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Wrist-mounted device with integrated electronics

US9913591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2015
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2001/3861
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device is provided that includes a housing and a mount configured to mount the housing to a wrist of a wearer. The device also includes a first electrical contact disposed on an inner surface of the mount and configured to contact skin at a first external body surface. The device also includes a second electrical contact disposed on an outer surface of the mount and configured to be contacted by skin of a second external body surface. The device also includes a signal conditioner disposed in the housing. The signal conditioner is configured to determine data indicative of a biological state of the wearer based on voltage fluctuations between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.

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