公开(公告)号：US09629574B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14792386

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0432 ,  A61B5/053

CPC classification number: A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/0024 ,  A61B5/02427 ,  A61B5/0432 ,  A61B5/0533 ,  A61B5/0537 ,  A61B5/1123 ,  A61B5/486 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B2560/0209

Abstract: A base station identifies user-wearable devices being worn by a user, wherein each of the user-wearable devices is battery powered, includes a plurality of sensors, performs wirelessly communication, and is worn on a separate portion of the user's body. For each of the user-wearable devices, the base station identifies a portion of the user's body on which the user-wearable device is being worn. The base station also identifies an activity in which the user is engaged, and identifies multiple types of sensor data to be sensed using the sensors of the user-wearable devices, to enable tracking of metric(s) relevant to the activity in which the user is engaged. The base station determines how to distribute sensing responsibilities for the multiple types of sensor data among the sensors of the user-wearable devices being worn by the user, and selectively activates and deactivates individual sensors of each of the user-wearable devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160313176A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14792374

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: SALUTRON, INC.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02 ,  H01L31/101 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  A61B5/02405 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/443 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B2560/0242 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0295 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  H01L31/101

Abstract: A user-wearable device includes a front facing first light detector and a backside optical sensor, which faces the user's skin and includes a light source and a second light detector. The device also includes a skin tone detector and an ultraviolet (UV) exposure detector. The UV exposure detector is adapted to determine estimate(s) of a user's exposure to UV light in dependence on signal(s) produced using the first light detector, calibrate UV exposure threshold(s) in dependence on a skin tone metric produced using the skin tone detector, compare estimate(s) of a user's exposure to UV light to calibrated UV exposure threshold(s), and selectively trigger an alert in dependence on results of the comparison(s). The second light detector is also used to produce a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal from which measures heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), respiration rate (RR) or respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) is/are produced.

Abstract translation: 用户佩戴式装置包括面向使用者的皮肤并包括光源和第二光检测器的面向前的第一光检测器和背面光学传感器。 该装置还包括皮肤色调检测器和紫外线（UV）曝光检测器。 UV曝光检测器适于根据使用第一光检测器产生的信号来确定用户对UV光的曝光的估计，根据使用第二光检测器产生的肤色度量校准UV曝光阈值 肤色检测器，将用户对UV光的暴露的估计与校准的UV曝光阈值进行比较，以及根据比较结果选择性地触发警报。 第二个光检测器也用于产生测量心率（HR），心率变异性（HRV），呼吸率（RR）或呼吸窦性心律失常（RSA）的光学体积描记图（PPG）信号。

公开(公告)号：US09450298B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14661758

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: A user-wearable device include a wireless transceiver, a primary radiator antenna and a secondary radiator antenna. The primary radiator antenna produces a first radio frequency (RF) radiation pattern when driven by the wireless transceiver, wherein the first RF radiation pattern is at least partially circularly polarized. The secondary radiator antenna, which is spaced apart from the primary radiator antenna, is configured to modify the first RF radiation pattern produced by the primary radiator antenna to thereby produce a second RF radiation pattern having increased RF radiation in a specific direction (e.g., away from the user's/wearer's skin) compared to the first RF radiation pattern. Inclusion of both the primary radiator antenna and the secondary radiator antenna increases an overall antenna efficiency (e.g., by about 3 dB) in the specific direction compared to if only the primary radiator antenna was included.

Abstract translation: 用户可戴式设备包括无线收发器，主辐射天线和辅助辐射天线。 当由无线收发器驱动时，主辐射器天线产生第一射频（RF）辐射图，其中第一RF辐射图案至少部分地被圆偏振。 与主辐射器天线间隔开的辅助辐射器天线被配置为修改由主辐射器天线产生的第一RF辐射图，从而产生在特定方向（例如，远离）具有增加的RF辐射的第二RF辐射图 与用户/佩戴者的皮肤相比）与第一RF辐射图案相比。 与仅包括主辐射器天线相比，包括主辐射器天线和辅助辐射器天线两者在特定方向上增加了总体天线效率（例如，约3dB）。

公开(公告)号：US20160192856A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14661869

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A61B5/0428 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0408

CPC classification number: A61B5/0006 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/02405 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/04085 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/6804 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/6823 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A61B2562/04

Abstract: A physiologic sensor pod comprises a housing including first and second electrodes on a bottom surface thereof, and a third electrode on a top surface thereof. Within the housing is a battery, a battery charging circuit, an ECG sensor circuit, switch circuitry, and a controller adapted to control at least a portion of the switch circuitry. When the switch circuitry is in a first configuration the first and second electrodes are connected to the battery charging circuit. When the switch circuitry is in a second configuration, the first and second electrodes are connected, respectively, to first and second inputs of the ECG sensor circuit. When the switch circuitry is in a third configuration, one or both of the first and second electrodes is/are coupled to a first input of an ECG sensor circuit and the third electrode is coupled to a second input of the ECG sensor circuit.

