Enhanced Matter Differentiation Detectors for Wearable Devices
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept improves wearable devices with advanced matter differentiation detectors, enhancing detection accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed wearable devices with matter differentiation detectors, but had limitations in terms of detection accuracy, power consumption, and user experience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing optimized infrared wavelength selection, temperature-based emission wavelength adjustment, machine learning-based processing, MEMS-based mirror redirection, and power management optimization.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a wearable device with a housing and wrist band, featuring a first emitter configured to emit a first beam of electromagnetic radiation having a first infrared (IR) wavelength selected from a near-infrared (NIR) range and a second IR wavelength selected from a short-wave infrared (SWIR) range. The optimized wavelength selection enables more accurate detection of specific types of matter. Additionally, a temperature sensor adjusts the emission wavelengths based on the user's body temperature, ensuring optimal detection performance. The processing unit is trained using machine learning algorithms to improve detection accuracy. A MEMS-based mirror redirects the emitted radiation towards the matter to be detected, increasing detection accuracy. Furthermore, a power management system optimizes power consumption based on detection results, increasing battery life.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the optimized infrared wavelength selection, temperature-based emission wavelength adjustment, machine learning-based processing, MEMS-based mirror redirection, and power management optimization, which collectively provide a significant improvement in detection accuracy, efficiency, and user experience compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the types of matter to be detected, using different machine learning algorithms, or integrating the inventive concept with other wearable device features. Variations may include implementing the inventive concept in non-wearable devices or using different types of electromagnetic radiation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced matter differentiation detectors have potential applications in various industries, such as healthcare, security, and consumer electronics. The target market includes wearable device manufacturers, healthcare providers, and security service providers.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,298 |
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| Title | Devices having matter differentiation detectors |
| Assignee(s) | Apple Inc. |