Last Update: February 12, 2023, 16:09 IST
Fitbit has filed a patent for a force-sensitive display. (Representational Image)
A Fitbit patent filed in the US describes a force-sensitive screen combined with a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor that, when pressed, can measure your blood pressure.
Google-owned wearable company Fitbit has filed a patent for a force-sensitive display that would be able to read blood pressure through a smartwatch.
A Fitbit patent filed in the US describes a force-sensitive screen combined with a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor that, when pressed, can measure your blood pressure.
One aspect of the disclosure relates to a biometric monitoring device for estimating a user’s blood pressure.
The device shall have a wearable fixing structure configured to attach to the user and/or the user’s garment, allowing the user to wear the biometric monitoring device while performing activities.
“A photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor comprising a light emitter and a light detector shall generate PPG sensor data representing blood volume pulses of variable amplitude,” read the patent.
Currently, no smartwatch offers blood pressure monitoring tools.
Google rebranded the company as “Fitbit by Google”.
Fitbit has begun phasing out Google sign-in support ahead of new account requirements starting in 2023, issuing a warning message on its account login page.
The company has updated its website’s sign-in page to say: “We’ll be removing the option to log in to your account on Fitbit.com with your Google credentials to support an improved experience coming soon.” have been
“To prepare for this removal, make sure you know the email address and password you use for Fitbit. If you don’t know your password, click Forgot password.”
Fitbit ended support for PC music file transfer on October 13 last year.
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