A watch that eyes your heart

Log every step

Strap on some sensors

More physical keys on the side

Watch your calories

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LAS VEGAS--The Basis Band isn't just a digital watch, it's a heart rate monitor too.

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With an onboard accelerometer, the Basis Band functions as a pedometer to record how many steps you take. It also can automatically asses the length and quality of your sleep.

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On the back of the Basis Band is an array of sensors including two LEDs for measuring heart rate.

Caption by Brian Bennett / Photo by Brian Bennett/CNET

On the right side of the Basis Band are additional physical controls.

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The Basis Band figures out how many calories you've burned based on your movements.

Caption by Brian Bennett / Photo by Brian Bennett/CNET

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