Detection and reaction to wake-up activation

Abstract

Arousal events can be determined for a user associated with a wearable device, such as a user wearing a wearable computing device that includes one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can obtain EDA information that can determine a sympathetic nervous system response of the user, which can be in response to the arousal event or activation. Detection of events that increase the EDA response can provide information about the arousal event to the user, and provide suggestions to the user to address the arousal event to reduce their response.

Description

[0001] Related Applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 067,028, filed on August 18, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background Art

[0003] Wearable electronic devices have become popular among consumers. Wearable electronic devices can use various sensors to track the user's activities or biometric data. The data captured from these sensors can be analyzed to provide information to the user, such as an estimate of how far they walked in a day, their heart rate, how much time they spent sleeping, etc. However, there are technical problems associated with users accurately and timely receiving information about their arousal response caused by the activation of the user's sympathetic nervous system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] Various embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0005] Figure 1 An example of a user having a wearable device on an extremity according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0006] Figure 2 An example of a user interacting with a wearable device on a limb according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0007] Figure 3 An example set of devices capable of communicating according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0008] Figure 4 An example wearable device presenting a graphical indication of wake-up information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0009] Figure 5 An example wearable device presenting instructions to a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0010] Fig. 6A An example wearable device that presents prompts to a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0011] Figure 6B An example wearable device presenting a graphical indication of wake-up information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0012] Fig. 7A An example wearable device that presents prompts to a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0013] Figure 7BAn example wearable device that provides feedback to a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0014] Figure 8 An example process for determining a wake-up event according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0015] Fig. 9 An example process for determining a baseline arousal level according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0016] Fig.10 An example process of guiding a user through an event according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0017] Fig.11 The diagram illustrates a set of basic components of one or more devices of the present disclosure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Fig.12 An example circuit arrangement for measuring electrodermal activity (EDA) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In the following description, various embodiments will be described. For the purpose of explanation, specific configurations and details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to those skilled in the art that these embodiments can be practiced without the specific details. In addition, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the described embodiments.

[0020] Systems and methods according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may utilize one or more wearable devices to detect arousal responses (e.g., activation, sympathetic nervous system responses, etc.) from electrical skin activity (EDA) and present this information to the user in order to track and / or manage their arousal responses. Embodiments may incorporate EDA measurements within one or more wearable devices and may include information from other sensors in order to detect changes in a user's arousal responses. These changes may be compared to a baseline that may be determined over a period of time, and once a response exceeding a threshold level is detected, the user may receive a prompt or notification providing the user with information about their response to certain stimuli. In this manner, the user can use this information to track his or her response to different stimuli and / or manage certain activities in his or her life. Therefore, the present disclosure is directed to a technical solution / benefit to a technical problem associated with a user accurately and timely receiving information about their arousal responses due to the activation of their sympathetic nervous system.

[0021] In various embodiments, the user's sympathetic responses may be presented for visual inspection, for example, as a graph showing the user's responses over time. These responses may then be correlated with the user's activities to identify activities that activate the user's sympathetic nervous system, which may be detected via EDA measurements by measuring skin conductance responses to sweating, etc. In some embodiments, the user may be prompted to interact with one or more wearable devices to provide data for EDA measurements. In other embodiments, continuous EDA measurements may be obtained.

[0022] In an embodiment, the user may be prompted to provide information. For example, a user may receive a message on their wearable device to interact with the device in order to obtain an EDA measurement. This may coincide with another activity that the user is performing, such as completing an exercise, meditation, etc. The measurement may provide information about these activities to the user. For example, if the exercise is more challenging or if the user has exerted a particularly large amount of energy, the user's reaction to the exercise may be different. Determining how the user is reacting to the stimulus may be useful for developing training and / or recovery routines. In another example, during a meditation session, an arousal response may indicate that the user has lost focus or that his or her mind has drifted, which may enable prompts to alert the user to promote changes or improvements in their meditation session. When using EDA measurements, various other activities may also be monitored and / or evaluated, such as lie detection, stress assessment, mental health screening, women's health screening, etc.

[0023] In various embodiments, an EDA measurement can be obtained using a user's finger, which can provide more accurate information than, for example, using a user's arm or chest. In various embodiments, a single lead or multi-lead portion of a wearable device can provide an area where a user can position their finger (or other body part), measure skin conductance, and determine a value associated with the user's arousal response associated with the sympathetic nervous system. The leads can be arranged to provide a comfortable, ergonomic position for the user. Therefore, if the user feels comfortable during the measurement or the measurement is not burdensome for the user, the user is more likely to utilize the functionality of the wearable device.

[0024] Now referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1An example embodiment is illustrated in which a user 100 wears a user monitoring device 102 about a wrist 104 of the user 100. The user monitoring device 102 may also be referred to herein as a wearable or fitness tracker, and may also include a device worn about the chest, legs, head, or other body part, or a device clipped or otherwise attached to a piece of clothing worn by the user 100. The user monitoring device 102 may collectively or individually capture data related to any one or more of thermal energy expenditure, floors climbed or descended, heart rate, heart rate variability, heart rate recovery, location and / or heading (e.g., via GPS), altitude, walking speed and / or distance traveled, swimming laps, bicycle distance and / or speed, blood pressure, blood sugar, skin conductance, skin and / or body temperature, electromyography data, electroencephalography data, weight, body fat, breathing rate and pattern, various body movements, and the like. Additional data may be provided from external sources, for example, a user may enter their height, weight, age, stride length, or other data in a user profile on a fitness tracking website or application, and such information may be used in combination with some of the above data to make certain assessments or determine user behavior, such as the distance traveled or calories burned by the user. The user monitoring device 102 may also measure or calculate metrics related to the environment surrounding the user, such as air pressure, weather conditions, light exposure, noise exposure, and magnetic fields.

[0025] In some embodiments, user monitoring device 102 may be connected to the network directly or via an intermediate device. The additional device may be connected to an intermediate device via an Internet connection, and the intermediate device may be connected to the network via an Internet connection. In various embodiments, a user may be associated with a user account, and a user account may be associated with (i.e., logged into) multiple different networked devices. In some embodiments, the additional device may provide any of the above data and other data, and / or receive data for various processing or analysis. The additional device may include a computer, a server, a handheld device, a temperature control device, or a vehicle, among others.

