Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120313746 | DEVICE CONTROL USING SENSORY INPUT - Techniques for device control using sensory input are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern against a pattern library, the pattern library indicating a device in data communication with a wearable device coupled to the one or more sensors, and generating a control signal to the device, the control signal being configured to initiate execution of one or more functions of the device. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313776 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA FROM A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are configured for use with a data-capable personal worn or carried device. In one embodiment, a method receiving data representing a profile upon which a target score is established based on one or more health-related activities, and acquiring data representing one or more subsets of acquired parameters based on, for example, one or more sensors disposed in a wearable computing device. The method can include determining data representing values for the one or more subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the profile and calculating at a first processor a score based on data representing the values. The score represents an attained portion of the one or more health-related activities. In some cases, the method includes causing presentation of a representation of the score relative to the target score. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316406 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND PLATFORM FOR SENSORY INPUT - Techniques for a wearable device and platform for sensory input are described, including a sensor coupled to the wearable device, the sensor capable of sensing a sensory input, a processor configured to transform the sensory input to data, the data being processed by an application configured to determine an activity being performed and to generate information associated with the activity being performed while the wearable device is worn, the activity being determined using a motion matcher configured to generate a motion profile associated with the activity, the motion profile configured to be accessed and modified when the activity is performed again, and a communications facility coupled to the wearable device and configured to transfer the data between the wearable device and another device, the data being configured to be presented on a user interface on the wearable device during the performance of the activity. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316455 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND PLATFORM FOR SENSORY INPUT - Techniques for a wearable device and platform for sensory input are described, including a sensor coupled to a framework having a housing having one or more moldings, the sensor being configured to sense at least one sensory input, a processor configured to transform the at least one sensory input to data during an activity in which the wearable device is worn, and a communications facility coupled to the wearable device and configured to transfer the data between the wearable device and another device during the activity, the data being configured to be presented on a user interface. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316456 | SENSORY USER INTERFACE - Techniques for sensory user interface are described, including receiving a sensory input at a sensor coupled to a wearable device, converting the sensory input into data using the sensor and the processor, processing the data to generate a representation of a state, evaluating the representation to determine if an action is indicated, and performing the action if indicated based on an evaluation of the representation. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316458 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING, AND TREATMENT - A data-capable band for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of a medical condition, an application configured to determine the medical condition using the data gathered by the sensors, a memory configured to store the data and the application, and a notification facility configured to provide an array of notifications in relation to the monitoring and treatment of the medical conditions. The notifications may be alarms, may be designed to prompt movement, or may be associated with a drug regimen. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316471 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN A DATA-CAPABLE STRAPBAND - Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a wearable band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a power port configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to control an application of power to one or more components of the wearable band in one or more power modes. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316661 | MEDIA DEVICE, APPLICATION, AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT USING SENSORY INPUT - Techniques for media device, application, and content management using sensory input are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a data-capable strapband, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern library using the pattern, generating a control signal to a media application, the control signal being determined based on whether the pattern matches another pattern in the pattern library, and selecting a media file configured to be presented, the media file being selected using the control signal. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316896 | PERSONAL ADVISOR SYSTEM USING DATA-CAPABLE BAND - A personal advisor system using a data-capable band including a personal advisor distributed application comprising a feedback engine configured to process user activity data from a source device, the source device comprising at least one data-capable band; a recommendation module configured to generate a wellness recommendation using the user activity data; a personal offer module configured to generate a personal wellness offer using the user activity data; and a notification module configured to generate a feedback notification comprising one or more of the wellness recommendation and the personal wellness offer. The feedback engine is operable to communicate the feedback notification to the source device, if the source device is active, or to a non-source device upon request from the non-source device. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316932 | WELLNESS APPLICATION FOR DATA-CAPABLE BAND - A wellness application for a personal wearable data-capable band is described, including an aggregation engine configured to aggregate user activity data from a plurality of sources, the aggregation engine comprising one or more modules configured to process the user activity data to determine an aggregate value, and a user interface configured to display a graphical representation using the aggregate value. