Google files patent for a smart lens that’s injected into an eye
This smart lens would have an accommodation sensor, a controller, data storage, antenna and a rechargeable thin-film solid-state battery to provide power.
ITC judge rules that 2 Jawbone patents Fitbit was accused of infringing upon are...
Jawbone also alleged that Fitbit stole its trade secrets when it hired former Jawbone employees; this claim had sufficient merit to debate in court...
Google looking to use drones to deliver emergency medical help
This hi-tech system would be more efficient than calling 911, with drone coming to save the day and help people in distress.
Apple Watch to serve as a health companion for the elderly?
A patent application suggests Apple wants to turn its smartwatch into a full-fledged medical device, which could automatically send out an alert when needed.
Microsoft patent envisions using Kinect to make physical replicas of scanned objects
The invention presumes using a pair of Kinect cameras that send the dimensional data to another device that recreates the shape in the real world.
Google scores patent for a smart contact lens for diabetes
The lens features miniature sensors and a micro-thin radio antenna to track glucose levels, and is able to send the information collected to a mobile device.
Google patents a cancer-fighting wearable device
The filing describes a wrist-worn device that can automatically modify or destroy one or more targets in the blood that have an adverse health effect.
Telcare secures USPTO’s patent allowance for its mobile glucometer tech
One of the areas covered by this patent allowance prevents the radio from interfering with the accuracy of the blood glucose measurement.
Valencell scores 8 new patents from USPTO
The new patents cover monitoring and tracking of biometrics across a variety of form-factors, such as earbuds, wristbands, armbands and jewelry.
Apple’s HealthKit trademark covers watches, sensors and medical devices
The complete list mentions: health, fitness, exercise, and wellness sensors, monitors and displays; medical apparatus and devices, and more.