WO2022255655A1 - 혈압을 측정하는 웨어러블 전자 장치 및 이의 동작 방법 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments relate to a wearable electronic device for measuring blood pressure and an operating method thereof.
- a user may use an electronic device to measure body-related information and determine his or her physical condition.
- An electronic device may measure various biometric information such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, stress, and/or blood pressure of a user by using a sensor. For example, the electronic device may sense a change in flow of blood flow in blood of a part of the user's body using a sensor. An electronic device may measure various biometric information of a user using sensing information acquired through a sensor. For example, wearable electronic devices may continuously measure various biometric information of a user using sensing information acquired through a sensor while worn by the user.
- a user who needs continuous blood pressure monitoring during daily life can continuously measure blood pressure during activity using an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM).
- ABPM ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- the 24-hour active blood pressure monitor has to carry the blood pressure monitor on the body in a state in which a cuff is wound around the upper arm for daily life, the user may feel uncomfortable.
- a wearable electronic device such as a smart watch may continuously measure a user's blood pressure while being worn by the user.
- the wearable electronic device may recognize the user's posture and measure the blood pressure using calibration suitable for the user's posture.
- the wearable electronic device may request renewal and/or addition of data for calibration from the user at regular intervals. If data for calibration is not updated and/or added at regular intervals, the accuracy of calibration suitable for the user's posture may decrease, and the accuracy of the measured blood pressure may also decrease. That is, since the wearable electronic device must obtain biosignals for measuring blood pressure in various postures in order to update and/or add data for calibration at regular intervals, convenience and usability may be reduced.
- data measured in one posture is obtained by using data in various postures acquired over a period of time. It is possible to provide a method for improving usability and accuracy of blood pressure measurement by estimating data for calibration in different postures with biosignals.
- a wearable electronic device includes a memory, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a processor, wherein the processor detects a first biological signal of a user through the first sensor in a first posture of the user.
- the processor detects a first biological signal of a user through the first sensor in a first posture of the user.
- first calibration information for digitizing first blood pressure information measured in the first posture is obtained, and calibration data sets for a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory are stored in the user's first posture. It is checked whether a specified condition for estimating second calibration information for digitizing second blood pressure information measured in two postures is satisfied, and if the calibration data sets satisfy the specified condition, the first calibration information and the Based on the calibration data sets, the second calibration information may be estimated.
- An operating method of a wearable electronic device includes an operation of obtaining a first biological signal of a user through a first sensor included in the wearable electronic device in a first posture of the user, and the first physiological signal from an external electronic device.
- Acquisition of first calibration information for digitizing first blood pressure information measured in the electronic device, and calibration data sets for a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the electronic device are measured in the second posture of the user.
- An operation of checking whether a specified condition for estimating second calibration information for digitizing blood pressure information is satisfied, and if the calibration data sets satisfy the specified condition, the first calibration information and the calibration data sets Based on the method, an operation of estimating the second calibration information may be included.
- An electronic device includes a memory, a communication module, and a processor, and the processor, through the communication module, generates information about a first biological signal of a user measured from a wearable electronic device in a first posture of the user.
- Obtain information obtain information on a first blood pressure value of the user measured by the external electronic device in the first posture from an external electronic device through the communication module, and obtain characteristics of the first biological signal and obtaining first calibration information for digitizing the first blood pressure information measured in the first posture based on the information on the first blood pressure value, and obtaining information about a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory.
- the second calibration information may be estimated.
- a wearable electronic device when updating data for calibration of a biosignal (eg, blood pressure value) according to a user's posture, measurement is performed in one posture using data in various postures acquired over a certain period of time. Data for calibration in different postures can be estimated with the biosignal obtained, so usability and accuracy of blood pressure measurement can be improved.
- a biosignal eg, blood pressure value
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of measuring blood pressure by using calibration according to a posture of a user by a wearable electronic device, according to various embodiments.
- 4A and 4B are flowcharts and diagrams for explaining a method of acquiring calibration data used for measuring blood pressure by a wearable electronic device, according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 5 illustrates characteristics of a first physiological signal obtained in a first posture included in calibration data sets of a wearable electronic device, a blood pressure value (eg, a cuff blood pressure value) at this time, and a second posture according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- a blood pressure value eg, a cuff blood pressure value
- This is a flowchart for explaining a method of estimating second calibration information of a second posture using acquired characteristics of the second biosignal and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) at this time.
- 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, and 6E are characteristics of a first biosignal obtained in a first posture included in calibration data sets of a wearable electronic device and blood pressure values at this time, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
- a method of estimating the second calibration information of the second posture by using eg cuff blood pressure value
- the characteristics of the second vital signal obtained in the second posture, and the blood pressure value at this time eg cuff blood pressure value
- FIG. 7 illustrates a method for estimating a blood pressure value of a second posture based on an average blood pressure difference between a blood pressure value of a first posture and a blood pressure value of a second posture included in calibration data sets by a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; It is a flow chart to explain the method.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining another method of estimating a blood pressure value of an estimated second posture by a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of determining whether a wearable electronic device satisfies a condition for estimating second calibration information using first calibration information, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D are diagrams for explaining a user interface provided by an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11F, and 11G are diagrams for explaining a user interface provided by an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, and 12E are diagrams for explaining a user interface provided by a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- the server 108 e.g, a long-distance wireless communication network
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the antenna module 197 may be included.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added.
- some of these components eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, the program 140
- the processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor).
- a main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor.
- NPU neural network processing unit
- the secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .
- the secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the auxiliary processor 123 eg, image signal processor or communication processor
- may be implemented as part of other functionally related components eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). have.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited.
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 .
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- a receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor set to detect a touch or a pressure sensor set to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
- the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
- audio interface audio interface
- connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
- the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported.