[0026] In the illustrated embodiment, the user monitoring device 102 may include a conductive base plate positioned against the wrist of the user 100, for example, where the user monitoring device 102 is worn on the wrist. In such an embodiment, the conductive base plate can be used as a first lead (e.g., a first electrode) for obtaining various measurement data, such as for ECG. Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more additional conductive areas (e.g., leads, electrodes) can be integrated into other areas of the user monitoring device 102. The positions of the various additional leads can be specifically selected to enable certain types of measurements (e.g., ECG, EDA, etc.) and / or to provide an ergonomic position for the user 100 when collecting data. For example, it would be uncomfortable for the user to place the bottom of their feet on the user monitoring device 102. However, it may be easy to place their opposite hands along the top of the user monitoring device 102, and therefore, the user 100 may be more likely to utilize the features of the user monitoring device 102.

[0027] Figure 2 An example wearable device 200 that can be utilized in accordance with various embodiments is illustrated. In this example, the wearable device 200 is a smartwatch, although fitness trackers and other types of devices can also be utilized. Furthermore, although the wearable device 200 is shown as being worn on the wrist of a user, similar to Figure 1 Examples include, but there can also be other types of devices that are worn on or near other parts of the user's body, such as worn on a finger, in an ear, around the chest, etc. For many of these devices, there will be at least some amount of wireless connectivity, enabling data transfer between the networked device or computing device and the wearable device. This can take the form of enabling specified data to be synchronized between the user's computing device and the wearable device. A form of connectivity, or a form of cellular or Wi-Fi connection that enables data to be transmitted across at least one network such as the Internet or a cellular network, as well as other such options.

[0028] Still refer to Figure 2, the wearable device 200 includes a housing 210 having a display screen 208. More specifically, as shown, the housing 210 can be a multi-part assembly such that the housing 210 includes a first part 212 and a second part 214. However, it should be appreciated that additional parts may be present. In addition, in an embodiment, additional components may be used to form one or more parts. For example, the wearable device 200 includes a conductive ring 206 that may form a portion of a frame of the housing 210. In addition, in an embodiment, the housing 210 may surround one or more electronic components, as described herein, which may be used to collect and / or analyze data. For example, the housing 210 may surround appropriate circuitry for ECG and / or EDA measurements. For example, a combination electrode such as the electrodes described in U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 457,363 may be utilized, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The combination electrodes of the '363 application may include an electrode that contacts the user, such as at the wrist, and a second electrode may be embedded in a bevel or surface of the wearable device, such as the configuration shown in U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 935,583, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In addition, as shown in the '583 application, multiple electrodes may be embedded in the face of the wearable device or in another location. Additionally, in embodiments of the present disclosure, circuit systems for performing measurements such as ECG and / or EDA measurements may be utilized. An example circuit system arrangement is shown in U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 457,337, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0029] In various embodiments, ergonomics and user comfort are emphasized to reduce the likelihood of user error and / or encourage users to utilize the functionality of wearable device 200. For example, increasing the surface area of ​​the electrodes can prevent shorts across the two electrodes because the user will more easily identify the area associated with one of the two electrodes.

[0030] As mentioned, such wearable devices can provide various types of functionality, such as functionality that may be related to the health of the person wearing the device. One such type of functionality involves an electrocardiogram (ECG). An ECG is a process that can be used to determine and / or track a person's heart activity over a period of time. To obtain ECG data, conductive electrodes are typically brought into contact with the skin of the person to be monitored. Figure 2In an example embodiment, the user is wearing the wearable device 200 on his or her arm 202 and is able to bring one or more fingers 204 (or palms, etc.) into contact with exposed electrodes of the wearable device 200. In this example, the electrode is at least a portion of a conductive ring 206, which is a portion of a housing 210 around a display screen 208 of the wearable device 200, although other types and forms of electrodes can also be used within the scope of various embodiments. In a further embodiment, the housing may also be referred to as a frame that forms an outline around the display screen 208. The electrode can be connected to an ECG circuit that can detect small changes in skin charge that vary with the user's heartbeat. ECG data can be monitored over time to try to determine irregularities in the heartbeat that may indicate serious heart problems. Conventional ECG measurements are obtained by measuring the electrical potential of the heart over a period of time that typically corresponds to multiple cardiac cycles. By having the user place his or her fingers on the exposed electrodes for a minimum period of time during which ECG measurements are taken, an application executing on the wearable device 200 can collect and analyze the ECG data and provide feedback to the user.

[0031] As mentioned, ECG measurements are taken across opposing limbs. Figure 2 , a first point may be along arm 202 (e.g., via a conductor on the underside of wearable device 200), and a second point at finger 204 of the opposite arm contacting conductor loop 206. Thus, the signal evaluates a circuit including the heart. Because the ECG is incorporated into wearable device 200, both electrodes forming a single-lead ECG sensor are incorporated into wearable device 200, unlike conventional approaches that may utilize two or more separate sensors. In various embodiments, the electrodes are electrically isolated from the device to facilitate proper function.

[0032] The user's skin impedance may reduce the reliability of the data captured by the ECG measurement. As a result, it is desirable to reduce the skin impedance. Therefore, it is desirable to increase the contact surface area of ​​each electrode. For example, forming substantially the entire bottom surface of the wearable device 200 can increase the surface area in contact with the arm 202, while increasing the size of the conductive ring 206 can also reduce the skin impedance. In addition, as noted above, in various embodiments, the second electrode can include one or more plated electrodes or other conductive elements integrated into the display screen 208, thereby increasing the conductive surface area of ​​the second electrode.

[0033] Additionally, to further prevent user errors during electrical measurements, the positions for the electrodes can be specifically selected to provide comfort for the user to maintain a static posture. For example, measurement data can be collected over a period of time such as 60 seconds or longer. Movement may interfere with the measurement, and therefore, the position of the electrodes can be selected so that the user can maintain position to collect data. The specifically selected positions can be selected with user comfort in mind and provide flexibility to enable the user to interact with the wearable device in a variety of ways. For example, different users may suffer from diseases that make it difficult for them to interact with the device (e.g., arthritis, carpal tunnel, amputation, etc.), so providing a variety of potential interaction methods provides a greater range of uses for a wider user base.

