17872970. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING CARDIOPULMONARY SIGNALS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING CARDIOPULMONARY SIGNALS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gierad Laput of Pittsburgh PA (US)
Seyedeh Fereshteh Shahmiri of Atlanta GA (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING CARDIOPULMONARY SIGNALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17872970 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING CARDIOPULMONARY SIGNALS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for extracting a cardiac signal from an accelerometer signal received from a headphone mounted in a user's ear canal. The method involves filtering the accelerometer signal to isolate the cardiac signal and then detecting peaks in the cardiac signal to determine the user's cardiac rate.
- The method involves receiving an accelerometer signal from a headphone mounted in a user's ear canal.
- The accelerometer signal is filtered to extract a cardiac signal.
- Peaks in the cardiac signal are detected.
- The detected peaks are used to determine the user's cardiac rate.
Potential Applications
- Monitoring heart rate during physical activities or exercise.
- Assessing cardiac health and detecting irregularities.
- Providing real-time feedback during workouts or training sessions.
Problems Solved
- Non-invasive monitoring of heart rate without the need for additional sensors or devices.
- Convenient and comfortable heart rate monitoring during various activities.
- Accurate detection of cardiac rate using an accelerometer signal.
Benefits
- Improved convenience and comfort for heart rate monitoring.
- Real-time monitoring and feedback for better performance during physical activities.
- Cost-effective and non-invasive method for assessing cardiac health.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method is provided that includes receiving an accelerometer signal from an accelerometer in a headphone configured to be mounted in a user's ear canal and filtering the accelerometer signal to extract a cardiac signal. The method further includes detecting a plurality of peaks in the cardiac signal and determining a cardiac rate of the user based on the detected plurality of peaks.
