18264132. Wearable Device and Wearing Status Detection Method simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

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Wearable Device and Wearing Status Detection Method

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Xuelian Liu of Xi'an (CN)

Wearable Device and Wearing Status Detection Method - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18264132 titled 'Wearable Device and Wearing Status Detection Method

Simplified Explanation

The wearable device described in the patent application includes optical transmitters and sensors to detect optical signals and laser light, allowing for the determination of the device's wearing status based on the signals detected.

  • First optical transmitter transmits optical signals
  • First optical sensors detect the optical signals
  • Second optical transmitter transmits laser light
  • Second optical sensors detect the laser light
  • Processors determine wearing status based on detected signals

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in various industries such as healthcare, fitness tracking, and security systems.

Problems Solved

The wearable device solves the problem of accurately determining whether the device is being worn or not, which can be crucial for tracking user activity and ensuring data accuracy.

Benefits

The device offers a non-intrusive way to monitor wearing status, providing valuable data for users and improving the overall user experience.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Optical Wearable Device Technology for Enhanced User Experience"

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing patents or technologies related to wearable devices with optical sensors for monitoring user activity and behavior.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact user privacy?

The article does not address the potential privacy concerns that may arise from using a wearable device with optical sensors and transmitters.

What are the power requirements for this wearable device?

The article does not provide information on the power consumption of the device and whether it requires frequent charging.


Original Abstract Submitted

A wearable device includes a first optical transmitter configured to transmit first optical signals. One or more first optical sensors are configured to detect the first optical signals. A second optical transmitter, in the form of a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, is configured to transmit laser light. One or more second optical sensors are configured to detect the laser light transmitted by the second optical transmitter. One or more processors, connected to the first optical transmitter, the first optical sensors, the second optical transmitter, and the second optical sensors, and are configured to determine a wearing status of the wearable device based on optical signals detected by the first optical sensors and the second optical sensors.