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Method and system of attachment and detection of attachment of a wearable sensor to clothing material

US9750456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2014
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system of universal, secure attachment with attachment detection mechanism, of a wearable sensor-unit to any article of clothing worn around the body in order to measure vital signals of a person, such as motion, movements and activity levels. The method and system permits: reliable attachment to any article of clothing; an attachment in any position to clothing or fabric worn by a person; and detection for the wearable sensor attachment to an article of clothing to minimize false alarms.

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