- the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module).
- a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, a legacy communication module).
- the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
- NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low latency
- -latency communications can be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported.
- MIMO massive multiple-input and multiple-output
- FD-MIMO full dimensional MIMO
- array antenna analog beam-forming
- large scale antenna may be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may be used to realize Peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing 1eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (for realizing URLLC).
- Peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- signal e.g. commands or data
- commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
- all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service.
- One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed.
- cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
- MEC mobile edge computing
- client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- Electronic devices may be devices of various types.
- the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a smart phone
- a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a camera
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- first, second, or first or secondary may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited.
- a (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.”
- the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits.
- a module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- a storage medium eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138
- a machine eg, electronic device 101
- a processor eg, the processor 120
- a device eg, the electronic device 101
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
- the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.
- a signal e.g. electromagnetic wave
- the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- a computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
- a device e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
- an application store e.g. Play Store TM
- It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
- at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a storage medium readable by a device such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.
- each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
- one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg modules or programs
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.
- the electronic device 101 may measure the user's blood pressure (and other biometric data) using the sensor module 176 .
- the wearable electronic device 101 such as a smart watch may continuously measure the user's blood pressure.
- the user's blood pressure may vary depending on the posture.
- baseline blood pressure is measured in a sitting position. Changes in blood pressure measured when the user is standing are the result of the user's posture. Nevertheless, blood pressure measured when the user is standing or in other postures can be adjusted with calibration information related to the user's posture.
- Calibration information is associated with a posture and can be used to adjust a user's blood pressure reading in that position so that the reading can be compared to, for example, a blood pressure reading in a seated position.
- the memory 132 may store calibration information for various general user postures.
- the sensor module 176 may measure the user's blood pressure.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.
- a wearable electronic device 201 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) includes a processor 220, a memory 230, a first sensor 240, a second sensor 250, A display 260 and/or a communication module 270 may be included.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may be implemented in various forms wearable by a user, such as a smart watch, a smart band, a smart ring, a wireless earphone, or smart glasses.
- the processor 220 may control overall operations of the wearable electronic device 201 .
- the processor 220 may obtain the user's biosignal through the first sensor 240 .
- the processor 220 may obtain or measure the user's blood pressure value based on the biosignal.
- the processor 220 may display information about the blood pressure value of the user on the display 260 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ).
- the first sensor 240 eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1
- the biosignal may include the PPG signal.
- the first sensor 240 uses a plurality of light emitting elements capable of emitting light of the same or different wavelengths, respectively, to detect a part of the user's body (eg, a blood vessel located on a finger or wrist, or a lower radial artery of the wrist). ) can emit an optical signal, accumulate photocharges corresponding to the amount of incident light reflected or transmitted through a plurality of light receiving devices, and convert biosignals in the form of analog currents to digital signals according to the accumulated photocharges. can be converted
- the first sensor 240 may include a plurality of electrodes. The electrode may be used to directly contact the user's skin and sense or detect a voltage corresponding to electrical resistance or a voltage corresponding to electrical conductivity.
- the electrode may measure an analog type of biosignal (eg, a BIA signal or an ECG signal) and convert the measured analog type signal into a digital signal.
- the first sensor 240 may operate to obtain at least two pieces of biometric information among a plurality of biometric information, eg, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, BIA signal, ECG signal, and blood pressure.
- the sensor module may operate to simultaneously acquire heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and BIA signals.
- the first sensor 240 may include a laser diode (LD) and an image sensor.
- LD laser diode
- the processor 220 may check the user's posture through the second sensor 250 (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the processor 220 measures a signal corresponding to a motion of a user wearing the wearable electronic device 201 when a biosignal is acquired through the first sensor 240 through the second sensor 250 And, based on the signal corresponding to the movement, it is possible to check the user's posture.
- the second sensor 250 may include at least one of a motion sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gravity sensor (or a geomagnetic sensor), or a barometer sensor.
- the second sensor 250 is not limited thereto, and may include various types of sensors capable of detecting a posture (or movement) of a user wearing the wearable electronic device 201 .
- the processor 220 may generate acceleration information (eg, magnitudes of three axes (eg, x, y, and z axes)) of the acceleration sensor and/or the wearable electronic device 201 as the displacement changes.
- the user's posture may be determined based on checking air pressure data (eg, a pressure gradient and a pressure p2p (peak2peak) value) of the air pressure sensor.
- the processor 220 may determine the user's posture based on a combination of data obtained from the first sensor 240 and/or the second sensor 250 .
- the processor 220 may check the user's posture when blood pressure is measured through the second sensor 250, and adjust the blood pressure value based on the user's posture using pre-stored calibration information.
- the pre-stored calibration information may include calibration information corresponding to the number of possible user postures.
- the processor 220 may select calibration data associated with the identified posture of the user and adjust the blood pressure measured by the first sensor 240 with the calibration data associated with the identified posture of the user.
- a blood pressure value measured by analyzing a bio-signal may differ from an actual blood pressure value according to the posture of the user.
- the processor 220 uses the first sensor 240 and the external blood pressure monitor 202 to perform various postures (eg, a first posture-sitting on a chair or a second posture-standing, for example, lying down, sitting on the floor). ) may store the measured calibration data sets in the memory 230 (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the processor 220 checks calibration information about the user's posture, which is checked among the calibration data sets stored in the memory 230 (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ), and uses the checked calibration information to Blood pressure can be measured.
- the processor 220 may display information about the calibrated blood pressure value of the user on the display 260 . Through this, when continuously measuring the user's blood pressure, the processor 220 may measure a more accurate blood pressure value by performing calibration suitable for the user's posture.