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317024 | WEARABLE DEVICE DATA SECURITY - Techniques for wearable device data security are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable device, each of the one or more sensors being configured to measure one or more parameters, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern library using the pattern to identify a signature, and transforming the signature into data to be transmitted to a device in data communication with the wearable device and configured to perform a function if the data is authenticated. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317167 | WELLNESS APPLICATION FOR DATA-CAPABLE BAND - A wellness system including a personal wearable data-capable band is described. In some examples, a wellness system may include an aggregation engine configured to aggregate user activity data from sources, a feedback engine configured to process the user activity data, the feedback engine operable to communicate a feedback notification to a source device including at least one of the sources, and a user interface configured to display a graphical representation associated with an aggregate value determined from the user activity data and the feedback notification. In other examples, a method using a wellness system may include receiving user activity data from sources, processing the user activity data using an aggregation engine to determine an aggregate value, generating a graphical representation using the aggregate value, and displaying the graphical representation using a user interface. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317430 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN A DATA-CAPABLE STRAPBAND - Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a connector configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to manage power consumption of the band during a first power mode and a second mode. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform. | 12-13-2012 |
20120326873 | ACTIVITY ATTAINMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA FROM A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Activity attainment techniques and devices are configured for use with a data-capable wearable or carried device. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data representing an activity profile including one or more activities, an activity including data representing a quantity of motion actions, a quantity of time units and an activity type configured to combine to establish a target score. The method includes acquiring data representing parameters associated with activities, determining a first score for a first activity associated with the activity profile, determining a second score for a second activity, and calculating an activity score at a processor. Also, the method can include modifying the activity profile to change the target score, and causing presentation of a representation of the activity score or a derivative value thereof. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002435 | SLEEP MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA FROM A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Sleep management techniques and devices are configured for use with a data-capable personal worn or carried device. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data representing a sleep profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established, and acquiring data representing acquired parameters associated with sleep activity. The method also includes determining a first score for a first acquired parameter, determining a second score for a second acquired parameter, and calculating at a processor a sleep score based on data in a memory including the first score and the second score. Further, the method includes causing presentation of a representation of the sleep score to indicate either an attainment of the target score or a deviation therefrom. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004923 | NUTRITION MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA FROM A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Nutrition management techniques and devices are configured for use with a data-capable personal worn or carried device. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data representing a nutrition profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established. The method includes acquiring data representing acquired parameters associated with nutrition of consumable material components, such as food or drink, and determining data representing values for a first subset of acquired, the values representing a first quantum of nutrition associated with a first subset of consumable materials based on the nutrition profile. The method also includes calculating a nutrition score based on data representing the values, and adjusting the nutrition score based on threshold amounts for one or more of the values. In some embodiments, the method includes causing presentation of a representation a nutrition score as, for example, an indicia of contributions of nutrition on health and wellness. | 01-03-2013 |
20130141235 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established, acquiring sensor data representing subsets of acquired parameters based on sensors disposed in a wearable computing device, including an accelerometer configured to provide motion data as a portion of the sensor data, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, calculating an activity score based on the values, the activity score representing an attained portion of health-related activities, detecting a difference between the activity score and the target score, the difference exceeding a threshold, modifying a rate at which the activity score accrues as a function of the difference, and causing presentation of a representation of an overall score. | 06-06-2013 |
20130179116 | SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VECTOR ANALYSIS IN WEARABLE DEVICES USING SENSOR DATA - Spatial and temporal vector analysis in wearable devices using sensor data are described, including evaluating a motion to determine motion signals, the motion being evaluated using data provided by one or more sensors in data communication with a wearable device, isolating motion signals into one or more motion sub-signals, determining a spatial vector and a temporal vector associated with each of the one or more motion sub-signals, and transforming the spatial vector and the temporal vector into a data structure to be used by an application configured to analyze the data structure and to generate content associated with the motion. | 07-11-2013 |
