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Wearable device and method for controlling the same

US9551608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/389
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wearable device and a method for controlling the same are disclosed herein. The wearable device, comprising a bio-signal sensor unit configured to sense a bio-signal; a storage unit configured to store data; and a processor configured to control the bio-signal sensor unit and the storage unit, wherein the processor is further configured to: generate first reference data including a weight of a first reference object and a first bio-signal being generated by holding the first reference object when the first bio-signal is detected, generate measurement data including a second bio-signal being generated by holding a measurement object, when the second bio-signal is detected, and obtain a weight of the measurement object by comparing the measurement data with the first reference data.

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