- the processor 220 determines the characteristics of a blood pressure value according to the user's posture (eg, a cuff blood pressure value measured through a cuff blood pressure monitor) and a biosignal (blood pressure signal measured by the first sensor 240).
- Calibration data sets may be obtained based on the .
- the calibration data set includes characteristics of a biosignal obtained in a first posture at a designated time point and a blood pressure value at this time (eg, cuff blood pressure value), and characteristics of a biosignal obtained in a second posture and a blood pressure value at this time (eg, cuff blood pressure value).
- each of the calibration data sets may include information about characteristics of biosignals and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) acquired from each of a plurality of postures of the user at different times.
- calibration data sets may be acquired from an external electronic device 204 or generated by the wearable electronic device 201 .
- the processor 220 may receive calibration data sets through the external electronic device 204 operatively connected to the electronic device.
- the processor 220 may receive pre-stored calibration data sets through a server connected to the same account.
- the characteristics may include, among other things, the peak level of the waveform of the PPG signal, the time corresponding to each peak, the area of the PPG waveform, the ratio between the features, and/or a combination thereof.
- the processor ( 220 ) may store user's personal information (eg, gender, age, height, weight, or information on medications taken) in the memory 230 .
- the processor 220 may measure a blood pressure value based on user's personal information.
- the processor 220 updates the calibration data when a change in the user's personal information stored in the memory 230 (eg, weight or information on medicines taken) is confirmed to be greater than or equal to a predetermined value. You can guide users to do it.
- the processor 220 may store calibration data sets in the memory 230 .
- the processor 220 may periodically update data included in the calibration data sets. For example, the processor 220 acquires a biosignal through the first sensor 240 in a first posture (eg, lying down) of the user at a first time point (eg, the date of measuring the calibration data), while obtaining an external blood pressure monitor ( 202), a blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value) may be obtained.
- a first posture eg, lying down
- a first time point eg, the date of measuring the calibration data
- a blood pressure value eg, cuff blood pressure value
- the processor 220 obtains a biosignal through the first sensor 240 in the user's second posture (eg, sitting posture or standing posture) at a first time point, and obtains a blood pressure value from the external blood pressure monitor 202 ( For example, a cuff blood pressure value) may be obtained.
- the processor 220 determines the characteristics and blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value) of the biosignal obtained in the first posture and the characteristics and blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value) of the biosignal obtained in the second posture. It may be stored as a first calibration data set at a first point in time.
- the processor 220 may obtain and store a first calibration data set when the biosignal and blood pressure values in the first posture and the second posture are taken within a specified time (eg, within a maximum of 10 minutes). For example, the processor 220 obtains characteristics of a biosignal and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) from each of the first posture and the second posture within a specified time after the operation of acquiring the first calibration data set starts. and storage can be completed. For example, the processor 220 acquires characteristics of a biosignal and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) from each of the first posture and the second posture within a specified time after the operation of acquiring the first calibration data set starts. If not, a message guiding re-measurement may be displayed to the user.
- a specified time eg, within a maximum of 10 minutes.
- the processor 220 obtains characteristics of a biosignal and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) from each of the first posture and the second posture within
- the processor 220 may store a second calibration data set of a second point in time different from the first point in time.
- the processor 220 may acquire a blood pressure value from the external blood pressure monitor 202 while obtaining a biosignal through the first sensor 240 in the user's first posture (eg, lying down) at the second time point. have.
- the processor 220 obtains a blood pressure value from the external blood pressure monitor 202 while obtaining a biosignal through the first sensor 240 in the user's second posture (eg, sitting posture or standing posture) at a second time point.
- the processor 220 may store the characteristics and blood pressure values of the physiological signals obtained in the first posture and the characteristics and blood pressure values of the physiological signals obtained in the second posture as a second calibration data set at a second time point. For example, there may be a certain time interval between the first time point and the second time point. For example, the time interval may be a time interval of at least 10 minutes or more. For example, if the time interval between the first time point and the second time point is shorter than a specified time interval (eg, 10 minutes), the processor 220 determines the characteristics of the biosignal measured at the first time point and the second time point and the blood pressure value. (eg, cuff blood pressure value) may be determined as being measured at the same time point.
- a specified time interval eg, 10 minutes
- the processor 220 may periodically delete data included in the calibration data sets. For example, the processor 220 may delete a calibration data set stored in memory for a predetermined period (eg, 3 months or 6 months) or more. For example, the processor 220 may sequentially delete the first stored calibration data set when the number of pre-stored calibration data sets exceeds a specified number.
- a predetermined period e.g. 3 months or 6 months
- the processor 220 determines the second posture based on the plurality of calibration data sets stored in the memory 230 and the characteristics of the biosignal obtained in the first posture and the blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value). It is possible to estimate the characteristics of the bio-signal and the blood pressure value that can be obtained from .
- the processor 220 may acquire a first physiological signal of the user through the first sensor 240 in a first posture of the user at a specific time point and check characteristics of the first biological signal. .
- the processor 220 through the communication module 270 (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ), from the external blood pressure monitor 202 measures the first blood pressure measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 in the first posture at a specific time point. You can receive information about the value.
- the processor 220 may receive information on a first blood pressure value measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 in a first posture at a specific time point through a user's input.
- the processor 220 may obtain first calibration information for the user's first posture at a specific time point based on the information on the characteristics of the first biological signal and the first blood pressure value.
- the first calibration information may include a specific time point, a first posture (eg, a lying position), a first blood pressure value (eg, cuff systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or cuff diastolic blood pressure (DBP)). )) and the characteristics of the first biosignal (eg, the peak size of the waveform of the PPG signal, the time corresponding to each peak, the area of the PPG waveform, and/or the ratio between the characteristics) may be included. .
