By Apple has secured a patent for innovative smartwatch technology that may introduce blood pressure monitoring to the Apple Watch. Filed with the USPTO, the patent outlines a technique modeled after conventional blood pressure devices, aiming to deliver more precise measurements without depending on optical sensors. This advancement could mark a major leap in health tracking capabilities for the Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Patent Details Advanced Blood Pressure Monitoring Technology
- Innovative Wearable Design: According to the patent (spotted by Notebookcheck.net), Apple’s concept includes a strap integrated with a pump, an inflatable chamber, and a liquid-filled sensing chamber.
- Advanced Sensors: The device is expected to feature a vibration sensor and a pressure sensor, enabling accurate blood pressure readings.
- Resemblance to Apple Watch: Patent illustrations showcase a design akin to the Apple Watch, complete with its signature crown and side button.
- Detailed Measurement Process: A flowchart in the patent outlines the functionality. The pump inflates the chamber, while the sensing chamber detects vibrations. The system then validates these readings, maintains inflation, remeasures pressure and vibrations, and finally deflates the chamber.
The patent highlights that a liquid-filled sensing chamber may offer enhanced precision and sensitivity compared to traditional air-based designs. While the technology is adaptable to various wearables, the illustrations strongly hint at its potential integration into future Apple Watch models.
Reports suggest that Apple has been working on incorporating blood pressure monitoring into the Apple Watch for several years. Speculation indicates that this feature could debut with the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10, though Apple has not yet confirmed a release timeline for this highly anticipated functionality.