[0034] As noted above, embodiments of the present disclosure may include a system that includes at least two independent electrodes electrically isolated within a wearable device 200. For example, the first electrode may utilize a bottom surface area ( Figure 2 200 ). The bottom surface area or a portion thereof may be in contact with the wrist 202. As will be appreciated, the bottom surface area may have one of the largest continuous surface areas for the wearable device 200, thereby achieving the goals of increasing the surface area and reducing the skin impedance described above. In various embodiments, the first electrode is formed of a conductive electrode material and may be electrically isolated from the rest of the wearable device 200, for example, by incorporating an insulating material such as plastic into the wearable device 200. The second electrode may utilize the top surface area or a portion thereof of the wearable device 200. The area may be positioned so that the user can easily approach the area and intuitively interact with the area. In various embodiments, the display screen 208 may occupy a large portion of the top surface area because the user may prefer a large display. Therefore, the second electrode may be incorporated into a frame surrounding the display screen 208, as illustrated by the conductive ring 206. However, it should be appreciated that in various embodiments, at least a portion of the display screen 208 may be used as a second electrode using a method that does not block the display, for example, by coating the display screen 208 in a conductive material (e.g., indium tin oxide), locally extending the sensor to not block the display, etc. In addition, in various embodiments, the display screen 208 can be omitted from the wearable device 200. As a result, the top surface can be substantially the same as the bottom surface. It should be appreciated that the second electrode can further include two separate, electrically isolated electrodes. For example, in various embodiments, a portion of the conductive ring 206 can be segmented and isolated from different portions of the ring.

[0035] As noted above, embodiments of the present disclosure may go beyond configurations including a single top electrode and a single bottom electrode to include multiple leads along the wearable device (e.g., more than one lead on the top, more than one lead on the bottom, more than one lead on both the top and the bottom). As described below, adding electrodes to the top of the wearable device 200 increases the number of ECGs and provides additional wearer configurations for obtaining measurement information. For example, a configuration including two electrodes along the top of the wearable device enables information to be obtained at multiple different locations, such as right arm to left leg and left arm to left leg, as well as enhanced limb leads (e.g., aVR, aVL, and aVF). These additional leads may enable screening for a wider range of non-rhythm-based conditions and may be able to work ergonomically, for example, by a user holding the top of the device with two thumbs and pressing the bottom of the device into their legs.

[0036] While a single-lead ECG can provide accurate information about heartbeat timing (also called RR intervals), which can be sufficient to diagnose many arrhythmias, a multi-lead ECG can provide additional information to more accurately diagnose conditions that rely on ECG morphology (shape). For example, sinus tachycardia is a regular rhythm that is faster than normal and can be diagnosed from a single lead. Several conditions can result in electrical axis deviation or abnormal R wave amplitude, which are best observed using multiple leads. The embodiments described herein may also use a multi-lead ECG to examine other morphologies, such as ST elevation or depression. In addition, as noted above, including at least two sensors on the top may also allow EDA measurements to be made.

[0037] As described, embodiments of the present disclosure enable multiple different user configurations to obtain measurements using two or more leads, such as for ECG or EDA. EDA is a measurement of skin resistance or conductance, which reflects sympathetic activation in sweat gland secretion activity. It has been used in psychology research to understand autonomic nervous system activity and identify acute stress events induced by physical, mental or cognitive stimulation. Skin conductance / resistance can be measured by injecting a small current between two electrodes in contact with the skin. In many instances, EDA is measured at the fingers, palms, or feet. However, in some embodiments, wrist measurements can also be used for EDA. With a configuration having two electrodes at the top surface of the wearable device, EDA measurements can be obtained from the user in a simple, compact and comfortable form factor.

[0038] Figure 3An example environment 300 is illustrated in which various embodiments can be implemented. In this example, a person may have multiple different devices that are capable of communicating using at least one wireless communication protocol. In this example, a user may have a smart watch 302 or fitness tracker that the user desires to be able to communicate with a smartphone 304 and a tablet computer 306. The ability to communicate with multiple devices may enable the user to use an application installed on the smartphone 304 or tablet computer 306 to obtain information from the smart watch 302, such as heart rate data captured using sensors on the smart watch. The user may also desire that the smart watch 302 be able to communicate with a service provider 308 or other such entity that can obtain and process data from the smart watch and provide functionality that might not otherwise be available on the smart watch or in applications installed on separate devices. The smart watch is able to communicate with the service provider 308 over at least one network 310, such as the Internet or a cellular network, or may be able to communicate with the service provider 308 over a network such as a wireless network. The wireless connection communicates with one of the separate devices, which can then communicate over at least one network. In various embodiments, there may be many other types or reasons for communication.

[0039] In addition to being able to simply communicate, users may also want the devices to be able to communicate in multiple ways or in certain aspects. For example, users may want communications between devices to be secure, especially where the data may include personal health data or other such communications. Device or application providers may also be required to secure this information, at least in some cases. Users may want devices to be able to communicate with each other concurrently, rather than sequentially. This is especially true in cases where pairing may be required, as users may prefer that each device be paired at most once, or that no manual pairing be required. Users may also expect communications to be as standards-based as possible, which not only requires little manual intervention on the part of the user, but also enables the device to communicate with as many other types of devices as possible, which is often not the case with various proprietary formats. Thus, a user may expect to be able to walk around the room with a device and have the device automatically communicate with another target device with little effort on the part of the user. In various conventional scenarios, a device will utilize communication technologies such as Wi-Fi to communicate with other devices using wireless local area networking (WLAN). Smaller or lower capacity devices, such as many Internet of Things (IoT) devices, instead utilize communication technologies such as And in particular Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with very low power consumption.

[0040] Such as Figure 3The illustrated environment 300 can capture, process, and display data in a number of different ways. For example, data can be captured using sensors on a smartwatch 302, but due to limited resources on the smartwatch, the data can be transmitted to a smartphone 304 or a service provider system 308 (or cloud resources) for processing, and the results of the processing can then be presented back to the user on the smartwatch 302, smartphone 304, or another such device associated with the user, such as a tablet computer 306. In at least some embodiments, the user can also use an interface on any of these devices to provide input, such as health data, which can then be considered when making the determination.

[0041] In at least one embodiment, data determined for a user can be used to determine state information, such as information that can be related to the user's current level of arousal or state. At least some of this data can be determined using sensors or components that can measure or detect various aspects of a user, while other data can be manually input by the user or otherwise obtained. In at least one embodiment, an arousal determination algorithm can be utilized that takes as input a plurality of different inputs, where the different inputs can be obtained manually, automatically, or otherwise. In at least one embodiment, such an algorithm can employ various types of factors to identify events or activations associated with arousal or "stress" events that activate a sympathetic nervous system response.

[0042] Figure 4 A graphical representation 400 of activations 402 (e.g., wake events, wake activations, reactions, stressors, etc.) provided to a user on a display 404 of a user device 406 is illustrated. In this embodiment, the graphical representation 400 is provided from EDA information, which may be obtained by the user device 406 as described above. In this example, a peak detection algorithm may be utilized to determine a peak or spike 408 above a baseline level 410. In various embodiments, the peak or spike may be determined by evaluating a percentage difference from a baseline, or may be evaluated based on a threshold, among other possible determinations. In various embodiments, information may be sampled over time to determine a user's reaction to a stimulus, and then a subsequent time after the stimulus is determined. By way of example only, different time "bins" may be captured and averaged or normalized in order to provide EDA information to the user. It should be appreciated that the information may not be provided as a line graph, such as Figure 4 1 is illustrated, but in various embodiments may be provided in various other graphical representations to provide information to the user regarding the elevated level of arousal in response to a stimulus.

