Apple inc. (20240268682). Temperature Detection simplified abstract
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Temperature Detection
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Inventor(s)
Grant H Mulliken of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Cameron A Harder of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Fletcher R Rothkopf of Los Altos CA (US)
Izzet B Yildiz of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Nicholas C Soldner of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Temperature Detection - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240268682 titled 'Temperature Detection
Abstract: This patent application describes methods and apparatus for measuring biometric data, including temperature, in head-mounted devices (HMDs). Thermal sensors integrated into the HMD can collect thermal data from the user's face, which can be processed to determine core body temperature or generate estimates of the user's respiration. The temperature data and respiration rate derived from the sensors can be used to generate and present biometric data to the user.
- Integration of thermal sensors into head-mounted devices (HMDs)
- Collection of thermal data from the user's face
- Processing of thermal data to determine core body temperature
- Generation of estimates of the user's respiration
- Use of temperature data and respiration rate to present biometric data to the user
Potential Applications: - Healthcare monitoring - Fitness tracking - Stress management - Sleep tracking - Virtual reality experiences
Problems Solved: - Accurate measurement of core body temperature - Real-time monitoring of respiration rate - Enhanced user experience in virtual reality environments
Benefits: - Improved health and wellness tracking - Personalized feedback for users - Enhanced virtual reality experiences - Early detection of health issues - Increased user engagement
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Biometric Monitoring Technology for Head-Mounted Devices" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as: - Healthcare devices - Fitness wearables - Virtual reality gaming - Sports performance monitoring - Occupational health and safety
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of thermal sensors into HMDs improve user experience?
- The integration of thermal sensors allows for more accurate and real-time monitoring of biometric data, enhancing the overall user experience.
2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with collecting biometric data using HMDs?
- Privacy concerns may arise regarding the collection and storage of sensitive biometric data, requiring robust security measures to protect user information.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods and apparatus for measuring biometric data including temperature in head-mounted devices (hmds). thermal sensors may also be integrated into the hmd and used to collect thermal data from the surface of the user's face. this thermal data may, for example, be processed to determine core body temperature of the user, or be processed to generate estimates of the user's respiration. the temperature data and/or respiration rate and changes to respiration rate derived from signals from the sensors may be used to generate and present biometric data to the user.
