Monitoring device, method and system
US7625344B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/11
- 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 optical sensor (30) preferably comprises a photodetector (130) and a plurality of light emitting diodes (135). 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; or distance traveled.
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