There are two types of wrist-worn wearables these days, smartbands and smartwatches, and Acer is reportedly adding its name to the smartband list.

To stand out from the fitness-focused competition, Acer\'s smartband may launch in partnership with local hospitals and gyms, Techradar.com reports quoting The China Post.

The metrics collected by its sensors, whether it\'s activity and sleep quality, could be valuable to everyone from doctors to personal trainers.

Acer is said to be looking to build an ecosystem for several wearable devices. Its first smartband is said to include a small screen and the ability to pair with handsets.

The Acer smartband is reportedly being prepped for launch in mid-2014, though we should find out the first details soon as an Acer spokesperson revealed that the company will have a press conference on April 29.