[0043] In various embodiments, information is provided to the user to illustrate their reaction to an event, which, as noted above, may be described as an arousal event, activation, sympathetic arousal, etc. The information may be EDA information, which provides information about skin conductance in response to sweat or moisture on the skin. Thus, the illustrated embodiments may provide information to the user to inform them of a particular reaction to a stimulus. By way of example only, the user may notice that they have an activation or spike before a meeting with their boss, and as a result, the user may know that it may be beneficial to perform deep breathing exercises or other calming activities before the meeting.

[0044] Embodiments of the present disclosure may combine various information to generate a graphical representation 400, which may include additional information in addition to the EDA information. For example, the user device 406 may include other sensors that can provide context to the information. The user may have a first baseline when working and a second baseline when exercising. Therefore, the user device 406 can be used to determine that the user is exercising (e.g., elevated heart rate, set to exercise mode, GPS information, etc.) and can compare the user's response to a different user than when the user is resting, because when the user is exercising or performing another known strenuous activity, the stimulus response may be known and expected. As will be described below, in various embodiments, the user device 406 may prompt the user to provide EDA information.

[0045] Figure 5 A representation 500 of a display 404 including a user device 406 is provided to the user with a prompt 502 to start a session of recording EDA information. The prompt may be in response to the user selecting or completing a mode. For example, after the user completes an exercise activity, the user device 406 may prompt the user to receive information in order to analyze the user's reaction to the exercise. In various embodiments, as noted above, this may determine whether the user is particularly exhausted due to the exercise event, which may prompt the user to obtain additional recovery in order to optimize performance. In other embodiments, prompt 502 may be provided before starting the event. For example, a user may start a meditation session and may be prompted to provide EDA information to obtain a baseline measurement of their arousal level. The user may continue to provide information during the session in order to track their arousal level throughout the session, which may indicate the quality of the user's attention or session. For example, a spike or peak may indicate a distraction.

[0046] Fig. 6AA representation 600 of a display 404 of a user device 406 is included that provides a prompt 602 to a user to begin a calming exercise after detecting activation (e.g., arousal) exceeding a threshold. In this embodiment, the user may have provided EDA information prior to receiving the prompt, or the information may be obtained from continuous measurements and / or from a combination of measurements received from one or more sensors. In this example, the prompt 602 recommends a breathing exercise for the user.

[0047] Figure 6B A representation 650 of a display 404 of a user device 406 is included, providing an information graphical representation 652 and a message 654 to the user. The graphical representation 652 includes EDA information in a visual format, enabling the user to see how his or her responses decrease over time, which may be based at least in part on the guided breathing session provided by the user device 406. Additionally, the message 654 may provide information to the user throughout the session, such as by including instructions. In this example, the user has received an affirmative message indicating that the breathing exercise has reduced their arousal level, which may provide motivation for the user to continue using the feature.

[0048] In various embodiments, user device 406 may include one or more features or sensors that can detect whether a user has properly positioned themselves to provide EDA information. For example, user device 406 may include a pressure sensor that determines whether a user has sufficiently engaged screen 404 to provide information. Additionally, other sensors and components may also be utilized in embodiments, such as a timer that alerts a user that a measurement has been obtained or provides a countdown, tactile feedback that provides instructions, and the like.

[0049] Fig. 7A and Figure 7B Representations 700, 750 of meditation sessions utilizing embodiments of the present disclosure are provided. In this example, Fig. 7A As shown, the display 404 transmits a prompt 702 for the user to activate EDA measurement using the user device 406. In various embodiments, the prompt 702 can be associated with a selected activity, in this case a meditation session. During the session, the user's arousal response can be monitored, which can indicate distraction during the session. In some embodiments, the user will maintain contact with the user device 406 during the session to provide EDA information.

[0050] Figure 7BIncluding representation 750, where the user device 406 provides feedback to the user in the form of an auditory sound 752 and / or a vibration 754, indicating an alert to the user about the elevated arousal level. In this example, the user's EDA information can be processed to identify one or more arousal events (e.g., peaks). Upon identification, feedback can be provided to the user to make adjustments to reduce the arousal level, thereby providing an improved meditation session. It should be appreciated that a message or the like can be provided on the display 404 at this time, but it may be advantageous to extinguish or otherwise provide a blank screen during the meditation session.

[0051] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide useful EDA information directly within consumer products such as wearable devices, which users can evaluate and then react to. For example, users can receive acute or continuous measurements to provide information about how users react to certain events, such as stress or arousal events, in order to identify steps or techniques for controlling or anticipating reactions, among other benefits. In addition, this information can enable self-discovery for users to monitor their arousal levels at different points in the day in order to identify triggering events or situations where arousal spikes may occur, which can provide information to users to make changes to their lifestyle to control these events.

[0052] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be utilized to provide various levels of functionality within the wearable devices described herein. For example, in various embodiments, the wearable device may be used for lie detection. For example, when an individual is nervous, he or she may exhibit a neurological response that may be detected via EDA. When paired with one or more other sensors such as a heart rate sensor, information similar to that utilized in a polygraph may be obtained in a smaller form factor, which may provide additional use cases.

[0053] Various embodiments may also be used to calculate or determine a stress metric, as described in application serial number 62 / 062,818 filed on August 7, 2020. Thus, the EDA information may provide a piece of information to calculate additional scores or tracking information that may improve a user's daily life, or provide additional information that may promote improvements or changes in a user's lifestyle.

[0054] As noted above, embodiments may enable a user to conduct self-discovery to identify one or more stressful or arousal events, enabling the user to prepare and potentially utilize strategies to overcome the response. For example, a user may be preparing for a speech, and the anticipation may result in an arousal event that the wearable device is able to detect. Although the user may feel confident about the speech, the information provided by the wearable device may enable the user to perform one or more calming exercises prior to the speech in order to improve performance. Additionally, providing information to the user may indicate that the user should practice their speech again to improve their confidence.

[0055] Various embodiments may combine EDA information, and potentially one or more other components of sensor information, for mental health screening or diagnosis. As an example, when paired with additional information that may be provided by a licensed mental health care practitioner, a reduced sensory response or an elevated sensory response may indicate one or more conditions. In addition, if the user agrees to share this information with the practitioner, such as to help the user identify anxiety-provoking events, the EDA information may also provide information to the practitioner. Thus, to facilitate diagnosis, this information may be used to detect arousal responses that may be higher or lower than expected.

