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Wearable Computing Device

Patent No. US12353244 (titled "Wearable Computing Device") was filed by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na on Aug 30, 2024.

What is this patent about?

’244 is related to the field of wearable electronic devices, specifically those designed for continuous monitoring of a user's physiological data. The background acknowledges the increasing popularity of wearable electronics but highlights the limitations of existing devices, such as bulkiness and discomfort, which can hinder long-term wearability and accuracy. The patent aims to address these shortcomings by providing a compact and unobtrusive wearable computing device.

The underlying idea behind ’244 is to create a finger-worn ring device capable of continuously sensing physiological data. This is achieved by miniaturizing the necessary electronic components and arranging them within a ring-shaped housing. The key inventive insight is the realization that a ring form factor allows for prolonged, consistent contact with the skin, leading to more reliable and accurate data collection compared to traditional wearable devices.

The claims of ’244 focus on a wearable ring device with specific dimensional constraints (interior diameter between 12 mm and 24 mm, exterior diameter between 18 mm and 30 mm, a width between 3 mm and 8 mm, and a thickness between 1.5 mm and 3 mm). The device incorporates an external housing and an internal potting that encapsulates a curved battery, a printed circuit board, and several key components: an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for emitting visible and infrared/near-infrared light, and light sensors for detecting the emitted light to measure heart rate and blood oxygenation.

In practice, the device works by emitting light into the user's tissue and measuring the reflected or transmitted light to determine heart rate and blood oxygenation levels. The accelerometer tracks physical movement, while the temperature sensor monitors skin temperature. All these components are integrated into a compact ring form factor, powered by a curved battery that maximizes space utilization within the housing. The transparent internal potting allows the LEDs to effectively illuminate the skin and the light sensors to accurately capture the returning light signals.

This design differentiates itself from prior approaches by optimizing for continuous wearability and accurate data collection. The ring form factor ensures consistent skin contact, while the miniaturized components and curved battery enable a comfortable and unobtrusive design. The use of transparent potting allows for efficient light transmission without requiring dedicated windows, simplifying manufacturing and improving the device's durability. The combination of multiple sensors in a single, compact device provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring various physiological parameters.

How does this patent fit in bigger picture?

Technical landscape at the time

In the early 2010s when ’244 was filed, wearable computing devices were gaining traction, but hardware and software constraints made miniaturization and power efficiency non-trivial. At a time when activity monitoring was typically implemented using wristbands or clip-on devices, integrating a comprehensive suite of sensors and a battery into a small form factor like a ring presented significant engineering challenges. Furthermore, wireless communication and data processing capabilities were often limited by the available processing power and battery life, requiring careful optimization of algorithms and hardware components.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The examiner allowed the claims because the prior art (Drysdale et al. and Flake et al.) did not teach or suggest a wearable ring device configured to be worn on a finger that could sense physical movement, skin temperature, heart rate, and blood oxygenation levels. A key feature was the curved battery shaped to fit within the ring's housing, along with specific LEDs and light sensors positioned to measure physiological data through the skin.

Claims

This patent contains 20 claims, with claims 1 and 10 being independent. The independent claims focus on a wearable ring device with specific dimensions and components for sensing physical movement, skin temperature, heart rate, and blood oxygenation. The dependent claims generally elaborate on the features and functionalities of the wearable ring device described in the independent claims.

Key Claim Terms New

Definitions of key terms used in the patent claims.

Term (Source)Support for SpecificationInterpretation
Curved battery
(Claim 1, Claim 10)		“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 size and shape 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 10)		“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 outer part of the wearable ring device that forms the exterior surface.
Internal potting
(Claim 1, Claim 10)		“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 material within the housing of the wearable ring device that at least partially surrounds the curved battery, printed circuit board, and other components. It is substantially transparent to light.
Light sensors
(Claim 1, Claim 10)		“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.”One or more sensors configured to detect visible light, infrared light, or near-infrared light to measure heart rate and/or blood oxygenation level.
Printed circuit board
(Claim 1, Claim 10)		“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 electrically coupled with the curved battery, extending along a portion of the curved perimeter of the external housing.

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US12353244

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Application Number
US18821221
Filing Date
Aug 30, 2024
Status
Granted
Expiry Date
Nov 28, 2034
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