Abstract translation: 生理传感器盒包括在其底表面上包括第一和第二电极的壳体，以及在其顶表面上的第三电极。 在壳体内是电池，电池充电电路，ECG传感器电路，开关电路和适于控制开关电路的至少一部分的控制器。 当开关电路处于第一配置时，第一和第二电极连接到电池充电电路。 当开关电路处于第二配置时，第一和第二电极分别连接到ECG传感器电路的第一和第二输入端。 当开关电路处于第三配置时，第一和第二电极中的一个或两个耦合到ECG传感器电路的第一输入端，并且第三电极耦合到ECG传感器电路的第二输入端。

公开(公告)号：US20160029911A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14661819

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  H01L21/56 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H01L23/31

CPC classification number: A61B5/02427 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/0531 ,  A61B5/0537 ,  A61B5/681 ,  H01L25/167 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: An integrated sensor module includes one or more packaged light source semiconductor devices and one or more packaged light detector semiconductor devices mounted to a top surface of a substrate. A pre-molded cover structure includes a portion molded from an opaque molding compound and a further portion molded from a light transmissive molding compound. For each of the packaged light source and light detector semiconductor devices, the pre-molded cover structure includes a pre-molded cavity covered by a window formed of the light transmissive molding compound. The pre-molded cover structure is attached to the substrate such that each of the packaged light source and light detector semiconductor devices fits within a respective cavity, and such that a barrier formed of the opaque molding compound is positioned between each packaged light source semiconductor device and light detector semiconductor device. The module can also include additional sensors and/or electrodes for use by sensors.

Abstract translation: 集成传感器模块包括一个或多个封装的光源半导体器件和安装到衬底顶表面的一个或多个封装的光检测器半导体器件。 预成型盖结构包括由不透明模塑料成型的部分和由透光模塑料模制的另一部分。 对于每个封装的光源和光检测器半导体器件，预成型的盖结构包括由透光模塑料形成的窗户覆盖的预成型腔。 预成型的盖结构被附着到基板上，使得封装的光源和光检测器半导体器件中的每个装配在相应的空腔内，并且使得由不透明模塑料形成的屏障位于每个封装的光源半导体器件 和光检测器半导体器件。 该模块还可以包括用于传感器的附加传感器和/或电极。

公开(公告)号：US20160022213A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14341226

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/0205

CPC classification number: A61B5/6838 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/02405 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/4866 ,  A61B5/6824 ,  A61B5/6826

Abstract: Described herein is an adaptor configured to be selectively mated with a device, such as an activity monitor, to enable the device to be clipped to a person's finger or clothes, instead of being strapped around a wrist. The adaptor includes a base, lever and hinge. At least one connector extending from the base and is configured to mate with a portion of the device to thereby selectively mate the adaptor with the device. The base includes an opening sized and positioned to enable a distal portion of a person's finger to extend through the opening and contact the device when the adaptor and device are mated and the device is clipped to a person's finger. This enables the persons' skin to be in contact with at least one sensor of the device, to thereby enable the device to perform functions that rely on the sensor(s) contacting a persons' skin.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是适配器，其被配置为选择性地与诸如活动监视器的设备配合，以使得设备能够被剪裁到人的手指或衣服，而不是围绕手腕绑扎。 适配器包括底座，杠杆和铰链。 至少一个连接器，其从所述基座延伸并且被配置为与所述设备的一部分配合，从而选择性地将所述适配器与所述设备配合。 底座包括开口的大小和位置，以使人的手指的远端部分能够穿过开口延伸并且当适配器和装置配合并且将装置夹在人的手指上时接触该装置。 这使得人的皮肤能够与装置的至少一个传感器接触，从而使得装置能够执行依靠接触人的皮肤的传感器的功能。

公开(公告)号：US09089285B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13755760

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee ,  Eddy Hui ,  Kaiping Chen

IPC: A61B5/22 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/222 ,  A61B5/4866 ,  A61B5/681

Abstract: An activity monitor such as a wrist-worn device has an accelerometer which continuously detects motion of the user. The activity monitor also has an on-demand heart rate monitor which is activated by the user touching it from time to time. A calorie expenditure based on the motion of the user can be modified based on a heart rate measurement. Further, a determination can be made as to whether the user has made repetitive motions for a period of time. If the repetitive motions are detected, a calorie expenditure based on the heart rate is determined and compared to the calorie expenditure based on the user motion, and the higher value prevails. A situation is avoided in which the activity monitor underestimates the calories expended, such as when the user is exercising strenuously but the accelerometer indicates relatively little motion, e.g., during strength training.

