KYOTO, Japan, May 23 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Company) based in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary in blood pressure monitor production this year. Since the introduction of its first manual and manometer-type blood pressure monitor in 1973, the Company has continuously improved and produced accurate and user-friendly blood pressure monitors. To date, the Company has sold over 350 million units in more than 110 countries worldwide.
The Company has always believed in the importance of home blood pressure monitoring, even when blood pressure readings could only be obtained at medical facilities. In 1991, the Company launched the world’s first automated blood pressure monitor with fuzzy logic technology (*) for greater accuracy and ease of use than manual monitors. In parallel with the advancement of blood pressure monitors, the Company worked continuously to improve and developed the pre-formed cuff that the user can wrap around his/her arm securely and easily. Moreover, the Company has been focusing on enhancing usability and measurement accuracy by expanding the range of support functions to ensure that the user maintains the correct measurement posture.