Microsoft wearable device that could help Parkinson’s patients
Ever since the Microsoft Band 2 came out backs in 2015, old Redmond has largely been out of the wearable game. That being same, that wearable did pack some actually impressive and bold tech, enabling things like most volume of oxygen (VO2 max) tracking. Microsoft is clearly no stranger to experimentation once it involves such gadgets and if a recently acquired patent is to be believed, there may be lots more in store.
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The document in question, merely titled "WEARABLE DEVICE" was filed back in June 2017, however has currently been formally revealed by USPTO. Like every patent request, it is long, broad and vague in most parts, however the gist of it will sound terribly impressive.
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Apparently, at the heart of the device is associate array of actuators, potentially mounted in a very way that might provide changes in their position. Working along with specializing sensors, their purpose would be {to do|to try to to|to try associated do} their best in reducing or stabilising involuntary movement in an adjacent joint or perhaps entire limb. Below is a relevant excerpt from the document.
If implemented properly, this will sound sort of a major potential quality of life improvement tool for people suffering from Parkinson’s and plenty of alternative conditions.
Reading more into the text also reveals ambitions of making same device battery efficient enough to permit for a full day of operation on one charge. Also, there are multiple mentions of communication protocols, like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, further as companion smartphone apps, thus it's pretty clear the device can have some tracking and news capabilities. likely general health features as well. Pretty neat indeed!
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