BANDS FOR MEASURING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

• US 20150051501A1
• Filed: 11/03/2014
• Published: 02/19/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dugan Patents, LLC
• Original Assignee: Brian M. Dugan
• Inventors: Dugan, Brian M.
• Granted Patent: US 9,974,481 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/483
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02 Detecting, measuring or recording pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography or electroauscultation; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0205 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/024 Detecting, measuring or recording pulse rate or heart rate A61B5/0205, A61B5/021 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/165 Evaluating the state of mind, e.g. depression, anxiety
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4266 sweat secretion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/681 Wristwatch-type devices
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6813 Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part A61B5/6802 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/742 using visual displays A61B5/339 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/02 using automatic reactions or user delegation, e.g. automatic replies or chatbot-generated messages

Abstract

In some aspects, a system is provided that includes (1) a wrist band having one or more sensors that measure biometric data of a user wearing the band; and (2) a display on the band that displays a message based on biometric data measured by the band. The message indicates a heart rate zone of the user. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Claims

1. A system comprising:

a mobile device of a user; and

a wrist band having one or more sensors configured to measure biometric data of the user, the wrist band operative to communicate measured biometric data to the mobile device of the user, the wrist band and the mobile device of the user operative to;

determine an age and weight of the user;

determine a plurality of heart rate zones for the user based on the age and weight of the user;

measure heart rate of the user while the user is wearing the wrist band; and

display on the wrist band a message based on the heart rate measured by the wrist band, wherein the message indicates a heart rate zone of the user selected from the plurality of heart rate zones.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the wrist band is adapted to display a color corresponding to a heart rate zone of the user.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the wrist band and the mobile device of the user are operative to determine a heart rate zone selected from at least four heart rate zones.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the wrist band and the mobile device of the user are operative to determine a heart rate zone selected from a first heart rate zone, a second heart rate zone, a third heart rate zone, a fourth heart rate zone, a fifth heart rate zone and a sixth heart rate zone.

5. The system of claim 4 wherein the wrist band is adapted to display:

a green color if the user'"'"'s heart rate is in the first heart rate zone;

a blue color if the user'"'"'s heart rate is in the second heart rate zone;

a purple color if the user'"'"'s heart rate is in the third heart rate zone;

a yellow color if the user'"'"'s heart rate is in the fourth heart rate zone;

a pink color if the user'"'"'s heart rate is in the fifth heart rate zone; and

a red color if the user'"'"'s heart rate is in the sixth heart rate zone.

6. The system of claim 4 wherein:

the first heart rate zone corresponds to approximately 95 or less heart beats per minute;

the second heart rate zone corresponds to approximately 95-105 heart beats per minute;

the third heart rate zone corresponds to approximately 105-120 heart beats per minute;

the fourth heart rate zone corresponds to approximately 120-135 heart beats per minute;

the fifth heart rate zone corresponds to approximately 135-150 heart beats per minute; and

the sixth heart rate zone corresponds to approximately greater than 150 heart beats per minute.

7. A system comprising:

a wrist band having one or more sensors that measure heart rate and perspiration level of a user wearing the band; and

a display on the wrist band that displays a message based on the measured heart rate and perspiration level;

wherein the message indicates a stress level the user.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein the wrist band is adapted to display a warning message based on a stress level of the user.

9. The system of claim 7 wherein the wrist band is adapted to display a color corresponding to a stress level of the user.

10. The system of claim 9 wherein the wrist band is adapted to display a first color for a first stress level, a second color for a second stress level, a third color for a third stress level and fourth color for a fourth stress level.

11. The system of claim 10 wherein the first color is green, the second color is blue, the third color is purple and the fourth color is red.

12. The system of claim 9 wherein the wrist band is adapted to display up to seven different colors based on a stress level of the user.

13. The system of claim 12 wherein the seven different colors include dark blue, blue, blue green, green, amber, gray and black.

14. A system comprising:

a mobile device of a first user; and

a first wrist band having one or more sensors configured to measure biometric data of the first user, the first wrist band operative to communicate measured biometric data to the mobile device of the first user, the first wrist band and the mobile device of the first user operative to;

detect proximity to a second user wearing a second wrist band, the second wrist band being adapted to communicate with a mobile device of the second user;

determine if the second user is a member of a group associated with the first user; and

if the second user is a member of the group associated with the first user, display a color on the first wrist band indicating the group association.

15. The system of claim 14 wherein the mobile device is adapted to share information with the second user if the second user is a member of the group associated with the first user.

16. The system of claim 15 wherein the information shared includes contact information.

17. The system of claim 15 wherein the information shared includes monitored or collected data.

18. The system of claim 14 wherein the first wrist band is further adapted to emit a sound or vibration or display a message indicating the presence of the second user who is a member of the group associated with the first user.

19. The system of claim 14 wherein the group association includes people with similar interests or status.

20. A system comprising:

a mobile device of a first user; and

a first wrist band having one or more sensors configured to measure biometric data of the first user, the first wrist band operative to communicate measured biometric data to the mobile device of the first user, the first wrist band and the mobile device of the first user operative to;

detect at least one of a handshake, a fist bump and a high five occurring between the first user and a second user based on communication from the first wrist band; and

share information between the first and second users in response to the detection of the handshake, fist bump, or high five;

wherein the sharing of information between the first and second users in response to the detection of the handshake, fist bump, or high five includes sharing of information between the mobile devices of the first and second users and includes generating a social network friend request.