Abstract translation: 诸如腕部佩戴装置的活动监视器具有连续地检测用户的运动的加速度计。 活动监视器还具有按需心率监视器，该监视器由用户不时触摸而激活。 可以基于心率测量来修改基于用户运动的热量消耗。 此外，可以确定用户是否在一段时间内做出重复的动作。 如果检测到重复运动，则确定基于心率的卡路里消耗并基于用户运动与卡路里消耗进行比较，并且以较高的值为准。 避免这种情况，其中活动监视器低估了消耗的卡路里，例如用户在锻炼时，但是加速度计表示相对较少的运动，例如在强度训练期间。

公开(公告)号：US20140215246A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13755778

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: SALUTRON, INC.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee ,  Eddy Hui ,  Kaiping Chen

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3206 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B2562/0219 ,  G04C10/00 ,  G04G19/12 ,  G04G21/025 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F3/03 ,  Y02D10/173

Abstract: A processor for an activity monitor for a user has a reduced power mode in which it does not process data samples from an accelerometer. A wake up circuit or logic evaluates an output from the accelerometer and determines whether the output exceeds a threshold, indicating a threshold amount of activity of the user. If the threshold is exceeded, the wake up circuit or logic causes the processor to enter an active mode. The processor evaluates samples of the accelerometer in an evaluation period and decides whether to continue in the active mode or return to the reduced power mode. If the user is deemed to be sufficiently active, the processor continues in the active mode. In another aspect, the threshold can be set based on an activity level of the user before the reduced power mode or sensor data such as ambient light level or skin temperature.

Abstract translation: 用于用户的活动监视器的处理器具有降低的功率模式，其中它不处理来自加速度计的数据样本。 唤醒电路或逻辑评估加速度计的输出，并确定输出是否超过阈值，指示用户的阈值活动量。 如果超过阈值，则唤醒电路或逻辑使处理器进入活动模式。 处理器在评估周期内对加速度计的样本进行评估，并决定是继续处于活动模式还是返回到降低功率模式。 如果用户被认为足够活跃，则处理器继续处于活动模式。 在另一方面，阈值可以基于在降低功率模式之前的用户的活动水平或诸如环境光水平或皮肤温度的传感器数据来设置。

公开(公告)号：US20140196131A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13844344

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SALUTRON, INC.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: G06F21/35 ,  G06F21/32

CPC classification number: G06F21/35 ,  G06F21/32

Abstract: Technology is described for authenticating a user based on a wrist vein pattern. A wrist contact sensor device detects a wrist vein pattern. The wrist contact sensor device may be wearable by being positioned by a wearable support structure like a wristband. One or more pattern recognition techniques may be used to identify whether a match exists between a wrist vein pattern being detected by the sensors and data representing a stored wrist vein pattern. A user may be authenticated based on whether a match is identified satisfying matching criteria.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于腕静脉图案来认证用户的技术。 手腕接触传感器装置检测腕静脉图案。 手腕接触传感器装置可以通过由诸如腕带的可穿戴支撑结构定位来佩戴。 可以使用一种或多种模式识别技术来识别由传感器检测到的腕静脉图案与表示存储的腕静脉图案的数据之间是否存在匹配。 可以基于是否识别符合匹配标准的用户来认证用户。

公开(公告)号：US09861280B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14661869

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A61B5/0428 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021

CPC classification number: A61B5/0006 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/02405 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/04085 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/6804 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/6823 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A61B2562/04

Abstract: A physiologic sensor pod comprises a housing including first and second electrodes on a bottom surface thereof, and a third electrode on a top surface thereof. Within the housing is a battery, a battery charging circuit, an ECG sensor circuit, switch circuitry, and a controller adapted to control at least a portion of the switch circuitry. When the switch circuitry is in a first configuration the first and second electrodes are connected to the battery charging circuit. When the switch circuitry is in a second configuration, the first and second electrodes are connected, respectively, to first and second inputs of the ECG sensor circuit. When the switch circuitry is in a third configuration, one or both of the first and second electrodes is/are coupled to a first input of an ECG sensor circuit and the third electrode is coupled to a second input of the ECG sensor circuit.