Wrist-type body component measuring apparatus and body component measuring method using the same
US11627889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/318
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The wrist-type body component measuring apparatus includes: a band configured to be worn on a wrist of a user; a first input electrode and a first output electrode disposed on an inside surface of the band and configured to be in contact with the wrist of the user; a second input electrode and a second output electrode disposed on an outside surface of the band; a measuring unit configured to apply a current to the first and second input electrodes and detect a voltage from the first and second output electrodes to measure a body impedance of the user; and an electrode converter configured to convert a disposition of the first and second input electrodes and the first and second output electrodes based on a determination of whether the band is worn on a left wrist or a right wrist of the user.
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