Multiple light paths architecture, obscuration methods for signal and perfusion index optimization

A technology of perfusion index and optical path, which is applied in applications, optical sensors, and diagnostics using light, and can solve problems such as difficult to optimize separation distances and unsightly PPG systems

Active Publication Date: 2016-03-09
APPLE INC
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That is, there is a trade-off that makes it difficult to optimize separation distance for specific user skin / tissue type and usage conditions
[0004] Additionally, a PPG system may include several light emitters, light detectors, components, and associated wiring that are visible to the user's eyes, making the PPG system unattractive

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[0023] In the following description of examples, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which specific examples that may be practiced are shown by way of illustration. It is to be understood that other examples may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the various examples.

[0024] Various techniques and process flow steps will be described in detail with reference to examples illustrated in the figures. In the following description, various details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects and / or features described or referenced herein. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that one or more aspects and / or features described or referenced herein may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known process steps and / or structures have not been described in detail so as not to obscure some aspects and / or features described...

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The application relates to a multiple light paths architecture, obscuration methods for a signal and perfusion index optimization. Specifically, a photoplethysmographic (PPG) device is disclosed. The PPG device can include one or more light emitters and one or more light sensors to generate the multiple light paths for measuring a PPG signal and perfusion indices of a user. The multiple light paths between each pair of light emitters and light detectors can include different separation distances to generate both an accurate PPG signal and a perfusion index value to accommodate a variety of users and usage conditions. In some examples, the multiple light paths can include the same separation distances for noise cancellation due to artifacts resulting from, for example, tilt and/or pull of the device, a user's hair, a user's skin pigmentation, and/or motion. The PPG device can further include one or more lenses and/or reflectors to increase the signal strength and/or and to obscure the optical components and associated wiring from being visible to a user's eye.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to measuring photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals, and more particularly to an architecture for multiple optical paths and a masking method for PPG signals and perfusion index optimization. Background technique [0002] Photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals may be measured by the PPG system to derive corresponding physiological signals (eg, pulse rate). In basic form, a PPG system may employ a light source or light emitter to inject light into the user's tissue and a light detector to receive reflected and / or scattered light that exits the tissue. The received light includes light whose amplitude is modulated due to pulsatile blood flow (i.e., the "signal") and whose amplitude may be modulated (i.e., "noise" or "artifact") and / or unmodulated (i.e., , DC) parasitic, non-signal light. Noise may be introduced due to, for example, tilting and / or pulling of the device relative to the user's tissue, hair and / or motion. ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B5/0245A61B5/00
CPCA61B5/0059A61B5/02416A61B5/681A61B2560/0475A61B5/6898A61B5/7203A61B2562/0233A61B5/026G01N21/55G01N21/4738G01N2201/068G01N2201/0638
Inventor 韩珍山U·布洛克B·R·兰德N·A·科斯特里S·艾斯科曼A·王J·史
Owner APPLE INC
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