[0056] In certain embodiments, user health and wellness may also benefit from readings obtained through EDA information to determine arousal reactions. For example, with respect to women's health, hot flashes may be detected based on the user's reactions (e.g., increased sweating), which may facilitate diagnosis of the condition. In certain embodiments, the wearable device may provide information to the user to predict or otherwise explain what is happening, which may reduce the anxiety felt by the user. In the example of hot flashes, the display may provide a message informing the user that they are having a hot flash, provide techniques to control the hot flashes, etc., which may help calm the user.

[0057] As described herein, in various embodiments, correlations with other sensors may also be provided and utilized. For example, a sleep or stress score may be improved by incorporating a wake-up response that may indicate disturbances during sleep and / or high stress events during the day. Additionally, other information may be further utilized to inform or improve the detection and classification of wake-up events. For example, heart rate, heart rate variability, breathing rate, etc. may be indicators of wake-up events. However, as noted above, additional information may also be used to ignore wake-up events, such as responses that are elevated during known intense exercise. In this way, wake-up responses may adjust their thresholds and / or baselines based on information from other sensors. Additionally, various sensors and sensor information may provide information to the sensor to start recording data. For example, an accelerometer within a wearable device may indicate that the user is not sitting still, which may result in noisy or unreliable information.

[0058] Embodiments of the present disclosure may also be specifically selected for performing high frequency measurements (e.g., approximately 125 Hz) compared to conventional techniques utilizing lower frequencies. As a result, existing on-board power supplies and systems may be utilized, which reduces the weight and complexity of the circuit design of the wearable device. For example, in various embodiments, high frequency measurements may provide a signal of reduced quality, however, the presence of other components of the wearable device may drive the design of the circuit system for performing EDA measurements. Various embodiments may include one or more switching circuits to improve data acquisition and / or increase current strength to improve signal quality.

[0059] Reference now Figure 8 , illustrating a flow chart of an embodiment of a method 800 for identifying a wake-up event according to the present disclosure. It should be understood that for any process discussed herein, there may be additional, fewer, or alternative steps performed in a similar or alternative order or in parallel within the scope of various embodiments. In this example, as shown at (802), method 800 includes activating a wake-up monitoring service for a user device. For example, a user may load a program stored on the wearable device that receives sensor information to evaluate or determine the user's wake-up level in response to an event in his or her life. As shown at (804), method 800 includes evaluating whether data collection is sufficient, such as whether the user has a suitable connection with the leads or electrodes. If not, as shown at (806), method 800 includes displaying instructions to the user to adjust contact for collection. If yes, as shown at (808), method 800 includes collecting data indicating a wake-up event over a period of time. In various embodiments, the data collection may be EDA information that can be used to determine a wake-up event, which may be indicated by increased skin conductivity. As shown at (810), method 800 includes transforming the data, for example, by continuously evaluating the information over a given time period and / or a specific time period, and then averaging or normalizing to enable smoothing of the data. Additional transformations may be applied to the data, such as changing the format to enable interaction with one or more other devices. In some embodiments, the transformation is a derivative.

[0060] As shown at (812), method 800 includes evaluating the data to determine whether one or more segments or bins exceed a threshold. For example, the threshold may be a minimum threshold that indicates a wake-up event. Additionally, the threshold may be a percentage increase over a baseline event calculated for the user. Various other methods may also be used to identify the threshold. For example, the threshold may be associated with a sudden change of a certain percentage of the data for the time period before it. Additionally, the threshold may also be evaluated based on how many different peaks or changes there are over a period of time. Thereafter, as shown at (814), method 800 includes providing a notification to the user about the wake-up event. For example, the user may be notified of the wake-up event and provided with a suggestion to perform one or more exercises to relax.

[0061] Fig. 9 900 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a method 900 for determining a baseline level for a user according to the present disclosure. The baseline level for a user may refer to a baseline EDA reaction and / or a baseline arousal level. The baseline may correspond to a reaction value and / or the number of reaction increases over a period of time. In this example, as shown at (902), the method 900 includes determining 902 for a user associated with a wearable device to activate a wake-up event. For example, the user may selectively load an application that records EDA information to determine the arousal level. As shown at (904), the method 900 includes receiving data from one or more sensors of the wearable device. The data may be associated with a state such as "not awake" and "awake". As shown at (906), the method 900 includes determining a baseline value for the user based at least in part on the data. In various embodiments, the user may receive instructions for providing information to determine a baseline. For example, the user may be instructed to sit quietly for a short period of time before providing information. As described above, the baseline may be associated with a reaction level or with its number of reactions that increase over a period of time. In various embodiments, the baseline may be updated over time. For example, average wake-up can be determined at different times of the day and then averaged to generate a baseline wake-up. In this way, the user's baseline can be adjusted over time to adapt to different events or changes in the user's life. As shown at (908), method 900 includes storing baseline values ​​for the user. In some embodiments, different values ​​can be stored for different activities, such as a baseline for work, a baseline for exercise, etc. In some embodiments, as shown at (910), method 900 can include collecting basic information from multiple other users, such as those who have provided permission for their information to be collected and anonymized. As shown at (912), method 900 can include classifying users. For example, the classification can be based on the user's demographic information, location, position, etc. In this way, an initial baseline can be provided, and the user information can then be adjusted from a baseline that can be predicted based on other similar users.

[0062] Fig.10 Flowchart of an embodiment of a method 1000 for providing instructions to a user to complete an event in response to the user's arousal state. In this example, a message 1002 indicating an elevated arousal state is provided to the user. For example, a wearable device may provide a message or alert indicating a detected elevated arousal state, which may be obtained from EDA information collected via the device. The user may provide an input 1004 requesting participation in the event. For example, the event may be a guided meditation application that provides breathing exercises to the user, which may be specifically selected to reduce the user's currently elevated arousal state. Information 1006 related to the user's arousal state may be received. For example, the user may be instructed to position a portion of their body on the wearable device to enable data collection. The device may then provide instructions 1008 for completing the event. In the example of a guided meditation application, the instructions may involve breathing exercises. During the event, the user's information and arousal state may be monitored. In various embodiments, the event may be a timed event, or the event may continue until the user's arousal state reaches a determined level. In this way, users in an elevated arousal state may be notified and then instructed to take action to reduce their arousal state.

