Garmin Switzerland GmbH (20240277242). PULSE SPECTROSCOPY simplified abstract
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PULSE SPECTROSCOPY
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Inventor(s)
Christopher J. Kulach of Cochrane (CA)
Paul R. Macdonald of Cochrane (CA)
PULSE SPECTROSCOPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240277242 titled 'PULSE SPECTROSCOPY
The abstract describes an electronic fitness device that utilizes optical transmitters and receivers to generate photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals and extract a cardiac component from them.
- First optical transmitter transmits a signal with a specific wavelength.
- Second optical transmitter also transmits a signal with the same wavelength.
- First and second optical receivers receive the signals and generate PPG signals.
- Processing element compares the PPG signals to identify a common component and extract a cardiac component.
Potential Applications: - Monitoring heart rate during exercise - Tracking overall cardiovascular health - Integrating into wearable fitness devices for real-time health monitoring
Problems Solved: - Accurately measuring heart rate without traditional sensors - Providing a non-invasive method for monitoring cardiac activity
Benefits: - Continuous monitoring of heart rate - Improved accuracy in detecting cardiac abnormalities - Enhanced user experience in fitness tracking
Commercial Applications: Title: "Optical Fitness Monitoring Technology for Wearable Devices" This technology can be utilized in wearable fitness devices, healthcare monitoring systems, and sports performance tracking tools. The market implications include improved health and fitness tracking capabilities for consumers, healthcare providers, and athletes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this optical fitness device compare to traditional heart rate monitors? 2. What are the potential limitations of using optical signals for cardiac monitoring?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic fitness device comprises a first optical transmitter, a second optical transmitter, a first optical receiver, a second optical receiver, and a processing element. the first optical transmitter is configured to transmit a first optical signal having a first wavelength and the second optical transmitter is configured to transmit a second optical signal having the first wavelength. the first and second optical receivers are configured to receive the first and second optical signals, respectively, and to generate first and second photoplethysmogram (ppg) signals, respectively, resulting from the received optical signals. the processing element is configured to receive and compare the first and second ppg signals, identify a common component present in the first and the second ppg signals based on the comparison, and generate a cardiac component from the first and second ppg signals based on the identified common component.
