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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150071280 | Underwater transceiver device, underwater communication system and related communication method - The invention concerns an underwater transceiver device, communications system and method of communicating sensor data underwater. The transceiver device comprises a sensor unit or a sensor connection for an external sensor unit for providing a sensor value and a communication unit functionally connected to the sensor unit or connection and comprising means for wirelessly transmitting the sensor value to another underwater device as data packets according to a timing scheme. According to the invention, the communication unit further comprises means for wirelessly receiving data packets of other underwater devices, and means for adjusting the timing scheme based on data packets received so as to avoid simultaneous transmitting of underwater devices. The invention enables energy-efficient and robust communications between diving equipment. | 03-12-2015 |
20150071039 | Underwater communication system and related communicating method and devices - The invention relates to an underwater communication system and method. The system comprises at least one underwater remote device comprising a processing unit and functionally connected to the processing unit first magnetoinductive communication means capable of communicating with other underwater devices using magnetic induction, and a wearable underwater monitor device comprising second magnetoinductive communication means capable of communicating with said remote device using magnetic induction. According to the invention, the remote device further comprises functionally connected to said processing unit acoustic communication means capable of transmitting acoustic signals. The invention helps to keep the monitor device small and energy efficient, still allowing for long-distance underwater communications. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070825 | Electronic display suitable for submersion - There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection. | 03-12-2015 |
20140323889 | Headphones measuring heart-rate - The invention relates to headphones and a method for listening to music or some other audio signal, which headphones comprise at least one sound source such as a an earphone to be placed in the vicinity of the ear, for producing sound, and a galvanic conductor for feeding an electrical signal from a signal source, such as a music player or similar, to the sound source. In accordance with the invention at least one sound source is equipped with means for measuring heart rate, as well as means for forwarding heart-rate information wirelessly. | 10-30-2014 |
20140282131 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE EDITOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONAL DEVICES - This invention relates to an editor system for graphical user interfaces used in personal devices, and to a method for enabling a user to selectively display data and edit parameters on the user interface, and to a personal device, like a wristop or a diving computer. In order to edit the graphical user interface having at least one display view, where each set of data fields are arranged in a predetermined manner on the display view, the inventive editor system provides user access to a data field out of a set of data fields to allow user selection of parameters in this field. A list of parameter options valid for said field is displayed for selection by the user, the parameter value of which is to be displayed in said field. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277628 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING SWIMMING PERFORMANCE - The invention relates to a device and method for monitoring a swimming performance. The device comprises one or more motion-sensitive sensors for providing motion data characteristic to the motion of the swimmer during said swimming performance and a computing unit adapted to detect body motions from said motion data using predefined criteria. According to the invention the computing unit comprises means for calculating a plurality of correlation factors depicting correlation of motion data between successive body motions detected, means for storing the correlation factors as a time series, and means for determining one or more parameters characteristic to the swimming performance based on said correlation factors stored. The invention can be used for robust determination of swimmer's turns, distance swum or swimming style, for example. | 09-18-2014 |
20140187900 | SNAP FOR INTEGRATION WITH A GARMENT - The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitor belt. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187899 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates generally to an electrode assembly including a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitoring. The electrode assembly can come in the form of a kit with multiple pieces or in an assembled form. The electrode assembly includes two electrodes with respective snaps connected by a non-stretchable material portion. The electrode assembly can be easily integrated into a garment with minimal interference in the usability of the garment itself. Additionally, the present invention relates to a garment having integrated therein an electrode assembly. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187063 | MALE END OF A TELEMETRIC TRANSCEIVER - The present invention relates to an electronic device which has a male connection portion for connection with a female snap. The male connection portion comprises a conductive stud which is or can be screwed in to a portion of the electronic device via threading on the stud. Furthermore, an adhesive can be added to the stud or an opening of the electronic device in order to provide a secure and water tight seal between the stud and the electronic device. The stud generally makes an electrical connection between a conductive portion of the female snap and an electronic component within the electronic device. The male portion of the stud may also comprise a cavity or opening for receiving a tool for screwing the stud in to the electronic device and/or for receiving a guiding pin of the female snap portion. | 07-03-2014 |
20140183073 | COVER AND CASING FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR LABELING DEVICES BELONGING TO A FAMILY OF DEVICES - The invention relates to a casing for electronic and similar devices. Such casing has a body part and a cover part for covering and to seal the content in the body part. The cover part is a flexible and impermeable foil that extends over an aperture in said body part and onto an essentially even surface surrounding said aperture. The cover part is attached to said surrounding surface by an adhesive. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182148 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A DIRECTION IN A MAGNETIC FIELD - A method and an electronic device for determining the direction of a magnetic field, in which a mobile electronic compass device is used to measure three field vectors of the magnetic field the desired number of times. From each measurement, a data point (p1-p6) is formed in a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, for which measured data points a common reference point (C) is calculated. The location of the device is determined relative to the reference point in said co-ordinate system and the co-ordinates of the reference point obtained are compared to the co-ordinates of at least one previous reference point, and the co-ordinate values of the reference point are calibrated, after which the direction of the magnetic field is indicated with the aid of the reference point. | 07-03-2014 |
