18415759. MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.)
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MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18415759 titled 'MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a measurement device that uses an accelerometer to track a user's steps while walking or running. The device identifies the timing of steps based on changes in the acceleration waveform and counts steps accordingly.
- The device includes an accelerometer, storage, and processor.
- The processor acquires data of the acceleration waveform during walking or running.
- It identifies the timing of steps based on changes in the waveform.
- Steps are counted based on the acceleration waveform.
- The processor can adjust step counts based on predetermined conditions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes an accelerometer to track steps during walking or running.
- Identifies step timings based on changes in the acceleration waveform.
- Counts steps accurately using the waveform data.
- Can adjust step counts based on specific conditions.
Potential Applications:
- Fitness tracking devices.
- Health monitoring systems.
- Sports performance analysis tools.
Problems Solved:
- Accurate step counting during various physical activities.
- Real-time monitoring of steps taken.
- Enhanced data collection for fitness and health tracking.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in step counting.
- Enhanced user experience in fitness tracking.
- Better data for health and performance analysis.
Commercial Applications:
The technology can be used in fitness trackers, smartwatches, and sports performance monitoring systems to provide accurate step counting and activity tracking for users.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the device differentiate between walking and running steps? 2. Can the device track steps accurately on different terrains or surfaces?
Original Abstract Submitted
A measurement device includes: an accelerometer; a storage; and at least one processor. In accordance with instructions stored in the storage, the processor acquires data of an acceleration waveform during walking or running of a user from the accelerometer, identifies a time width between a first timing and a second timing based on the acceleration waveform, and counts steps based on the acceleration waveform. The acceleration waveform changes from a negative value to a positive value at the first timing. The acceleration waveform changes from a positive value to a negative value at the second timing. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in counting the steps, the processor counts the acceleration waveform whose time width is greater than a predetermined threshold as two steps and count the acceleration waveform whose time width is smaller than the predetermined threshold as one step.
