Extended band system
US10022086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus to provide an extended band is described. The method comprises pairing a body-worn device and a host device and establishing a low-power connection between the body-worn device and the host device to form an extended band. The method further comprises monitoring a user's status with a plurality of sensors on the host device and/or the body-worn device, and using the extended band to do one or more of: provide alerts to the user, based on the sensor data, control the extended band from one of the devices, and share data with third parties using the extended band.
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