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Indication of the condition of a user

US8436810B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2007
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG04G21/025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wearable electronic device such as a wrist watch (60) is supplied with conventional clock with two pointers (32,33). The device displays a parameter indicative of how “cool” the wearer has been over the past period as a function of time, using the time axis of one of the pointers (32,33). “Coolness” can be based on the measurement of related physiological parameters like heart-rate, body temperature, movement, skin resistance or muscle activity. “Coolness” of a person is understood as being the ability to cope with stress. Therefore, the stability of physiological parameters can be used to derive a signal for the subjective trait called “coolness”. All physiological parameters can be measured by sensors (10) in the watch (60) or in the strap (50). The invention is used as a gadget for self expression and emotional feedback.

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