Biological information detection device with sensor and contact portions to bring sensor into contact with portion of ear
US12161448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biological information detection device having a sensor, arranged in a main body, to detect biological information from a portion of a tragus facing an ear canal and a first contact portion and a second contact portion configured to bring the sensor into contact with the portion of the tragus, wherein the second contact portion includes a first end connected to the main body, a second end connected to the main body and an anthelix-side contact portion, disposed away from the main body and continuous with the first end and the second end, configured to contact an anthelix and/or a cymba canchae, wherein, in a state where the first contact portion contacts the cavum conchae, one of the first end and the second end that is closer to the ear canal is disposed closer to the first contact portion than the other of the first end and the second end.
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