Wrist-mounted device with integrated electronics
US9913591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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