- a first posture eg, a lying position
- a first blood pressure value eg, cuff systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or cuff diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
- SBP cuff systolic blood pressure
- DBP cuff di
- the processor 220 determines the second posture at a specific time point based on the characteristics of the first biological signal and calibration data sets for a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory 230.
- Second calibration information for can be obtained.
- the second calibration information may include information about characteristics of physiological signals that can be measured in the user's second posture at a specific time point and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values).
- the second calibration information may include a specific time point, a second posture (eg, a sitting posture or a standing posture), a second blood pressure value (eg, cuff systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or cuff diastolic blood pressure (DBP)), and second It may include information about characteristics of the biosignal (eg, peak size of the waveform of the PPG signal, time corresponding to each peak, area of the PPG waveform, and/or ratio between characteristics).
- a second posture eg, a sitting posture or a standing posture
- a second blood pressure value eg, cuff systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or cuff diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
- second It may include information about characteristics of the biosignal (eg, peak size of the waveform of the PPG signal, time corresponding to each peak, area of the PPG waveform, and/or ratio between characteristics).
- the processor 220 does not directly measure the biosignal and blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value) from the user, and uses the first calibration information and calibration data for a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory 230 Based on the sets, second calibration information for the second posture may be estimated and obtained.
- biosignal and blood pressure value eg, cuff blood pressure value
- the processor 220 may store the first calibration information and the second calibration information in the memory 230 as a first calibration data set. For example, the processor 220 may add a first calibration data set to a plurality of pre-stored calibration data sets.
- the external blood pressure monitor 202 may measure a user's blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value).
- the external blood pressure monitor 202 may include a cuff blood pressure monitor.
- the external blood pressure monitor 202 may measure the user's blood pressure in a method different from the method in which the wearable electronic device 201 measures the user's blood pressure.
- the external blood pressure monitor 202 may measure the user's blood pressure value according to an oscillometric method and/or a korotkoff sounds method.
- the external blood pressure monitor 202 may transmit the measured blood pressure value to the wearable electronic device 201 and/or the electronic device 204 .
- the electronic device 204 may obtain a blood pressure value obtained in a second posture based on a plurality of calibration data sets, characteristics of a biosignal obtained in a first posture, and a blood pressure value (eg, a cuff blood pressure value). It is possible to estimate the characteristics of bio-signals and blood pressure values.
- the electronic device 204 may store a plurality of calibration data sets in a memory (not shown) of the electronic device 204 (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
- the electronic device 204 receives information on the biosignal obtained in the first posture from the wearable electronic device 201 using a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG.
- the electronic device 204 may obtain the first calibration information according to the above-described method, and estimate and obtain the second calibration information based on the first calibration information. Also, the electronic device 204 may store a first calibration data set in a memory (not shown) based on the first calibration information and the second calibration information. The electronic device 204 may transmit information about the first calibration data set to the wearable electronic device 204 .
- the operations of the wearable electronic device 201 described below may be performed by the processor 220 .
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of measuring blood pressure by using calibration according to a posture of a user by a wearable electronic device, according to various embodiments.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain blood pressure information of the user based on the biosignal obtained through the first sensor 240.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain blood pressure information by analyzing a user's biosignal.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check the user's posture when the biosignal is acquired through the second sensor 250.
- the wearable electronic device 201 obtains a blood pressure value of the user based on the blood pressure information and calibration data sets for a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory 230.
- the wearable electronic device 201 checks a calibration data set that matches the user's posture and characteristic points of the bio-signal and the blood pressure value among the calibration data sets for a plurality of postures, and calibrates the blood pressure information.
- a blood pressure value of the user may be measured based on the blood pressure information.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may store calibration data and digitized blood pressure values in the memory 230 or display them on the display 260 .
- 4A and 4B are flowcharts and diagrams for explaining a method of acquiring calibration data used for measuring blood pressure by a wearable electronic device, according to various embodiments.
- the wearable electronic device 201 directly detects the user's first sensor 240 in the user's first posture (eg, lying down). Vital signals can be obtained.
- the wearable electronic device 201 determines a first blood pressure value measured by the external electronic device 202 in a first posture from an external electronic device (eg, the external blood pressure monitor 202). information can be obtained.
- the first blood pressure value may refer to a cuff blood pressure value measured by the external electronic device 202 (eg, a cuff blood pressure monitor).
- operations 401 and 403 may be performed simultaneously.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain first calibration information related to the first posture.
- the first calibration information may refer to information for digitizing first blood pressure information of a user measured in a first posture (eg, information for measuring blood pressure from a user's first physiological signal).
- the first calibration information may include the characteristics of the user's first biological signal measured through the first sensor 240 in the first posture and the user's first biological signal measured by the external electronic device 202 in the first posture.
- Information on blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) may be included.
- the wearable electronic device 201 performs calibration data sets for a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory 230 to estimate second calibration information related to the second posture.
- the specified condition may mean a condition for whether calibration data sets include data sufficient for estimating second calibration information related to a second posture (eg, a sitting posture or a standing posture) different from the first posture. have.
- the calibration data sets include more than a specified number of data or include data identical to or similar to the characteristics of the first biological signal and the first blood pressure value included in the first calibration information, the specified condition may be satisfied.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may estimate second calibration information related to the second posture.
- the second calibration information may refer to information for digitizing second blood pressure information of a user measured in a second posture (eg, information for measuring blood pressure from a user's first physiological signal).
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain second calibration information related to the user's second posture based on the first calibration information and pre-stored calibration data sets.
- the wearable electronic device 201 does not directly measure the user's bio-signal or obtains information on the second blood pressure value measured in the second posture from an external electronic device (eg, the external blood pressure monitor 202), and Second calibration information related to the posture may be estimated and obtained.
