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Multiple-application attachment mechanism for health monitoring electronic devices

  • US 8,907,783 B2
  • Filed: 04/04/2012
  • Issued: 12/09/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A health monitoring device comprising:

  • a portable computing device having an outer surface comprising a recessed contact portion that is recessed within the outer surface and configured to receive a sensor device, the sensor device comprising a housing shaped to fit at least partially within the recessed contact portion, wherein the recessed contact portion comprises;

    a first set of magnetic elements, wherein the sensor device is attachable to the portable computing device using the first set of magnetic elements of the recessed contact portion and a second set of magnetic elements disposed on the housing of the sensor device;

    a first electrical contact configured to provide power to the sensor device; and

    a second electrical contact configured to exchange data with the sensor device.

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