Multi-purpose ear apparatus for measuring electrical signal from an ear
US11850067B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ear apparatus may comprise one or more of a housing, an electrode, a biometric sensor, a speaker driver, and/or other components. The housing of the ear apparatus may be configured to be attached to an ear. The electrode may be carried by the housing. The electrode may be configured to measure an electrical signal from the ear. The electrical signal may include a reference signal, a ground signal, or a bias signal. The biometric sensor may be carried by the housing. The biometric sensor may be configured to measure one or more biometric characteristics from the ear. The speaker driver may be carried by the housing. The speaker driver may be configured to produce sound.
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