- an external electronic device eg, the external blood pressure monitor 202
- Second blood pressure information may be obtained based on the second vital signal obtained through the above process, and information on a second blood pressure value measured by an external electronic device (eg, the external blood pressure monitor 202) may be obtained.
- the second blood pressure value may refer to a cuff blood pressure value measured by the external electronic device 202 (eg, a cuff blood pressure monitor).
- the wearable electronic device 202 may obtain second calibration information based on characteristics of the second biological signal obtained by directly measuring the user's biological signal in the second posture and information on the second blood pressure value. have.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may store first calibration information and second calibration information as a calibration data set. Thereafter, when measuring the user's blood pressure value, the wearable electronic device 201 determines the blood pressure value according to the user's posture by using the stored calibration data set (eg, the calibration data set including the estimated second calibration information). measurement can be performed.
- the stored calibration data set eg, the calibration data set including the estimated second calibration information. measurement can be performed.
- the wearable electronic device 201 acquires data for a calibration operation in a plurality of postures (eg, three or more postures), and based on this, performs a calibration operation in a plurality of postures (eg, three or more postures).
- a calibration operation can be performed for
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain calibration information or calibration data through the first sensor 240 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 may sense the user's biological signal to obtain calibration information in at least one of the first posture and the second posture through the first sensor 240 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain the user's biosignal in order to obtain calibration information in both the first posture and the second posture in the first period 450 .
- the first period 450 may mean a period in which the number of calibration data sets stored in the memory 230 is not sufficiently accumulated.
- the first section 450 may be a section in which the number of calibration data sets stored in the memory 230 is less than a specified number (eg, n, where n is a natural number).
- the wearable electronic device 201 may provide the user with a guide to obtain bio signals in both the first posture and the second posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 in the second period 460, acquires calibration information only in one of the first posture and the second posture (eg, the first posture). Vital signals can be obtained.
- the second period 460 may be a period in which the number of calibration data sets stored in the memory 230 is greater than or equal to a specified number.
- the designated number may mean a number sufficient to estimate calibration information related to the other one of the first posture and the second posture (eg, the second posture).
- the designated number may be automatically set by the processor 220 or set by the user.
- the designated number may be five.
- the wearable electronic device 201 in the second period 460, selects one of the first posture and the second posture among the calibration data sets stored in the memory 230 (eg, the first posture). posture), calibration information related to the other one of the first posture and the second posture (eg, the second posture) may not be estimated.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may provide the user with a guide to acquire the biosignal in the second posture.
- FIG. 5 illustrates characteristics of a first physiological signal obtained in a first posture included in calibration data sets of a wearable electronic device, a blood pressure value (eg, a cuff blood pressure value) at this time, and a second posture according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- a blood pressure value eg, a cuff blood pressure value
- This is a flowchart for explaining a method of estimating second calibration information of a second posture using acquired characteristics of the second biosignal and blood pressure values (eg, cuff blood pressure values) at this time.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain a first physiological signal and a first blood pressure value in a first posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 obtains a first biosignal through the first sensor 240, and the first blood pressure value measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 through the communication module 270 or the user's input (eg, cuff blood pressure value) may be obtained.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check characteristics of the first biological signal (eg, PPG signal).
- the features of the first biosignal may include a peak size of a waveform of the PPG signal, a time corresponding to each peak, an area of the PPG waveform, a ratio between features, and/or a combination thereof.
- each of the features of the first physiological signal may include values for the corresponding features.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check a calibration data set acquired at a specific time point having features matching those of the first biological signal, among pre-stored calibration data sets.
- the calibration data set may include first calibration information for a first posture and second calibration information for a second posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 includes, in the calibration information for the first posture of each of the pre-stored calibration data sets, calibration data sets including calibration information having characteristics similar to characteristics matched with the characteristics of the first biological signal can be checked.
- the wearable electronic device 201 determines characteristics (eg, values of the characteristics) of the biosignal for the first posture and second A ratio between features (eg, values of features) of the biosignal for the posture may be identified.
- the wearable electronic device 201 estimates characteristics of a second biological signal that can be obtained in a second posture based on the characteristics of the first biological signal and the checked ratio. can do. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 reflects the verified ratio to the value of each feature of the first biological signal (eg, multiplies each value of the first biological signal by the verified ratio), A value of each of the characteristics of the second physiological signal that can be obtained in the posture may be estimated.
- the wearable electronic device 201 determines a blood pressure value for a first posture (eg, a cuff blood pressure value) measured at a specific time point and a blood pressure value for a second posture in the checked calibration data set.
- a blood pressure difference between blood pressure values may be identified.
- the wearable electronic device 201 determines a first blood pressure difference between a systolic blood pressure (SBP) for a first posture measured at a specific time point and a systolic blood pressure (SBP) for a second posture measured at a specific time point.
- SBP systolic blood pressure
- SBP systolic blood pressure
- DBP diastolic blood pressure
- DBP diastolic blood pressure
- a second blood pressure value acquired in the second posture may be estimated based on the confirmed blood pressure difference and the first blood pressure value.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may estimate the second blood pressure value by reflecting the checked blood pressure difference to the first blood pressure value (eg, by adding or subtracting the checked blood pressure difference from the first blood pressure value).
- the wearable electronic device 201 determines the systolic blood pressure of the second blood pressure value by adding the first blood pressure difference to the systolic blood pressure included in the first blood pressure value, and determines the systolic blood pressure of the second blood pressure value by adding the second blood pressure to the diastolic blood pressure included in the first blood pressure value. By adding the difference, the diastolic blood pressure of the second blood pressure value can be confirmed.
