a launch party on January 9^th from 5:30-7:30, poolside, at the Westin Las Vegas. To RSVP to the launch party or to schedule a media interview and see the latest products from Salutron, please contact Aaron De Lucia at [e-mail] or 512-241-2249.

About Salutron Technologies:

Salutron, Inc. develops physiological monitoring solutions for wearable devices and exercise equipment. The wearable devices, in band and watch form factors can be found in major retailers under private label brands or under Salutron's SmartHealth brand. Salutron also provide customized heart rate electronics to leading fitness equipment manufacturers. Salutron is privately held and based in Fremont, CA. More information on Salutron can be found at www.salutron.com.