Wearable device for coupling to a user, and measuring and monitoring user activity
US12402805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for measuring an angle of a joint of a user includes a center hub, a first arm, a second arm, a magnet, and a sensor. The center hub includes a first hub and a second hub. The first arm is configured for attachment to a first limb portion of the user at a first outer end and to the first hub at a first inner end. The second arm is configured for attachment to a second limb portion of the user at a second outer end and to the second hub at a second inner end, wherein the first hub is pivotally coupled to the second hub. The magnet is coupled to the second hub. The sensor is disposed in the center hub and configured to detect a rotation of the magnet.
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