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Updating firmware to customize the performance of a wearable sensor device for a particular use

US9439567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 2013
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 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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