Wearable computer with fitness machine connectivity for improved activity monitoring using caloric expenditure models
US11857143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an embodiment, a method comprises: establishing, by a wireless wearable computer worn by a user, a wireless communication connection with a fitness machine; obtaining machine data from the fitness machine while the user is engaged in a workout session on the fitness machine; obtaining, from a heart rate sensor of the wireless device, heart rate data of the user; determining a work rate caloric expenditure by applying a work rate calorie model to the machine data; determining a calibrated maximal oxygen consumption of the user based on the heart rate data and the work rate caloric expenditure; determining a heart rate caloric expenditure by applying a heart rate calorie model to the heart rate data and the calibrated maximal oxygen consumption of the user; and sending to the fitness machine via the communication connection, at least one of the work rate caloric expenditure or the heart rate caloric expenditure.
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