Activity monitoring systems and methods
US7451056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/60
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An activity monitor, comprises housing for attachment to a person; at least one accelerometer disposed within the housing; and a processor disposed within the housing, for processing signals from the accelerometer to assess activity of the person. A method assesses activity of a person, including: sensing acceleration at a first location on the person; processing the acceleration, over time, to assess activity of the person; and wirelessly communicating information indicative of the activity to a second location.
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