Garmin’s patented system estimates acclimatization to heat and altitude, adjusting fitness level estimates accordingly. A wearable device with heart rate sensor, memory, and display calculates heat dose using real-time weather data and training history, presenting alerts and correcting VO2max value based on the calculated heat dose. GlobalData’s report on Garmin gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Garmin, Fitness trackers was a key innovation area identified from patents. Garmin's grant share as of May 2024 was 51%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Wearable device estimating fitness level based on environmental conditions
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11998802B2) discloses a wearable electronic device designed to be worn by a user. The device includes features such as a heart rate sensor, GPS receiver, data interface, memory with training history data, and a display, all controlled by a processor. The processor is programmed to acquire real-time weather information, training history data, and heart rate information to calculate a heat dose for the user. It can also calculate a corrected VO2max value and a heat acclimation value, providing alerts to indicate the user's readiness for exercise based on these calculations.
Moreover, the device can update the training history data with the generated information and control the display to present the corrected VO2max value and exercise readiness alerts. By utilizing a combination of real-time weather information, training history data, heart rate information, and GPS data, this wearable device aims to provide users with valuable insights into their heat exposure, fitness levels, and readiness for physical activity. The patent highlights the device's ability to offer personalized and data-driven guidance to enhance the user's exercise experience and optimize performance based on environmental conditions and individual fitness metrics.
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