[0063] Fig.11A collection of basic components 1100 of one or more devices according to the present disclosure in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. In this example, the component 1100 includes at least one processor 1102 for executing instructions that can be stored in a memory device or element 1104. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the device can include many types of memory, data storage, or computer-readable media, such as a first data storage for program instructions executed by (multiple) processors 1102, the same or separate storage can be used for images or data, removable memory can be used to share information with other devices, and any number of communication schemes can be available for sharing with other devices. The component 1100 also includes at least one type of display 1106, such as a touch screen, electronic ink (e-ink), organic light emitting diode (OLED), or liquid crystal display (LCD), although devices such as servers can communicate information via other means, such as through light and data transmission systems. In addition, the component 1100 includes one or more networking devices 1108, such as ports, network interface cards, or wireless transceivers, which enable communication on at least one network. In addition, as shown, assembly 1100 includes at least one input / output element 1110 that can receive conventional input from the user. Input / output element 1110 can include, for example, button, touch pad, touch screen, roller, joystick, keyboard, mouse, trackball, keypad or any other such device or element, so that the user can input commands to the device. In addition, in some embodiments, (one or more) input / output element 1110 also can be connected by wireless infrared or bluetooth or other links. However, in some embodiments, such equipment may not include any button at all, and may only be controlled by the combination of visual and audio commands, so that the user can control the device without having to contact with the device.

[0064] As discussed, according to the described embodiment, different schemes can be implemented in various environments. As will be appreciated, although a Web-based environment is used for the purpose of explanation in several examples presented herein, various embodiments can be implemented using different environments appropriately. Component 1100 can also include an electronic client device, which can include any appropriate device that can be operated to transmit and receive requests, messages or information through an appropriate network and to transmit information back to the user of the device. Examples of such client devices include personal computers, cell phones, handheld messaging devices, laptop computers, set-top boxes, personal data assistants, e-book readers, etc. The network can include any appropriate network, including intranets, the Internet, cellular networks, local area networks or any other such networks or combinations thereof. The components used for such a system can depend at least in part on the type of selected network and / or environment. The protocols and components used to communicate via such a network are well-known, and will not be discussed in detail here. Communication by a network can be realized via wired or wireless connections and combinations thereof. In this example, the network includes the Internet because the environment includes a web server for receiving requests and serving content in response to the requests, although it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that alternative devices serving similar purposes could be used for other networks.

[0065] The illustrative environment includes at least one application server and a data store. It should be understood that there may be several application servers, layers, or other elements, processes, or components that may be linked or otherwise configured that can interact to perform tasks such as obtaining data from an appropriate data store. As used herein, the term "data store" refers to any device or combination of devices that can store, access, and retrieve data, which may include any combination and quantity of data servers, databases, data storage devices, and data storage media in any standard, distributed, or clustered environment. The application server can include any appropriate hardware and software for integrating with the data store as needed to execute aspects of one or more applications of the client device, and handling most of the data access and business logic of the application.

[0066] The application server cooperates with the data storage to provide access control services and can generate content to be transmitted to the user, such as text, graphics, audio and / or video, which can be served to the user by the Web server in the form of HTML, XML or another appropriate structured language in this example. The handling of all requests and responses and the content delivery between the client device and the application server can be handled by the Web server. It should be understood that the Web and application servers are not necessary, but are only example components, because the structured code discussed herein can be executed on any appropriate device or host discussed elsewhere herein. The data storage can include several separate data tables, databases or other data storage mechanisms and media for storing data related to specific aspects. For example, the illustrated data storage includes a mechanism for storing content (e.g., production data) and user information, which can be used to serve content for the production side. The data storage is also shown as including a mechanism for storing logs or session data. It should be understood that there can be many other aspects that need to be stored in the data storage, such as page image information and access rights information, which can be stored in any of the mechanisms listed above, or in additional mechanisms stored in the data storage. The data store is operable to receive instructions from the application server through logic associated therewith, and in response thereto acquire, update, or otherwise process data. In one example, a user may submit a search request for a certain type of item. In this case, the data store may access user information to verify the user's identity, and may access directory details to obtain information about that type of item. The information may then be returned to the user, such as in a list of results on a web page that the user can view via a browser on the user's device. Information about a particular item of interest can be viewed in a dedicated page or window in the browser.

[0067] Each server will typically include an operating system that provides executable program instructions for the general management and operation of the server, and will typically include a computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor of the server, allow the server to perform its intended functions. Suitable implementations of the operating system and general functionality of the server are known or commercially available and are readily implemented by one of ordinary skill in the art, particularly in light of the disclosure herein.

[0068] The environment in one embodiment is a distributed computing environment, utilizing several computer systems and components interconnected via communication links, using one or more computer networks or direct connections. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that such a system may operate equally well in a system having fewer or more components than illustrated. Therefore, the depiction of the system herein should be viewed as illustrative in nature and not limiting on the scope of the present disclosure.

[0069] Various embodiments can be further implemented in a variety of operating environments, and in some cases, can include one or more user computers or computing devices that can be used to operate any of a plurality of applications. The user or client device can include any of a variety of general-purpose personal computers, such as desktop or laptop computers running standard operating systems, and cellular, wireless, and handheld devices running mobile software and capable of supporting multiple network and messaging protocols. Devices capable of generating events or requests can also include wearable computers (e.g., smart watches or glasses), VR headsets, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, voice command recognition systems, and the like. Such a system can also include multiple workstations running any of a variety of commercially available operating systems and other known applications for purposes such as development and database management. These devices can also include other electronic devices, such as virtual terminals, thin clients, gaming systems, and other devices capable of communicating via a network.

[0070] Most embodiments utilize at least one network familiar to those skilled in the art, supporting communications using a variety of commercially available protocols such as TCP / IP, FTP, UPnP, NFS, and CIFS. The network can be, for example, a local area network, a wide area network, a virtual private network, the Internet, an intranet, an extranet, a public switched telephone network, an infrared network, a wireless network, and any combination thereof.

[0071] In embodiments utilizing a Web server, the Web server can run a variety of server or middle-tier applications, including HTTP servers, FTP servers, CGI servers, data servers, Java servers, and business application servers. The server(s) can also execute programs or scripts in response to requests from user devices, such as by executing one or more Web applications, which can be implemented in any programming language such as One or more scripts or programs written in C, C# or C++ or any scripting language, such as Perl, Python or TCL and combinations thereof. The server(s) may also include a database server, including but not limited to, and Commercially available servers, as well as open source servers, such as MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, MongoDB, and any other server capable of storing, retrieving, and accessing structured or unstructured data. The database server may include a table-based server, a document-based server, an unstructured server, a relational server, a non-relational server, or a combination of these and / or other database servers.

