Patent number US20230318406A1 could just be the game-changer for wearable tech, solving a key problem in devices such as the Epson Smart Canvas Watch.
The fundamental issue at the heart of the matter revolves around power generation. More precisely, the current devices use a spinning rotor for power generation, but this has its drawbacks. Unfortunately, due to the load of the rotor spinning, the sensor that detects biometric information may not function accurately. Consequently, the fitness stats or health alerts you receive on your smartwatch may not be as reliable as you would hope.
Essentially, this patent offers a neat two-for-one solution. It outlines a device that incorporates both a power-generator and a sensor able to detect biometric information. What makes this particular patent noteworthy is the unique spatial design. These two components are stacked on top of each other, forming a sort of wearable tech sandwich.
The smart design continues too. Within this arrangement is the addition of a cushioning member placed between the control board and the sensor. This ingenuity prevents potential interference between these two crucial components, ensuring accurate biometric readouts while maintaining steady power generation.
The implementation of patent US20230318406A1 into Epson’s wearable tech could significantly enhance efficiency and accuracy. Imagine, if you will, the potential real-life applications of such a device. Athletes could train more effectively, using precise biometric feedback to guide their workouts and recovery. Healthcare patients might find their health monitored more accurately, making treatment and intervention more timely. Even for the everyday user, tracking fitness goals would become that much more reliable.
P.S.: This article is based on a patent document. All patents may not be commercialized, and whether this technology will become available for general purchase remains unknown at this stage. Time, as we say, will tell.