17988236. Wearable Devices with Perspiration Measurement Capabilities simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Wearable Devices with Perspiration Measurement Capabilities
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sung H. Kim of Mountain View CA (US)
Hyunsoo Ha of Campbell CA (US)
Muhammad Ahmadi of Santa Clara CA (US)
Justin S. Shi of Santa Clara CA (US)
Wearable Devices with Perspiration Measurement Capabilities - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17988236 titled 'Wearable Devices with Perspiration Measurement Capabilities
Simplified Explanation
The patent application is for a device, system, and method for determining a perspiration metric of a user using a perspiration sensor with electrodes to measure capacitance between them.
- Device includes a perspiration sensor with electrodes on its exterior surface
- Capacitance circuitry measures capacitance between electrodes to calculate perspiration metric
- Device may have a cavity where electrodes partially extend
- Second perspiration sensor may be included for additional measurements
Potential Applications
- Fitness and health tracking devices - Sports performance monitoring - Medical monitoring for conditions affecting perspiration levels
Problems Solved
- Accurately measuring perspiration levels in real-time - Providing a non-invasive method for monitoring perspiration - Improving data collection for analysis and insights
Benefits
- Enhanced user experience with personalized data - Better understanding of user's physical condition - Early detection of health issues related to perspiration levels
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments are directed to devices, systems and methods for determining a perspiration metric of a user. In some embodiments, a device may include a perspiration sensor having first and second electrodes positioned on a skin-facing exterior surface of the device. Capacitance circuitry may measure a capacitance between the electrodes, which may be used to calculate the perspiration metric. In some embodiments, the device defines a cavity such that one or both of the electrodes extend at least partially into the cavity. Other embodiments include a second perspiration sensor, and measurements from the second perspiration sensor may be used in calculating the perspiration metric.
