Quantum International Corp. announced that it has initiated the design phase of development on its revolutionary new MedCase accessory for the Apple iPad. The MedCase will be the second product developed by Quantum in partnership with A Plus Technologies in a new line of electronic lifestyle enhancement technologies--including devices targeted to capture a share of the $2.3 billion iPad accessories market.

The device will be a unique, protective case for the iPad that will contain built-in essential medical testing capabilities, including meters for body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen levels, blood sugar levels and more. Quantum has already begun developing the support software necessary to allow the results to be collected by anyone with an iPad and stored or transmitted to a physician. The project's design phase will focus on finalizing the MedCase's exact technological specifications, determined by the needs of the marketplace.