17538388. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Chang Mok Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17538388 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus for estimating bio-information using a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor and a force sensor. The apparatus includes an output interface that provides guide information to the user and a processor that estimates bio-information based on the user's interaction with the sensor.
- The apparatus includes a PPG sensor and a force sensor to measure a PPG signal and contact force between the sensor and the user's object.
- An output interface is provided to guide the user on how many times they need to touch the sensor.
- The processor uses the number of times the sensor has been touched to estimate the user's bio-information based on the PPG signal.
Potential Applications
- Health monitoring devices: The apparatus can be used in wearable devices or medical equipment to estimate bio-information such as heart rate or blood oxygen levels.
- Fitness trackers: The apparatus can be incorporated into fitness trackers to provide real-time bio-information during exercise.
- Stress management: The apparatus can be used in stress management applications to monitor and analyze the user's bio-information.
Problems Solved
- Simplified estimation of bio-information: The apparatus provides a user-friendly interface and guide information to make it easier for users to estimate their bio-information.
- Improved accuracy: By considering the number of times the sensor has been touched, the apparatus can improve the accuracy of bio-information estimation.
Benefits
- User-friendly interface: The output interface provides clear guide information to the user, making it easier for them to interact with the sensor.
- Real-time estimation: The apparatus allows for real-time estimation of bio-information, providing immediate feedback to the user.
- Improved accuracy: By considering the user's interaction with the sensor, the apparatus can improve the accuracy of bio-information estimation.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for estimating bio-information, may include: a sensor part having a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure a PPG signal from an object of a user, and a force sensor configured to measure a contact force between the object and the PPG sensor; an output interface, which before the PPG signal is measured, is configured to output first guide information indicating a predetermined number of times the user is required to touch the sensor part, and second guide information indicating a number of times that the sensor part has been touched since the first guide information is output; and a processor configured to estimate bio-information of the user by using the PPG signal based on the number of times that the sensor has been touched since the first guide information is output, corresponding to the predetermined number of times the user is required to touch.