[0072] The environment can include various data storage and other memories and storage media as discussed above. These can reside in various locations, such as local (and / or reside therein) storage media in one or more computers, or away from any or all computers across a network. In certain embodiments, information can reside in a storage area network (SAN) familiar to those skilled in the art. Similarly, any necessary files for performing functions belonging to computers, servers or other network devices can be appropriately stored locally and / or remotely. In the case where the system includes a computerized device, each such device can include hardware elements that can be electrically coupled via a bus, and the element includes, for example, at least one central processing unit (CPU), at least one input device (e.g., mouse, keyboard, controller, touch-sensitive display element or keypad) and at least one output device (e.g., display device, printer or speaker). Such a system can also include one or more storage devices, such as disk drives, optical storage devices and solid-state storage devices, such as random access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM), and removable media devices, memory cards, flash memory cards, etc.

[0073] Such equipment can also include a computer-readable storage medium reader, a communication device (e.g., a modem, a network card (wireless or wired), an infrared communication device) and a working memory as described above. A computer-readable storage medium reader can be connected to a computer-readable storage medium representing a remote, local, fixed and / or removable storage device and a storage medium for temporarily and / or more permanently containing, storing, transmitting and retrieving computer-readable information, or be configured to receive the computer-readable storage medium and the storage medium. The system and various equipment will also generally include a plurality of software applications, modules, services or other elements located in at least one working memory device, including an operating system and an application program, such as a client application or a Web browser. It should be appreciated that alternative embodiments can have many changes from the above. For example, the customized hardware and / or specific elements that may also be used can be implemented in hardware, software (including portable software, such as a small application) or both. In addition, connections to other computing devices such as network input / output devices can be adopted.

[0074] Storage media and other non-transitory computer-readable media for containing code or code portions can include any suitable media known or used in the art, such as but not limited to volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology, for storing information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data, including RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical storage, cassettes, tapes, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and can be accessed by the system device. Based on the disclosure and teachings provided herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand other ways and / or methods of implementing various embodiments.

[0075] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that these embodiments are presented only by way of example, rather than by way of limitation. Similarly, various figures may depict example architectures or other configurations of the present disclosure, which is done to help understand the features and functions that can be included in the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated example architectures or configurations, but can be implemented using various alternative architectures and configurations. Additionally, although the present disclosure has been described above according to various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features and functions described in one or more of the separate embodiments do not limit their adaptability to the specific embodiments used to describe them. Rather, they can be applied to one or more of the other embodiments of the present disclosure individually or in a certain combination, whether or not these embodiments are described, and whether or not these features are presented as part of the described embodiments. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to any of the embodiments in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0076] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) shall be given the ordinary and customary meanings understood by ordinary technicians in the field and shall not be limited to special or customized meanings unless expressly defined as such herein. It should be noted that when describing certain features or aspects of the present disclosure, the use of a particular term should not be understood as implying that the term is redefined herein to be limited to include any specific characteristics of the feature or aspect of the present disclosure associated with the term. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the terms and phrases used in this application and variations thereof, especially in the appended claims, should be interpreted as open-ended rather than restrictive. As an example of the foregoing, the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", "including but not limited to", etc.; the term "including" as used herein is synonymous with "comprising", "containing", "having" or "characterized by", and is inclusive or open-ended and does not exclude additional, unstated elements or method steps; the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least"; the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to"; the term "example" is used to provide illustrative examples of the items in question, rather than an exhaustive or limiting list thereof; adjectives such as "known", "normal", "standard" and terms of similar meaning should not be interpreted as limiting the described items to a given time period or items available as of a given time, but should be understood to cover known, normal or standard technologies available or known at any time now or in the future; and the use of terms like "preferably", "preferred", "desired" or "expected" and words of similar meaning should not be understood to imply that certain features are critical, necessary or even important to the structure or function of the invention, but are merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not be utilized in a particular embodiment of the invention. Likewise, a group of items connected with the conjunction "and" should not be read as requiring each of those items to be present in the grouping, but should be read as "and / or" unless expressly stated otherwise. Similarly, a group of items connected with the conjunction "or" should not be read as requiring mutual exclusivity among the group, but should be read as "and / or" unless expressly stated otherwise.

[0077] Where a numerical range is provided, it is understood that the upper and lower limits, and every intervening value between the upper and lower limits of the range, is encompassed within the embodiments.

[0078] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and / or singular terms herein, those skilled in the art may convert the plural to the singular and / or the singular to the plural as is appropriate for the context and / or application. For the sake of clarity, various singular / plural transformations may be clearly set forth herein. The indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude pluralities. A single processor or other unit may perform the functions of several items stated in a claim. The mere fact that certain measures are cited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. Any reference signs in the claims should not be interpreted as limiting the scope.

[0079] Those skilled in the art will further understand that if a specific number of an introduced claim statement is intended, such intent will be expressly stated in the claim, and if such a statement is missing, such intent does not exist. For example, to aid understanding, the following appended claims may contain the use of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim statements. However, the use of such phrases should not be interpreted as implying that the introduction of a claim statement by the indefinite article "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such an introduced claim statement to embodiments containing only one such statement, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and an indefinite article such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and / or "an" should generally be interpreted as meaning "at least one" or "one or more"); this also applies to the use of definite articles introducing claim statements. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim statement is expressly stated, those skilled in the art will recognize that such a statement should generally be interpreted as meaning at least the stated number (e.g., a bare statement of "two statements" without other modifiers generally means at least two statements, or two or more statements). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention similar to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, such construction is generally intended to be understood in the sense that one skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but is not limited to systems having only A, only B, only C, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention similar to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, such construction is generally intended to be understood in the sense that one skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but is not limited to systems having only A, only B, only C, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). One skilled in the art would further understand that virtually any disjunctive word and / or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the specification, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibility of including one, either, or both of these terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

[0080] All quantities expressing the number of components, reaction conditions, etc. used in the specification should be understood to be modified by the term "about" in all instances. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters set forth herein are approximate values, which can vary according to the desired properties sought to be obtained. At least, and without attempting to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of any claim in any application claiming priority to this application, each numerical parameter should be interpreted according to the number of significant figures and ordinary rounding methods.