20140100788 | METHOD OF MONITORING DIVING AND A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OR PLANNING A DIVE - The invention concerns a method, device and computer program product for monitoring or planning a dive of a diver. The method includes providing data on the composition of gases breathed by the diver during the dive, providing data on the depth or ambient pressure of the diver, and using a model to provide a safe ascent profile for the diver based on the data on the composition of gases and on the depth or ambient pressure. According to the invention, the method further comprising detecting, based on the data on the composition of gases, a gas composition change which may lead to a deep tissue isobaric counter diffusion situation, and the model comprising means for immediately temporally retarding the ascent profile if such gas composition change is detected. The invention can be used to mitigate the harmful effects of dangerous breathing gas changes during diving. | 04-10-2014 |
20140013545 | SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A MODULE TO AN OBJECT - The present invention relates to a system for attaching a module to an object comprising a module having an oblong shape, and an elastic ring. Each elongated end of the module has a recess with an interior surface formed by an upper and lower lip, and the distance between the centres of the interior surfaces of the recesses is substantially equal to the diameter of the elastic ring such that the module can be releasably affixed to the elastic ring. The system provides easy and reliable attachment of the module to a piece of clothing, for example. | 01-16-2014 |
20130311123 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A MEASURABLE TARGET VARIABLE AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method and a system for determining a target variable to be measured in a mobile device. A first physical variable is measured with the aid of a first sensor and a second physical variable with the aid of a second sensor. The second physical variable is different to the first physical variable, or is measured using a different technique. The value of the target variable is calculated with the aid of the measurement of the first and second physical variables. An estimate for the target variable is determined with the aid of at least the measurement of the first physical variable. At least a first error estimate is determined, which depicts the accuracy of the measurement of the first physical variable. The estimate of the target variable is filtered using both the first error estimate and the measurement of the second physical variable. | 11-21-2013 |
20130204567 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING ALTITUDE - The invention relates to a portable electronic device and method for determining altitude. The device can comprise a satellite-positioning sensor for determining the elevation of the device on the basis of satellite data, a barometric sensor for measuring atmospheric-pressure information and/or an acceleration sensor for measuring acceleration information, and means for determining the altitude reading on the basis of the satellite-based elevation and the atmospheric-pressure and/or acceleration information. According to the invention, the means for determining the altitude reading are arranged to calculate a corrected altitude reading with the aid of the rate of change in elevation determined at least partly on the basis of the elevation determined on a satellite basis and atmospheric-pressure and/or acceleration information. With the aid of the invention, the altitude profile of exercise can be measured precisely. | 08-08-2013 |
20130131484 | SNAP AND ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR A HEART RATE MONITOR BELT - The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap integrated within or built within a heart rate monitor belt or snap and electrode assebly. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment. | 05-23-2013 |
20120312052 | Asymmetric butterfly clasp - A clasp according to embodiments of the present invention is particularly well suited to wrist bands of diving watches, specifically metallic link type wrist bands. Such a clasp can be worn in a first closed position during normal usage against a user's bare wrist. The same clasp can then extend so that the same watch and wrist band can be worn by a user over some additional material, such as a dive suit. The extension of the clasp is beneficial as it requires no tools, is simple and reliable. | 12-13-2012 |
20120215116 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING ENERGY CONSUMPTION - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for estimating the energy consumption of a person on the basis of heart rate data. In the method, the beat rate of heart is measured with a sensor or previously measured heart rate data are input for providing heart rate data and the energy consumption of a person is determined on the basis of heart rate data. According to the invention, a first threshold value is selected for the mass of the person and in case the mass of the person is larger than the first threshold value, energy consumption is calculated using a formula taking into account the deviation of the person's mass from the said first threshold value. The invention allows getting more accurate energy consumption estimates especially for overweight persons. | 08-23-2012 |
20110263993 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAINING PARAMETERS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining an exercise parameter during a physical performance or after it. In the method the pulse of the heart is measured by means of a sensor, the pulse value is determined on the basis of the measurement and the said exercise parameter is calculated on the basis of the pulse value. According to the invention, a recovery pulse value is determined on the basis of the pulse value and previously determined pre-data, the value being dynamically varied during the exercise and the said exercise parameter being defined by using the recovery pulse value. With the invention, it is possible to accurately estimate the recovery time required after the performance as well as the energy consumption during the performance. | 10-27-2011 |
20110161455 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NETWORKING - A method of wirelessly networking a system of at least first and second communication nodes includes obtaining a common power source for the at least first and second communication nodes, switching on the common power source, and establishing a power-up time. Each of the first and second communication nodes is capable of tracking the time since the power-up time. The method includes sending a start signal from one of the first and second communication nodes, wherein the start signal occurs after the power-up time and includes at least information of the elapsed time since the power up time. The method includes networking the other of the first and second communication nodes with the one of the first and second communication nodes sending the start signal, if the elapsed time of the other of the first and second communication nodes approximately matches the elapsed time provided in the start signal. | 06-30-2011 |
20100187074 | TWO-FUNCTION CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR A WRIST COMPUTER OR ALIKE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WRIST COMPUTER OR SUCHLIKE TERMINAL - With the aid of the invention, a double-acting control element for a wristop computer or similar and a method for controlling a wristop computer or similar terminal device are created. The control element according to the invention comprises a crown ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100130123 | METHOD IN CONNECTION WITH A WRIST DIVING COMPUTER AND A WRIST DIVING COMPUTER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method and system in connection with a wristop diving computer ( | 05-27-2010 |
20090312657 | COUPLING AND METHOD FOR DETECTING HEART RATE - The invention relates to a coupling and method in a heart-rate measuring apparatus. The coupling in the heart-rate measuring apparatus ( | 12-17-2009 |