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Biological information detection apparatus

US9820661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2014
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0406
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biological information detection apparatus includes a detection unit which has a light receiving unit receiving light from a subject, a light transmitting member which is provided on a housing surface side in contact with the subject of the biological information detection apparatus, transmits light from the subject, and has a convex portion in contact with the subject to give a pressing force when measuring biological information of the subject, and a pressing force suppression unit which is disposed in periphery of the convex portion on or above the housing surface and suppresses the pressing force given to the subject by the convex portion. A groove portion is provided between the convex portion of the light transmitting member and the pressing force suppression unit.

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