17993139. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
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Daehyeong Lim of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17993139 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
An electronic device with sensors, a communication circuit, and a processor is described in this patent application. The processor is configured to identify the wearing state of the device based on the amount of movement detected by the sensors. It then selects a group from a plurality of groups based on the wearing state and obtains a photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal and a percutaneous oxygen (SpO2) value using the selected group and a reference value.
- The electronic device has sensors, a communication circuit, and a processor.
- The processor identifies the wearing state of the device based on the amount of movement detected by the sensors.
- The device has a plurality of groups, including a first group with reference values based on PPG signals and a second group with other reference values.
- The processor selects a group based on the wearing state.
- The device obtains a PPG signal and a SpO2 value using the selected group and a reference value.
Potential Applications
This technology can have various applications in the field of wearable devices and healthcare monitoring. Some potential applications include:
- Fitness trackers: The device can accurately measure SpO2 levels during different physical activities, providing valuable data for fitness tracking and monitoring.
- Sleep monitoring: By detecting the wearing state and obtaining SpO2 values, the device can provide insights into sleep quality and potential sleep disorders.
- Medical monitoring: The technology can be used in medical devices to monitor patients' SpO2 levels and detect any abnormalities or changes in health conditions.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses several problems in wearable devices and healthcare monitoring:
- Accurate measurement: By considering the wearing state and selecting appropriate reference values, the device can provide more accurate SpO2 measurements.
- User convenience: The device can automatically detect the wearing state, eliminating the need for manual input or adjustment.
- Data reliability: The technology ensures that the obtained SpO2 values are reliable and consistent, enhancing the overall quality of healthcare monitoring.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved accuracy: By selecting the appropriate reference values based on the wearing state, the device can provide more accurate SpO2 measurements.
- Enhanced user experience: The automatic detection of the wearing state eliminates the need for manual input or adjustment, making the device more user-friendly.
- Reliable data: The technology ensures that the obtained SpO2 values are reliable and consistent, providing valuable data for healthcare monitoring and analysis.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include at least one sensor, a communication circuit, and at least one processor operatively connected with the at least one sensor and the communication circuit. The at least one processor may be configured to: if change amount of movement of the electronic device obtained via the at least one sensor is within a threshold range, identify a wearing state of the electronic device via the at least one sensor, select a group which corresponds to the wearing state from among a plurality of groups including a first group including saturations of percutaneous oxygen (SpO2s) which may correspond to reference values based on photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals and a second group including other SpO2s which may correspond to the reference values, and obtain a first PPG signal via the at least one sensor, and obtain a first SpO2 using the selected group and a first reference value which is based on the first PPG signal. Other embodiments are possible.
