Wearable Computing Device

Patent No. US12346159 (titled "Wearable Computing Device") was filed by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na on Oct 23, 2024.

’159 is related to the field of wearable electronic devices , specifically a ring-shaped device designed for continuous monitoring of physiological data and activity tracking. The background acknowledges the limitations of existing wearable devices, which can be bulky, intrusive, and uncomfortable for extended wear. The patent aims to address these issues by providing a compact and unobtrusive wearable computing device (WCD) in the form of a ring.

The underlying idea behind ’159 is to create a comfortable and accurate wearable device by integrating sensors and electronics into a ring form factor. This involves using a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) to conform to the ring shape and strategically positioning components for optimal data acquisition and power management. A key aspect is the use of optical sensors and light sources to measure physiological parameters like skin temperature and blood oxygenation.

The claims of ’159 focus on a wearable ring device with specific dimensions designed for finger wear. The device includes an external and internal housing enclosing a curved battery, a printed circuit board, one or more processors, and several components. These components include an accelerometer , a temperature sensor , visible and infrared LEDs, and light sensors. The processors are configured to process data from these components and analyze light absorption to determine blood oxygenation levels.

In practice, the ring device works by emitting light from the LEDs onto the user's skin and measuring the reflected light using the light sensors. The processor then analyzes the wavelengths of light absorbed by the blood to determine the blood oxygenation level. The accelerometer tracks physical movement, while the temperature sensor monitors skin temperature. The flexible PCB allows all these components to be compactly integrated into the ring shape, and the curved battery maximizes energy storage within the limited space.

This design differentiates itself from prior approaches by offering a more discreet and comfortable form factor for continuous monitoring. Unlike wristbands or clip-on devices, the ring is less likely to interfere with daily activities. The use of a flexible PCB and curved battery enables a compact design that conforms to the finger, while the optical sensors provide a non-invasive method for measuring blood oxygenation. The device can also be charged wirelessly using concentrated light or inductive charging, further enhancing its convenience and usability.

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Technical landscape at the time

In the early 2010s when ’159 was filed, wearable computing devices were at a time when systems commonly relied on discrete components assembled on rigid circuit boards, and when hardware or software constraints made miniaturization and flexible form factors non-trivial. At a time when X was typically implemented using Y, power management and data transmission in small devices often relied on physical connectors or inductive charging due to limitations in wireless communication and energy harvesting technologies.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The examiner allowed the claims because the prior art (Flake et al.) did not teach or suggest a wearable ring device configured to sense data related to physical movement, skin temperature, and blood oxygenation level of the user. Specifically, Flake did not disclose a device with light sensors to detect visible, infrared, or near-infrared light emitted from LEDs to determine blood oxygenation levels. Also, Flake did not disclose a housing with specific width and thickness dimensions, along with an accelerometer, temperature sensor, and LEDs for emitting visible and infrared light to analyze the light and identify the visible light, the infrared light, or the near- infrared light.

Claims

This patent includes 20 claims, with claims 1 and 12 being independent. The independent claims are directed to a wearable ring device configured to sense data related to physical movement, skin temperature, and blood oxygenation level. The dependent claims generally elaborate on specific features, materials, or functionalities of the wearable ring device described in the independent claims.

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Definitions of key terms used in the patent claims.

Term (Source)	Support for Specification	Interpretation
Curved battery (Claim 1, Claim 12)	“The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) that enables a wearable fitness monitor(s)/computer(s) which is suitable for prolonged usage with accurate results. The WCD can be in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human (or animal) user. Although the WCD of the present disclosure is depicted as a ring that can be worn on the finger of a user, other shapes, designs, and form factors can be utilized for the WCD.”	A battery with a shape and size configured to fit within the housing of the wearable ring device, extending along a portion of the curved perimeter of the external housing.
External housing (Claim 1, Claim 12)	“The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) that enables a wearable fitness monitor(s)/computer(s) which is suitable for prolonged usage with accurate results. The WCD can be in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human (or animal) user. Although the WCD of the present disclosure is depicted as a ring that can be worn on the finger of a user, other shapes, designs, and form factors can be utilized for the WCD.”	The exterior surface of the wearable ring device.
Internal housing (Claim 1, Claim 12)	“The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) that enables a wearable fitness monitor(s)/computer(s) which is suitable for prolonged usage with accurate results. The WCD can be in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human (or animal) user. Although the WCD of the present disclosure is depicted as a ring that can be worn on the finger of a user, other shapes, designs, and form factors can be utilized for the WCD.”	The interior surface of the wearable ring device, configured to contact tissue of the user when the device is worn.
Printed circuit board (Claim 1, Claim 12)	“The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) that enables a wearable fitness monitor(s)/computer(s) which is suitable for prolonged usage with accurate results. The WCD can be in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human (or animal) user. Although the WCD of the present disclosure is depicted as a ring that can be worn on the finger of a user, other shapes, designs, and form factors can be utilized for the WCD.”	A circuit board that is electrically coupled with the curved battery and extends along a portion of the curved perimeter of the external housing.
Wearable ring device (Claim 1, Claim 12)	“The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) that enables a wearable fitness monitor(s)/computer(s) which is suitable for prolonged usage with accurate results. The WCD can be in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human (or animal) user. Although the WCD of the present disclosure is depicted as a ring that can be worn on the finger of a user, other shapes, designs, and form factors can be utilized for the WCD.”	A ring-shaped device configured to be worn on a finger of a user and sense data related to physical movement, skin temperature, and blood oxygenation level of the user.

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US12346159

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Application Number: US18925008
Filing Date: Oct 23, 2024
Status: Granted
Expiry Date: Nov 28, 2034
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