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Device and method for extracting physiological data

US6676611B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2001
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/1172
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for extracting physiological data from the skin of a body, wherein the apparatus includes at least one fingerprint sensor for ascertaining a blackening profile and a pressure sensor for measuring a pressure profile for a pressure exerted on the fingerprint sensor.

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