20130194066 | MOTION PROFILE TEMPLATES AND MOVEMENT LANGUAGES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Techniques for movement languages in wearable devices are described, including Receiving input from a sensor coupled to a wearable device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern associated with a movement, referencing a pattern library stored in a database to compare the pattern to a set of patterns in the pattern library, and performing an operation based on a comparison of the pattern to the set of patterns. | 08-01-2013 |
20130198694 | DETERMINATIVE PROCESSES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Determinative processes for wearable devices are described, including receiving data associated with an event, the data being transformed from an input received using a sensor in data communication with a wearable device, evaluating the data to determine a state associated with the wearable device, and generating a recommendation based on the state, the recommendation being presented at a user interface while the wearable device is being used. | 08-01-2013 |
20140085077 | SEDENTARY ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS USING DATA FROM A DATA-CAPABLE BAND FOR MANAGING HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Data-capable personal worn or carried device can be used to detect sedentary activity for facilitating achievement of health and wellness goals. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data representing an activity originating from a wearable device, determining the data representing the activity is a sedentary activity, and characterizing the sedentary activity based on a sedentary characteristic of the sedentary activity. Also, the method can initiate generation of notification alert information indicative of the presence of a value associated with the sedentary characteristic. In some embodiment, the method can cause a vibratory energy source in the wearable device to impart the notification alert information (e.g., haptically). | 03-27-2014 |
20140122102 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are configured for use with a data-capable personal worn or carried device. In one embodiment, a method receiving data representing a profile upon which a target score is established based on one or more health-related activities, and acquiring data representing one or more subsets of acquired parameters based on, for example, one or more sensors disposed in a wearable computing device. The method can include determining data representing values for the one or more subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the profile and calculating at a first processor a score based on data representing the values. The score represents an attained portion of the one or more health-related activities. In some cases, the method includes causing presentation of a representation of the score relative to the target score. | 05-01-2014 |
20140125480 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target activity score is established, acquiring sensor data representing acquired parameters based on sensors in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, establishing an ability profile using the values, the ability profile associated with a classification, calculating an activity score based on the values, detecting a difference between the activity score and the target activity score, modifying a rate at which the activity score accrues as a function of the difference, and presenting a representation of the activity score relative to the target activity score. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125481 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target activity score is established, acquiring sensor data representing acquired parameters based on sensors in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, establishing an ability profile using the values, the ability profile associated with a classification, calculating an activity score based on the values, detecting a difference between the activity score and the target activity score, modifying a rate at which the activity score accrues as a function of the difference, and presenting a representation of the activity score relative to the target activity score. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125493 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established based on health-related activities, acquiring sensor data representing subsets of acquired parameters based on sensors disposed in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, calculating an activity score based on the values, the activity score representing an attained portion of the health-related activities, causing presentation of a representation of an overall score comprising the activity score, adjusting a determination upon which to modify the target score, the target score being indicative of one or more standards against which to compare one or more groups of values aggregated to form the target score, and modifying the activity profile using an activity profile manager. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127649 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing a nutrition profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established based on nutrition consumption, acquiring other data representing subsets of acquired parameters, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the nutrition profile, calculating a nutrition score based on the values, determining a magnitude of a difference between the nutrition score and the target score, predicting a subset of the acquired parameters to reduce the difference between the nutrition score and the target score, the subset of the acquired parameters being predicted based on at least one of an environmental parameter and a social parameter, and causing generation of a representation of a recommendation to engage in nutrition intake. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127650 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing a nutrition profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established based on nutrition consumption, acquiring data representing subsets of acquired parameters, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the nutrition profile, calculating a nutrition score based on the values, causing presentation of a representation of an overall score comprising the nutrition score, determining a nutrition deficiency, and generating data representing a recommendation associated with the nutrition deficiency. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129007 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target activity score is established, acquiring sensor data representing acquired parameters based on sensors in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, establishing an ability profile using the values, the ability profile associated with a classification, calculating an activity score based on the values, detecting a difference between the activity score and the target activity score, modifying a rate at which the activity score accrues as a function of the difference, and presenting a representation of the activity score relative to the target activity score. