Suzanne Jane Levy

US Patent:

20230029042, Jan 26, 2023

Filed:

Aug 24, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/894889

Inventors:

- Menlo Park CA, US
Lawrence W. ARNE - Palo Alto CA, US
Suzanne LEVY - Belmont CA, US
Drew DUNDAS - San Anselmo CA, US
Greg KOSKOWICH - Pleasanton CA, US
Pragati Rao MANDIKAL VASUKI - Menlo Park CA, US
Srinivasamurthy Ravi PRAKASH - Saratoga CA, US
Rodney C. PERKINS - Woodside CA, US
Stuart W. WENZEL - San Carlos CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
H04R 1/10
A61B 5/11
A61B 5/318
A61B 5/1455
A61B 5/0205

Abstract:

Methods of measuring biometric characteristics using a sensor positioned in an ear canal of a user are provided. The sensor is positioned on or connected to an ear tip, a contact hearing device, or one or more components thereof. One or more biometric signals may be sensed from the sensor. The biometric characteristic of the user is measured or derived from these sensed signals, and include but are not limited to the temperature of the user, acoustic signal(s) from the user, movement(s) of the user, a ballistocardiogram, an electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.