Patent published on July 27, 2023

Samsung Unveils Wearable Device with Advanced Electrocardiogram Technology

Samsung Electronics Co. has unveiled a revolutionary wearable device that could open up new possibilities in the field of electrocardiogram (ECG) technology. The device, which is in the process of receiving a patent, could be used to measure a user's body signals and detect if it is being worn correctly.

The invention, which is being referred to as a “wearable device”, was announced by Samsung Electronics Co. and is expected to revolutionize the way that ECG technology is used. The device is equipped with sensors and a processor that can measure the intensity of signals and the quality of the signal. Based on this data, it can provide a guide on the wearing state of the device.

The wearable device works by using electrodes placed on the skin of the user. These electrodes then detect the electrical signals that are generated by the autonomic nervous system for cardiac muscle movement. It is then able to measure the signals and detect if the device is being worn correctly.

The invention is able to measure more than just the ECG signals. It can also measure electromyograph (EMG) signals, which are electrical signals generated from skeletal muscle. This is caused by electrical potentials generated when muscle cells are electrically or neutrally activated. It can also measure photoplethysm signals, which are signals that measure the intensity of the pulse of the user.

The device is expected to be used in various medical applications. For example, it could be used to diagnose some arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. It could also be used to measure the pulse intensity of the user, which could be used to detect heart rate changes. It could also be used to monitor the health of athletes and people with chronic illnesses.

In addition to medical applications, the device could also be used in other applications. For example, it could be used to measure a user's stress levels or to detect when a user is becoming fatigued. It could also be used to detect a user's emotional state and provide feedback to the user.

The patent for this device is currently pending approval, so there is no surety that this device will come to the market. However, if it does, it could open up entirely new possibilities in the fields of medical and wellness technology. It could be used to monitor and improve the health of people from all walks of life.

It is worth noting that this device is only a patent, so there is no surety that it will come to the market. If it does, it could revolutionize the way that we measure our body signals and detect our health. The technology could be used to detect arrhythmias, monitor heart rate, measure stress levels, detect fatigue, and detect emotional states.

At the moment, Samsung Electronics Co. is leading the charge in this technology. Their patent for the wearable device is currently under review, and if it is approved, it could open up entirely new possibilities in the field of electrocardiogram technology. With this device, people could monitor their health with ease and have better control over their health and wellbeing. Patent number US20230233153A1.

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