View source for 18460275. FACIAL INTERFACE HAVING INTEGRATED HEALTH SENSORS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=FACIAL INTERFACE HAVING INTEGRATED HEALTH SENSORS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Nadav Osiroff of Tel Aviv (IL)|Nadav Osiroff of Tel Aviv (IL)]][[Category:Nadav Osiroff of Tel Aviv (IL)]]

[[:Category:Oriel Y. Bergig of Shoham CA (US)|Oriel Y. Bergig of Shoham CA (US)]][[Category:Oriel Y. Bergig of Shoham CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Javier Mendez of San Jose CA (US)|Javier Mendez of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Javier Mendez of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Raviv Erlich of Rehovot (IL)|Raviv Erlich of Rehovot (IL)]][[Category:Raviv Erlich of Rehovot (IL)]]

[[:Category:Boris Gendelsman of Tel Mond (IL)|Boris Gendelsman of Tel Mond (IL)]][[Category:Boris Gendelsman of Tel Mond (IL)]]

==FACIAL INTERFACE HAVING INTEGRATED HEALTH SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18460275 titled 'FACIAL INTERFACE HAVING INTEGRATED HEALTH SENSORS

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a head-mountable device with a display, facial interface, and sensor unit that includes a deformable pad contacting the user's nasal region and a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the pad.

* The device includes a display and facial interface for user interaction.
* The sensor unit has a deformable pad that contacts the user's nasal region.
* A pressure sensor in fluid communication with the deformable pad is used to monitor pressure changes.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be used in virtual reality headsets, medical devices for monitoring breathing patterns, and sports equipment for tracking impact forces on the face.

== Problems Solved ==
This device solves the problem of discomfort caused by traditional head-mounted devices pressing against the user's face, particularly around the nasal region.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved comfort for users, more accurate monitoring of pressure changes, and potentially enhanced user experience in various applications.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology could be commercialized in the fields of virtual reality, healthcare, and sports equipment manufacturing, offering innovative solutions for user comfort and data collection.

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art in this field may include existing head-mounted devices with pressure sensors, medical devices for monitoring nasal pressure, and sports equipment with impact sensors.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to existing pressure sensing devices in terms of accuracy and sensitivity? ===
This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing pressure sensing devices in terms of accuracy and sensitivity. Further research and testing would be needed to determine the performance of this technology in comparison to others on the market.

=== What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of using a deformable pad for pressure sensing in this device? ===
The article does not address potential limitations or drawbacks of using a deformable pad for pressure sensing. It would be important to investigate factors such as durability, reliability, and potential interference with user comfort to fully understand the implications of this design choice.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A head-mountable device can include a display, a facial interface attached to the display to contact a face of a user, and a sensor unit attached to the facial interface. The sensor unit can include a deformable pad that contacts a nasal region of the user, a channel defining an internal volume, and a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the deformable pad through the internal volume.



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