Updating firmware to customize the performance of a wearable sensor device for a particular use
US9439567B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to providing customized versions of firmware to a wearable sensor device. The customized versions of the firmware can allow one or more sensors in the wearable sensor device to perform in a manner that is most optimal for a particular user or the particular manner in which the wearable sensor device is used. In some cases, the customizations can include causing the sensors to use a sampling rate that is optimal for one or more activities that the particular user intends to perform while wearing the wearable sensor device.
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