18234804. In-Bed Temperature Array for Menstrual Cycle Tracking simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
In-Bed Temperature Array for Menstrual Cycle Tracking
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James C. Clements of Campbell CA (US)
Erno H. Klaassen of Los Altos CA (US)
Habib S. Karaki of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Joseph M. Schmitt of Santa Clara CA (US)
Zijing Zeng of San Jose CA (US)
In-Bed Temperature Array for Menstrual Cycle Tracking - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18234804 titled 'In-Bed Temperature Array for Menstrual Cycle Tracking
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and techniques for tracking menstrual cycles using temperature sensors on a bed. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The system tracks menstrual cycles by receiving temperature measurements from temperature sensors on a bed.
- A use period is determined when the temperature measurements exceed a certain threshold.
- The user's temperature is determined for each use period.
- Changes in the user's temperature between different use periods are identified.
- An estimated ovulation day is determined based on these temperature changes.
Potential Applications
This technology has potential applications in:
- Women's health tracking and fertility monitoring.
- Assisting in family planning and conception.
- Providing insights into menstrual cycle irregularities or health conditions.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems:
- Difficulty in accurately tracking menstrual cycles.
- Lack of convenient and non-invasive methods for monitoring fertility.
- Limited understanding of ovulation patterns and their impact on reproductive health.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Non-invasive and convenient method for tracking menstrual cycles.
- Improved accuracy in predicting ovulation and fertility windows.
- Potential for early detection of irregularities or health issues related to menstrual cycles.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments are directed to systems and techniques for tracking menstrual cycles, which can include receiving temperature measurements from an array of temperature sensors positioned on a bed. A use period for the array can be determined when temperature measurements from at least one temperature sensor of the one or more temperature sensors exceed a first temperature threshold. In some embodiments, for each use period in a set of two or more use periods, a temperature of the user using the set of temperatures from the respective use period can be determined. After determining the temperature of the user for each use period in the set of two or more use periods, at least one change in the temperature of the user between different use periods can be identified. An ovulation day of the user based on the at least one change in the temperature of the user can be estimated.