- 6A to 6E are characteristics of a first physiological signal acquired in a first posture included in calibration data sets of a wearable electronic device, a blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value) at this time, and a first biosignal value according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- These drawings are diagrams for explaining a method of estimating second calibration information of a second posture using characteristics of a second physiological signal obtained in two postures and a blood pressure value (eg, cuff blood pressure value) at this time.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain first calibration information 610 for a first posture.
- the first calibration information 610 is information about a specific time point (eg, March 25, 2021), information about a first posture (eg, a lying position), and information about a first blood pressure value (systolic and diastolic) 612 and information 615 about characteristics of the first biological signal 613.
- the characteristics of the first bio-signal 163 may include Fourier transform coefficients.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain information 612 about the first blood pressure value measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 at a specific time point.
- the information on the first blood pressure value may include information on the systolic blood pressure (Cal_SBP) and the diastolic blood pressure (Cal_DBP) measured in the first posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 obtains the first biological signal 613 (eg, PPG signal) through the first sensor 240 and uses the characteristics of the first biological signal 613. You can check.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may obtain information 615 about characteristics of the first biological signal 613 .
- the first feature (f1), the second feature (f2), the third feature (f3), the fourth feature (f4), and the fifth feature (f5) are the first biological signal 613 (eg, PPG signal) of the waveform (e.g. P1, P2, P3), time corresponding to each peak (e.g.
- the wearable electronic device 201 determines characteristics that match information 615 on characteristics of a first biological signal 613 in pre-stored calibration data sets 620.
- the wearable electronic device 201 compares the information 615 on the characteristics of the biosignals obtained in the first posture with the characteristics of the first biosignal 613 in each of the calibration data sets 620, , a calibration data set 630 having characteristics similar to information 615 on the characteristics of the first biosignal 613 can be identified.
- the calibration data set 630 may be selected based on various measurements, such as sum of squared distances, among others.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check the ratio between the characteristics of the biosignal for the first posture and the characteristics of the biosignal for the second posture in the identified calibration data set 630 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check the blood pressure difference between the blood pressure value for the first posture and the blood pressure value for the second posture in the checked calibration data set 630 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check whether calibration information for the second posture is estimated in the pre-stored calibration data sets 620 . If the calibration information for the second posture is estimated, the wearable electronic device 201 may add flag information 635 to the corresponding calibration data set. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 may confirm that the calibration information for the second posture obtained on “August 10, 2020” is estimated information through the flag information 635 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 may preferentially select a calibration set obtained by directly measuring calibration information for the second posture from the pre-stored calibration data sets 620 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 directly measures biosignals and blood pressure values only in the first posture among the first and second postures, and uses a calibration data set obtained by directly measuring both the first posture and the second posture, and the second posture.
- a calibration set obtained by estimating the characteristics of the biosignal and the blood pressure value may be selected with priority.
- the wearable electronic device 201 obtains information 615 on the characteristics of a first biological signal 613 in a second posture based on the identified ratio. It is possible to estimate the characteristics 640 of the second biosignal.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may analyze values of pre-stored calibration data sets 620 and check an analysis result 650 . For example, the wearable electronic device 201 determines the average blood pressure values (eg, average SBP and average DBP) measured in the first posture in the previously stored calibration data sets 620 and the maximum blood pressure values (eg, maximum SBP and maximum DBP) ), and minimum blood pressure values (eg, minimum SBP and minimum DBP), and an average blood pressure value, a maximum blood pressure value, and a minimum blood pressure value measured in the second posture.
- the average blood pressure values eg, average SBP and average DBP
- maximum blood pressure values eg, maximum SBP and maximum DBP
- minimum blood pressure values eg, minimum SBP and minimum DBP
- the wearable electronic device 201 includes a blood pressure difference between the blood pressure value for the first posture and the blood pressure value for the second posture, the difference between the average blood pressure value in the first posture and the average blood pressure value in the second posture, and the second posture.
- a second blood pressure value that can be measured in the second posture may be estimated by considering the maximum blood pressure value of and the minimum blood pressure value of the second posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may estimate information 660 about a second blood pressure value that may be obtained in a second posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 when there is almost no difference between the SBP average blood pressure value in the first posture and the SBP average blood pressure value in the second posture (eg, when the difference is less than the reference value), the second posture in the second posture
- the SBP of the blood pressure value may be estimated as the same value as the SBP of the first blood pressure value in the first posture (eg, 93.67 mmHg).
- the wearable electronic device 201 performs the confirmed calibration when a difference between the DBP average blood pressure value in the first posture and the DBP average blood pressure value in the second posture is significant (eg, a difference greater than or equal to a reference value).
- the difference between the DBP blood pressure value of the first posture and the DBP blood pressure value of the second posture (eg, 4.66 mmHg) is reflected in the DBP (eg, 60.33) of the first blood pressure value of the first posture, DBP (eg, 55.73 mmHg) of the second blood pressure value in the second posture may be estimated.
- the wearable electronic device 201 based on the characteristics 640 of the second physiological signal that can be obtained in the second posture and the information 660 on the second blood pressure value that can be obtained in the second posture , second calibration information 670 may be obtained.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a method for estimating a blood pressure value of a second posture based on an average blood pressure difference between a blood pressure value of a first posture and a blood pressure value of a second posture included in calibration data sets by a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; It is a flow chart to explain the method.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check the average blood pressure value of the user based on pre-stored calibration data sets. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 determines the average blood pressure values (eg, average SBP and average DBP) measured in the first posture in pre-stored calibration data sets (eg, the calibration data sets 620 of FIG. 6B ) and Average blood pressure values (eg, average SBP and average DBP) measured in the second posture (eg, analysis result 650 of FIG. 6D ) may be checked.
- the average blood pressure values eg, average SBP and average DBP
- the wearable electronic device 201 may determine whether a difference between the average blood pressure value measured in the first posture and the average blood pressure value measured in the second posture is greater than or equal to a first reference value.
