Monitoring device, method and system
US7470234B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04G21/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monitoring device (20) for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device (20) is preferably an article (25) having an optical sensor (30) and a circuitry assembly (35). The monitoring device (20) preferably provides for the display of the following information about the user: pulse rate; blood oxygenation levels; calories expended by the user of a pre-set time period; target zones of activity; time; distance traveled; and/or dynamic blood pressure. The article (25) is preferably a band worn on a user's wrist, arm or ankle.
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