Google llc (20240307022). Detecting Heart Rate Variability Using a Hearable simplified abstract
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Detecting Heart Rate Variability Using a Hearable
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Trausti Thormundsson of Irvine CA (US)
Richard Edwin Howard of Highland Park NJ (US)
Detecting Heart Rate Variability Using a Hearable - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240307022 titled 'Detecting Heart Rate Variability Using a Hearable
The abstract describes techniques and apparatuses for heart rate variability detection using a hearable device, such as an earbud, capable of performing audioplethysmography to monitor biometrics like heart rate variability and blood pressure through acoustic signals.
- Audioplethysmography is a novel physiological monitoring process using active acoustic methods.
- Hearables can sense subtle physiologically-related changes at the user's outer and middle ear without additional sensors.
- Acoustic signals are transmitted and received to monitor biometrics, making health monitoring unobtrusive and accessible.
- Some hearables can support audioplethysmography without extra hardware, reducing size, cost, and power usage.
- This innovation improves the user experience with hearables and expands the reach of health monitoring technology.
Potential Applications: - Health and fitness tracking - Medical monitoring for heart conditions - Stress management and relaxation techniques
Problems Solved: - Providing unobtrusive and accessible health monitoring - Improving user experience with hearable devices - Enabling accurate biometric monitoring without additional sensors
Benefits: - Enhanced health monitoring capabilities - Convenient and discreet biometric tracking - Cost-effective and efficient technology
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Hearable Technology for Advanced Health Monitoring" This technology can be utilized in the healthcare industry for remote patient monitoring, fitness tracking devices, and stress management applications. It has the potential to revolutionize the way individuals monitor their health and well-being.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does audioplethysmography differ from traditional biometric monitoring methods?
Audioplethysmography uses acoustic signals to monitor biometrics, eliminating the need for additional sensors like optical or electrical devices.
2. What are the potential limitations of using hearables for health monitoring?
Some potential limitations may include accuracy issues with certain biometric measurements and user comfort with wearing the device for extended periods.
Original Abstract Submitted
techniques and apparatuses are described that perform heart rate variability detection using a hearable. a hearable, such as an earbud, is capable of performing a novel physiological monitoring process termed herein audioplethysmography, which is an active acoustic method capable of sensing subtle physiologically-related changes observable at a user's outer and middle ear. instead of relying on other auxiliary sensors, such as optical or electrical sensors, audioplethysmography involves transmitting and receiving acoustic signals to monitor a user's biometrics, including heart rate variability and/or blood pressure. in addition to being relatively unobtrusive, some hearables can be configured to support audioplethysmography without the need for additional hardware. as such, the size, cost, and power usage of the hearable can help make health monitoring accessible to a larger group of people and improve the user experience with hearables.
