17940305. SENSOR STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
SENSOR STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyuksu Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
SENSOR STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17940305 titled 'SENSOR STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a sensor that can be worn by a user. The device includes a processor, a first electrode on the device's cover that comes into contact with the user's body, a second electrode on the opposite side of the cover, and a temperature sensor near the second electrode. The processor generates biometric information based on electrical signals received from the electrodes and measures the user's body temperature through thermal conduction between the electrodes.
- The electronic device has a sensor that can be worn by a user.
- The device includes a processor, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a temperature sensor.
- The first electrode is in contact with the user's body, while the second electrode is on the opposite side of the device's cover.
- The temperature sensor is located near the second electrode.
- The processor generates biometric information based on electrical signals from the electrodes.
- The processor also measures the user's body temperature through thermal conduction between the electrodes.
Potential Applications
This technology has potential applications in various fields, including:
- Fitness and health monitoring devices
- Wearable technology for tracking biometric data
- Medical devices for remote patient monitoring
- Sports performance tracking and analysis
Problems Solved
This technology addresses several problems, such as:
- Providing a convenient and non-invasive way to measure biometric data and body temperature
- Enabling continuous monitoring of biometric information without the need for additional devices
- Improving accuracy and reliability of biometric measurements by using thermal conduction
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Easy and comfortable monitoring of biometric data for users
- Real-time tracking of body temperature and other biometric information
- Enhanced accuracy and reliability of biometric measurements
- Potential for early detection of health issues or abnormalities
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device and sensor are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes the sensor and a processor. The sensor includes a first electrode disposed on a first surface of a cover of an electronic device, adapted to be in contact with a user's body when the electronic device is worn by a user, and a second electrode disposed on a second surface of the electronic device opposite to the first surface of the cover, and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a temperature sensor electrically connected to the PCB and disposed adjacent to the second electrode. The processor is configured to: generate biometric information based on an electrical signal received via the first electrode and the second electrode, and measure a temperature of the user's body, as thermally conducted from the first electrode to the second electrode, via the temperature sensor.
