20240050013. 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 20240050013 titled 'Wearable Devices with Perspiration Measurement Capabilities
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes devices, systems, and methods for determining a perspiration metric of a user. The device includes a perspiration sensor with two electrodes positioned on its skin-facing exterior surface. Capacitance circuitry measures the capacitance between the electrodes to calculate the perspiration metric. The device may also have a cavity where one or both electrodes extend partially into it. In some embodiments, a second perspiration sensor is included, and measurements from both sensors are used to calculate the perspiration metric.
- The patent application describes a device that can measure a user's perspiration metric using a perspiration sensor and capacitance circuitry.
- The device has two electrodes positioned on its skin-facing exterior surface, and the capacitance between these electrodes is measured.
- The measured capacitance is used to calculate the perspiration metric.
- The device may also have a cavity where one or both electrodes extend partially into it.
- In some embodiments, a second perspiration sensor is included, and measurements from both sensors are used to calculate the perspiration metric.
Potential Applications
- Fitness and health monitoring devices
- Wearable technology for athletes and sports enthusiasts
- Medical devices for monitoring patients' perspiration levels
- Personalized healthcare and wellness devices
Problems Solved
- Accurate and non-invasive measurement of perspiration levels
- Real-time monitoring of perspiration metrics
- Improved understanding of user's physical exertion and hydration levels
Benefits
- Provides a convenient and wearable solution for monitoring perspiration metrics
- Enables personalized health and fitness tracking
- Facilitates early detection of dehydration or overexertion
- Can be integrated into various devices and systems for different applications
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.