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129008 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target activity score is established, acquiring sensor data representing acquired parameters based on sensors in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, establishing an ability profile using the values, the ability profile associated with a classification, calculating an activity score based on the values, detecting a difference between the activity score and the target activity score, modifying a rate at which the activity score accrues as a function of the difference, and presenting a representation of the activity score relative to the target activity score. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129239 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - General health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target activity score is established, acquiring sensor data representing acquired parameters based on sensors in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, establishing an ability profile using the values, the ability profile associated with a classification, calculating an activity score based on the values, detecting a difference between the activity score and the target activity score, modifying a rate at which the activity score accrues as a function of the difference, and presenting a representation of the activity score relative to the target activity score. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129242 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing an activity profile defining parameters upon which a target activity score is established based on one or more health-related activities, acquiring sensor data representing subsets of acquired parameters based on sensors disposed in a wearable computing device, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the activity profile, calculating an activity score based on the values, determining a context score based on at least one of an environmental parameter and a social parameter, forming an adjusted score using the context score, determining an time for a performance of an activity, and generating a representation of a recommendation to perform the activity at the time, the representation generated prior to the time. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129243 | GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELLNESS APPLICATION USING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A DATA-CAPABLE BAND - Health and wellness management techniques and devices are described including receiving data representing a nutrition profile defining parameters upon which a target score is established based on nutrition consumption, acquiring other data representing subsets of acquired parameters, each of the subsets of acquired parameters comprising a type of parameter and a unit of the acquired parameter, determining values for the subsets of the acquired parameters based on reference values for the parameters set forth in the nutrition profile, calculating a nutrition score based on the values, causing presentation of a representation of an overall score comprising the nutrition score relative to the target score, associating a classification with the nutrition score, determining a difference between the nutrition score and the target score, and changing the classification based upon the difference. | 05-08-2014 |
20140156084 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND MANAGEMENT IN AN INTEGRATED APPLICATION AND NETWORK COMMUNICATION DATA ENVIRONMENT - Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving a first input and a second input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the first input to determine a pattern, processing the second input to determine an environmental condition, referencing the pattern against a pattern library, the pattern library indicating a threshold for the environmental condition, generating a signal indicating whether the environmental condition exceeds the threshold, and generating a control signal, the control signal configured to initiate execution of an operation if the signal indicates the environmental condition exceeds the threshold. | 06-05-2014 |
20140194782 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN A DATA-CAPABLE STRAPBAND - Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern indicating a threshold clock frequency, and operating a processor coupled to the wearable computing device at a clock frequency above the threshold clock frequency. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195166 | DEVICE CONTROL USING SENSORY INPUT - Techniques for device control using sensory input are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern associated with a social network, and generating a control signal based on the input, the control signal configured to initiate execution of a social-related activity on the social network. | 07-10-2014 |
20140206289 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND MANAGEMENT IN AN INTEGRATED APPLICATION AND NETWORK COMMUNICATION DATA ENVIRONMENT - Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including detecting a signal configured to initiate a pairing function being transmitted from a wearable computing device to an application, pairing the wearable computing device to the application, establishing a data communication link between the wearable computing device and the application, and configuring the application to transfer data between the wearable computing device and the application. | 07-24-2014 |
20140210640 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND MANAGEMENT IN AN INTEGRATED APPLICATION AND NETWORK COMMUNICATION DATA ENVIRONMENT - Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including setting a goal, the goal comprising a threshold for an activity, receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device over a time period, processing the input to generate a signal indicating whether the goal is achieved over the time period, generating a control signal, the control signal configured to initiate execution of an operation if the signal indicates the goal is achieved over the time period, and displaying on a user interface in data communication with the wearable computing device a log indicating the activity associated with the input received over the time period. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213872 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING, AND TREATMENT - A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition and a communications facility configured to communicate with another device, a memory configured to store the data, a notification facility configured to provide a notification, and an application implemented on the another device, the application configured to determine the medical condition using the data and to provide an instruction to the medical band. The notifications may be alarms, may be designed to prompt movement, or may be associated with a drug regimen. | 07-31-2014 |
