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Pose and heart rate energy expenditure for yoga

US10709933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2017
Grant dateJul 14, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2225/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a system for determining an energy expenditure of a user while practicing yoga are described. A heart rate sensing module can measure the user's heart rate. A temperature sensing module can measure ambient temperature. A motion sensing module can collect user's motion data. In some embodiments, a hot yoga session can be detected based on measured ambient temperature. In some embodiments, a yoga type can be detected based on the motion data. In some embodiments, an energy expenditure model can be applied based on the determined yoga type.

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