- the first reference value may be automatically set by the wearable electronic device 201 or set by the user.
- the wearable electronic device 201 if the difference between mean blood pressure values is greater than or equal to the first reference value (YES in operation 703), in operation 705, the wearable electronic device 201 provides calibration data previously stored in the first blood pressure value measured in the first posture.
- the second blood pressure value may be estimated by reflecting the blood pressure value in the set.
- the wearable electronic device 201 in a checked calibration data set (eg, a calibration data set having characteristics that match characteristics of a first biosignal acquired through a first sensor) among pre-stored calibration data sets
- the second blood pressure value of the second posture may be estimated by reflecting the difference between the blood pressure value of the first posture and the blood pressure value of the second posture in the first posture.
- the wearable electronic device 201 sets a second blood pressure value equal to the first blood pressure value measured in the first posture.
- blood pressure can be estimated. For example, if the difference between the average blood pressure values is less than the first reference value, the wearable electronic device 201 determines that there is almost no difference between the blood pressure values measured in the first posture and the second posture, and provides a value equal to the first blood pressure value. 2 It can be estimated from the blood pressure value.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining another method of estimating a blood pressure value of an estimated second posture by a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check the estimated second blood pressure value.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check a minimum blood pressure value or a maximum blood pressure value measured in the second posture in pre-stored calibration data sets.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may determine whether a difference between the estimated second blood pressure value and the minimum blood pressure value (or maximum blood pressure value) is greater than or equal to a specified second reference value.
- the second reference value may be automatically set by the wearable electronic device 201 or set by the user.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may perform , the estimated second blood pressure value may be stored as second calibration information. That is, the wearable electronic device 201 may store the estimated second blood pressure value in the memory 230 .
- the wearable electronic device 201 performs .
- the average value of the second blood pressure value and the minimum blood pressure value (or maximum blood pressure value) of the pre-stored calibration data sets may be checked, and the checked average value may be replaced or determined with the second blood pressure value.
- the wearable electronic device 201 when the difference between the estimated second blood pressure value and the minimum blood pressure value (or maximum blood pressure value) is equal to or greater than a third reference value greater than the designated second reference value, for calibration data.
- a message requesting re-measurement of blood pressure may be displayed to the user. For example, since there may be an error in estimating the second blood pressure value or the user's health may be poor, the wearable electronic device 201 may display a message and request the user to directly measure the blood pressure in the second posture. .
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of determining whether a wearable electronic device satisfies a condition for estimating second calibration information using first calibration information, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the wearable electronic device 201 obtains first calibration information (eg, first calibration information 610 of FIG. 6A ) for a first posture.
- first calibration information eg, first calibration information 610 of FIG. 6A
- the wearable electronic device 201 prior to estimating the second calibration information for the second posture, sets pre-stored calibration data sets (eg, the calibration data sets of FIG. 6B ( 620)) can be checked.
- the wearable electronic device 201 may check whether the number of pre-stored calibration data sets is greater than or equal to a specified number (eg, 5).
- a specified number eg, 5
- the designated number may be automatically set by the wearable electronic device 201 or set by the user.
- Second calibration information (eg, second calibration information 670 of FIG. 6E) may be estimated.
- the wearable electronic device 201 estimates second calibration information based on the first calibration information. may not
- the wearable electronic device 201 may display a message requesting the user to additionally measure calibration data sets. That is, when the number of calibration data sets is less than the specified number, the wearable electronic device 201 may have low reliability and accuracy, so that the second calibration information for the second posture is generated based on the first calibration information for the first posture. may not be estimated.
- 10A to 10D are diagrams for explaining a user interface provided by an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 1004 may be implemented substantially the same as or similar to the electronic device 204 described in FIG. 2 .
- the electronic device 1004 may be connected to the wearable electronic device 201 and the external blood pressure monitor 202 through a communication module included in the electronic device 1004 (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ).
- the electronic device 1004 is related to an operation of receiving data measured by the wearable electronic device 201 and the external blood pressure monitor 202 and securing data for calibrating the user's blood pressure based on the received data. screens can be displayed.
- the electronic device 1004 may be paired with the wearable electronic device 204 and the external blood pressure monitor 202 through a Bluetooth connection.
- the external blood pressure monitor 202 may be connected to the electronic device 1004 through a USB cord.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a first screen for a calibration operation for blood pressure monitoring.
- the electronic device 1004 may display the first object 1010 for starting the calibration operation on the first screen.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a brief description of the calibration operation together on the first screen.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a second screen 1020 for notes before starting the calibration operation.
- the electronic device 1004 may display the second object 1025 for performing the calibration operation on the second screen 1020 .
- the electronic device 1004 displays a third screen 1030 that explains how to wear the wearable electronic device 201 before starting a calibration operation. ) can be displayed.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a third object 1035 for performing a calibration operation on the third screen 1030 .
- the electronic device 1004 when the user input for the third object 1035 is confirmed, the electronic device 1004 performs a method of wearing the external blood pressure monitor 202 (eg, a blood pressure monitor including a cuff) before starting a calibration operation.
- a fourth screen 1040 for explaining can be displayed.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a fourth object 1045 for completing a calibration preparation operation on the fourth screen 1040 .
- the electronic device 1004 may display screens for completing a calibration preparation operation and acquiring data for calibration. Referring to FIGS. 10C and 10D , a user is generally guided to measure blood pressure using the wearable electronic device 204 and the external blood pressure monitor 202 substantially simultaneously.
- 11A to 11G are diagrams for explaining a user interface provided by an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a first screen for selecting a posture for obtaining calibration data.
- the first screen may include a first object 1110 for selecting a first posture (eg, a lying posture) and a second object 1115 for selecting a second posture (eg, a sitting posture).