[0081] All features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying exhibits, claims, abstracts and drawings), and / or all steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations in which at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive. The disclosure is not limited to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The disclosure extends to any novel one or any novel combination of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstracts and drawings), or to any novel one or any novel combination of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0082] Reference now Fig.12 , a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a circuit 1200 for performing EDA measurements according to the present disclosure is illustrated. It should be appreciated that the circuit 1200 is for illustrative purposes only, and different configurations may be used in various embodiments. Additionally, various features, such as resistors and ground connections, have been omitted for clarity. As shown, the illustrated circuit 1200 includes a power supply 1202, which may be provided by a battery of the wearable device. As will be appreciated, the power supply may be a DC power supply, and may also provide electrical energy to other components within the wearable device, and as a result, the operation of the circuit 1200 may be regulated by how the power supply 1202 interacts with various other components of the wearable device. As an example, the circuit 1200 may further include a resistance circuit 1204 that receives power from the power supply 1202 to measure skin conductance. In various embodiments, the resistance circuit 1204 may include one or more electrodes that a user may contact using, for example, a user's finger, using a user's palm and wrist, and / or any combination, as described herein. The resulting resistance is therefore provided as an input to various operational amplifiers (op amps) 1206 to provide an increased output potential. Output circuits 1208 may receive information from a series of op amps 1208 and, in various embodiments, may transmit the output to one or more controllers for further calculations.

[0083] Various modifications to the embodiments described in the present disclosure may be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but to the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are encompassed in the claims set listed below or are proposed in the future.

Claims

1. A method for detecting a user's wake-up event using a wearable computing device worn on a wrist, comprising: receiving data indicative of the wake event from a plurality of sensors on the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the plurality of sensors include at least a first electrode utilizing a bottom surface area of ​​the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the bottom surface area or a portion thereof is configured to contact a wrist of a user, and wherein the plurality of sensors include at least a second electrode utilizing a top surface area of ​​the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the at least first electrode and the at least second electrode are electrically isolated within the wrist-worn wearable computing device, and wherein the data indicating the wake-up event comprises at least skin electrical activity (EDA) data captured using the plurality of sensors, the at least one second electrode comprises at least one skin electrical activity sensor, wherein the skin electrical activity data is captured when the user places one or more fingers on the at least one second electrode; sorting the data indicative of the wake-up event into a plurality of bins, the plurality of bins corresponding to time periods; determining that at least one bin of the plurality of bins exceeds a threshold; and In response to the at least one bin exceeding the threshold, providing a notification identifying the wake event to the user via a display screen of the wrist-worn wearable computing device.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The arousal event is caused by a sympathetic nervous system response of the user.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The notification includes suggestions to the user on how to reduce the sympathetic nervous system response.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The data indicative of the wake event includes electrocardiogram (ECG) data captured using the plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors including at least one ECG sensor. The method of claim 1 , further comprising converting data indicative of the wake event.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein: Converting the data indicative of the wake event includes at least one of calculating a derivative of the data, averaging the data over the plurality of bins, normalizing the data, or filtering the data.

7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: upon receiving input from the user, activating a wake-up monitoring service; Providing data collection instructions to the user; as well as A determination is made that contact of the user with the wrist-worn wearable computing device is sufficient for the data collection.

8. A wrist-worn wearable computing device comprising: Display screen; a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises at least a first electrode utilizing a bottom surface area of ​​the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the bottom surface area or a portion thereof is configured to contact a wrist of a user, and wherein the plurality of sensors comprises at least a second electrode utilizing a top surface area of ​​the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the at least first electrode and the at least second electrode are electrically isolated within the wrist-worn wearable computing device; at least one processor; and a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: receiving data indicative of a wake event from the plurality of sensors on the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the data indicative of the wake event comprises at least electrodermal activity (EDA) data captured using the plurality of sensors, the at least one second electrode comprising at least one electrodermal activity sensor, wherein the electrodermal activity data is captured when a user places one or more fingers on the at least one second electrode; sorting the data indicative of the wake event into a plurality of bins, the plurality of bins corresponding to time periods; determining that at least one bin of the plurality of bins exceeds a threshold; and In response to the at least one bin exceeding the threshold, providing a notification to a user via the display screen identifying the wake event.

9. The wrist-worn wearable computing device of claim 8, wherein: The arousal event is caused by a sympathetic nervous system response of the user, and wherein the notification includes a suggestion to the user on how to reduce the sympathetic nervous system response.

10. The wrist-worn wearable computing device of claim 8, wherein: The plurality of sensors includes at least one or more electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors, wherein the data indicative of the wake-up event includes at least ECG data.

11. The wrist-worn wearable computing device of claim 8, wherein: When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the at least one processor further causes: The data indicative of the wake-up event is converted.

12. The wrist-worn wearable computing device of claim 11, wherein: Converting the data indicative of the wake event includes at least one of calculating a derivative of the data, averaging the data over the plurality of bins, normalizing the data, or filtering the data.

13. The wrist-worn wearable computing device of claim 8, wherein: When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the at least one processor further causes: upon receiving input from the user, activating a wake-up monitoring service; Providing data collection instructions to the user; as well as A determination is made that contact of the user with the wrist-worn wearable computing device is sufficient for the data collection.

14. The wrist-worn wearable computing device of claim 8, wherein: The threshold comprises at least one of an activity value, a percentage over a baseline, or a number of wake events over a period of time.

15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: receiving data indicative of a wake event from a plurality of sensors on a wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein: The plurality of sensors include at least a first electrode utilizing a bottom surface area of ​​the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the bottom surface area or a portion thereof is configured to contact a wrist of a user, and wherein the plurality of sensors include at least a second electrode utilizing a top surface area of ​​the wrist-worn wearable computing device, wherein the at least first electrode and the at least second electrode are electrically isolated within the wrist-worn wearable computing device, and wherein the data indicating the wake-up event comprises at least skin electrical activity (EDA) data captured using the plurality of sensors, the at least one second electrode comprises at least one skin electrical activity sensor, wherein the skin electrical activity data is captured when the user places one or more fingers on the at least one second electrode; sorting the data indicative of the wake event into a plurality of bins, the plurality of bins corresponding to time periods; determining that at least one bin of the plurality of bins exceeds a threshold; and In response to the at least one bin exceeding the threshold, providing a notification to a user via a display screen identifying the wake event.

16. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein: The plurality of sensors includes at least one or more electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors, wherein the data indicative of the wake-up event includes at least ECG data.

17. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein: When the instructions are executed by at least one processor, the at least one processor further causes the at least one processor to: upon receiving input from the user, activating a wake-up monitoring service; Providing data collection instructions to the user; as well as A determination is made that contact of the user with the wrist-worn wearable computing device is sufficient for the data collection.

18. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein: The threshold comprises at least one of an activity value, a percentage over a baseline, or a number of wake events over a period of time.

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