Physiological sampling during predetermined activities
US11166640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2503/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure relates to methods for measuring one or more physiological signals while the user is engaged in a predetermined activity. Exemplary predetermined activities can include activities such as walking, climbing stairs, biking, and the like. The physiological measurements can include, but are not limited to, heart rate signals. The physiological measurements may be affected by the predetermined activity, so the system may be configured to employ one or more criteria prior to measuring physiological information to minimize the effects. The one or more criteria can include, but are not limited to, an inter-sampling waiting time, continuous motion criteria, predetermined activity criteria, a post-physiological measurement amount of time, and a confidence value. The continuous motion criteria can be based on the type of predetermined activity. For example, walking may have walking state criteria and a step count criteria.
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