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Wearable Device for Monitoring Health/Activity Levels

Summary

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a wearable device, i.e., watch, that detects respiration rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation using photoplethysmography. All physiologic measurements are obtained in a single, easy-to-access device that is worn on the wrist. In addition, it can monitor exercise and disease states, such as drug overdose, asthma, seizure, or other health issues, affecting respiration, heart rate, and/or oxygen saturation. In addition, this device calls for emergency response when a drug overdose is detected, breathing/heart rate stops, and/or oxygen saturation drops below an acceptable threshold. This technology makes advances beyond the popular wearable watch that monitors activity, by using technology that monitors an individual's physiologic state and disease state and calls for emergency response.

Technology Benefits

Wearable on wristPhysiologic measurementsMonitors and detects drug overdose and disease states affecting respiration, heart rate, and/or oxygen saturation Calls for emergency responsePotential integration with existing technology

Technology Application

Monitor health/activityDetects respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation Detects drug overdose

Detailed Technology Description

Jacqueline LinnesLinnes LabPurdue Biomedical Engineering

Countries

United States

Application No.

None

Country/Region

USA

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