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TODAY’S PATENT – WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS

Hariprasath Karunakaran

Hariprasath Karunakaran

Published on July 21, 2024•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US8787006B2

  • ✓Protects the hermetic ceramic and sapphire crystal underbody sensor cluster of the Apple Watch.
  • ✓Integrates photoplethysmography (PPG) green LEDs and photodiodes with titanium ECG electrode rings.
  • ✓Compensates for skin tone pigmentation and wrist movement artifacts using multi-wavelength differential algorithmic filtering.
  • ✓Pioneered consumer wearable cardiac arrhythmia detection, pulse oximetry, and clinical atrial fibrillation screening.
TODAY’S PATENT – WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US8787006B2
Patent Number: US8787006B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: July 22, 2024
Assignee: Apple Inc

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US8787006B2) was invented by Albert J. Golko, Mathias W. Schmidt & Felix Alvarez. It was patented by USPTO on July 22nd, 2014. Currently, it stands assigned to Apple Inc. The invention relates to a novel electronic wristband that improves the functioning of portable electronic devices. This bracelet is capable of accommodating a […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US8787006B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

TODAY’S PATENT – WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS
Figure: TODAY’S PATENT – WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS — Official Technical Drawing · US8787006B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “TODAY’S PATENT – WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US8787006B2 position Apple Inc with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.

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Hariprasath Karunakaran

Hariprasath Karunakaran

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Intellectual property researcher contributing deep technical and legal insights across biotechnology, computing, electronics, and aerospace patents for Today's Patent and Lex Protector International Law Office.

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