20140223165 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND MANAGEMENT IN AN INTEGRATED APPLICATION AND NETWORK COMMUNICATION DATA ENVIRONMENT - Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including storing in memory a first operational mode and a second operational mode, the first operational mode being associated with a parameter and being configured to operate on an input received from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device using a rule, setting the second operational mode, receiving data at the wearable computing device, the data comprising the input received from the one or more sensors while in the second operational mode, generating a signal indicating whether the data matches the parameter of the first operational mode substantially within a tolerance, classifying the input as received in the first operational mode if the signal indicates the data matches the parameter substantially within the tolerance, and performing an operation on the input using the rule of the first operational mode. | 08-07-2014 |
20140243609 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING, AND TREATMENT - A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition, a memory configured to store the data and an application, the application being configured to determine the medical condition using the data, a processor configured to execute the application, and a notification facility configured to provide a notification upon receiving from the application an instruction associated with the notification, wherein the notification is associated with a drug regimen. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243637 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING, AND TREATMENT - A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition, a memory configured to store the data and an application, the application being configured to determine the medical condition using the data, a processor configured to execute the application, and a notification facility configured to provide a notification upon receiving from the application an instruction associated with the notification, wherein the notification is associated with a diet. | 08-28-2014 |
20140266780 | MOTION PROFILE TEMPLATES AND MOVEMENT LANGUAGES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Techniques for motion profiles in wearable devices are described, including receiving motion-related data, user-related data, and environmental-related data from one or more sensors coupled to one or more wearable devices, forming a motion profile using the motion-related data, determining an activity using the motion profile, the user-related data, and the environmental-related data, the activity comprising sleep, and setting a mode of operation of one of the one or more wearable devices to a sleep mode, the mode of operation being configured to be set to one of the sleep mode and another mode. A sampling rate of one of the one or more sensors in the sleep mode may be set to be lower than the sampling rate of the one of the one or more sensors in the another mode. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273848 | DATA-CAPABLE BAND MANAGEMENT IN AN INTEGRATED APPLICATION AND NETWORK COMMUNICATION DATA ENVIRONMENT - Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to generate a control signal, the control signal being configured to initiate execution of one or more operations of a device in data communication with the wearable computing device, and initiating a data communication protocol, the data communication protocol being configured to transmit the control signal from the wearable computing device to the device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140303900 | MOTION PROFILE TEMPLATES AND MOVEMENT LANGUAGES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Techniques for determining a state of a user using wearable devices are described, including receiving motion-related data from a first sensor and user-related data from a second sensor over a time period, determining a plurality of states of a user over the time period as a function of the motion-related data and the user-related data, determining a trend as a function of the plurality of states of the user, and displaying information associated with the trend at a user interface. The first sensor and the second sensor may be coupled to a wearable device. The user-related data may include galvanic skin response data. The information associated with the trend may be displayed at a web browser. | 10-09-2014 |
20140306821 | MOTION PROFILE TEMPLATES AND MOVEMENT LANGUAGES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Techniques for determining a state of a user using wearable devices are described, including receiving motion-related data from a first sensor and user-related data from a second sensor, determining a state of a user as a function of the motion-related data and the user-related data, and displaying a graphic associated with the state of the user at a graphical user interface. The first sensor and the second sensor may be coupled to a wearable device. The user-related data may include galvanic skin response data. The graphic associated with the state of the user may be displayed at a web browser. | 10-16-2014 |
20140340997 | MEDIA DEVICE, APPLICATION, AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT USING SENSORY INPUT DETERMINED FROM A DATA-CAPABLE WATCH BAND - Techniques for media device, application, and content management using sensory input determined from a data-capable watch band are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a data-capable strapband, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern library using the pattern, generating a control signal to a media application, the control signal being determined based on whether the pattern matches another pattern in the pattern library, and selecting a media file configured to be presented, the media file being selected using the control signal. | 11-20-2014 |
20150026498 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN A DATA-CAPABLE STRAPBAND - Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a connector configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to manage power consumption of the band during a first power mode and a second mode. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform. | 01-22-2015 |