- FIG. 11A shows only a screen for selecting two postures for convenience of description, but the present invention may not be limited thereto.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a first screen for selecting a plurality of postures and may further include an object capable of selecting additional postures.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a second screen 1120 indicating a state of obtaining calibration data in the second posture. .
- the electronic device 1004 receives the user's blood pressure value measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 and displays a third screen indicating completion of the measurement. can be displayed
- the third screen may include information 1130 about the user's blood pressure measurement result measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 .
- the electronic device 1004 may guide the user to obtain calibration data approximately three times in the second posture.
- the electronic device 1004 uses a third object 1140 for continuously measuring the user's blood pressure in a different posture and measures the blood pressure.
- a fourth screen including a fourth object 1145 for ending the operation may be displayed.
- the electronic device 1004 may store the measured blood pressure value and end the blood pressure measurement for acquiring calibration data.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a first screen for selecting a posture for obtaining calibration data shown in FIG. 11A. .
- the first A screen eg, a fifth screen 1150
- the electronic device 1004 may also provide a message notifying the start of measurement of calibration data in the first posture.
- the electronic device 1004 may display a fifth screen 1150 indicating a state of obtaining calibration data in the first posture. .
- the electronic device 1004 may display a sixth screen indicating measurement completion.
- the sixth screen may include information 1160 about the user's blood pressure measurement result measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 .
- the electronic device 1004 uses a fifth object 1170 for continuously measuring the user's blood pressure in a different posture and measures the blood pressure.
- a seventh screen including a sixth object 1175 for ending the operation may be displayed.
- the electronic device 1004 may end an operation of storing the measured blood pressure value and obtaining calibration data.
- the electronic device 1004 may acquire calibration data for another posture without additional measurement using only the measured calibration data for one posture.
- a screen containing an indicated message may be displayed.
- 12A to 12E are diagrams for explaining a user interface provided by a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.
- a wearable electronic device 1201 may be implemented substantially the same as or similar to the wearable electronic device 201 described in FIG. 2 .
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display screens related to an operation of obtaining data for calibrating the user's blood pressure.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 receives data measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 without the electronic device 204 or 1004 and displays screens related to an operation of securing data for calibrating the user's blood pressure. can do.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a first screen for starting a calibration operation for blood pressure monitoring.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display the first object 1210 for starting a calibration operation on the first screen.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a brief description of the calibration operation on the first screen.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 displays a second screen explaining how to wear the wearable electronic device 1201 before starting a calibration operation ( 1220) can be displayed.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a second object 1225 for performing a calibration operation on the second screen 1220 .
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a third screen 1230 for selecting a posture for obtaining calibration data.
- the third screen 1230 may include a third object 1235 for selecting a posture for measuring a blood pressure value.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 displays a fourth screen showing a state in which calibration data is acquired by the wearable electronic device 1201 in the selected posture. (1240) can be displayed.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a fifth screen indicating measurement completion, although not shown in the drawing.
- the fifth screen may include information about a user's blood pressure measurement result measured by the external blood pressure monitor 202 .
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a sixth screen including a fourth object 1250 for continuously measuring the user's blood pressure in another posture and a fifth object 1255 for ending blood pressure measurement. have.
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may display a third screen for selecting a posture shown in FIG. 12C .
- the wearable electronic device 1201 may end an operation of storing the measured blood pressure value and obtaining calibration data.
- a wearable electronic device (eg, the wearable electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments includes a memory (eg, the memory 230 of FIG. 2 ), a first sensor (eg, the first sensor 240 of FIG. 2 ). )), a second sensor (eg, the second sensor 250 of FIG. 2), and a processor (eg, the processor 220 of FIG.
- the processor in a user's first posture, A first biological signal of the user is acquired through one sensor, information on a first blood pressure value of the user measured by the external electronic device in the first posture is obtained from an external electronic device, and the first biological signal
- First calibration information for digitizing the first blood pressure information measured in the first posture is acquired based on the characteristics of and the information on the first blood pressure value, and a plurality of postures of the user pre-stored in the memory. It is checked whether the calibration data sets for the user satisfy a specified condition for estimating the second calibration information for digitizing the second blood pressure information measured in the second posture of the user, and the calibration data sets satisfy the specified condition If is satisfied, the second calibration information may be estimated based on the first calibration information and the calibration data sets.
- the processor checks first calibration data of the first posture that matches the characteristics of the first biological signal among calibration data sets of the first postures of the user previously stored in the memory, and Check the second calibration data of the second posture corresponding to the first calibration data of the first posture, check the difference between the first calibration data and the second calibration data, and determine the characteristics of the first biological signal. , the first blood pressure value, and based on the difference, to estimate the second calibration information including characteristics of a second physiological signal that can be obtained in the second posture and information on the second blood pressure value. can be set.
- the processor checks a ratio between features of the biosignal measured in the first posture included in the first calibration data and features of the biosignal measured in the second posture included in the second calibration data. and estimate the characteristics of the second biological signal that can be obtained in the second posture by reflecting the ratio on the characteristics of the first biological signal.
- the processor determines a difference between a blood pressure value measured at the first posture included in the first calibration data and a blood pressure value measured at the second posture included in the second calibration data, and The second blood pressure value obtained in the second posture may be estimated based on the blood pressure value and the difference value.
- the processor determines an average blood pressure difference between blood pressure values of the first posture and blood pressure values of the second posture included in the calibration data sets for the plurality of postures, and the average blood pressure difference is a first If it is smaller than the reference value, it may be set to estimate the same value as the first blood pressure value as the second blood pressure value.
- the processor determines, when a difference between a first value reflecting the difference value in the first blood pressure value and a minimum blood pressure value included in the calibration data sets is greater than or equal to a second reference value, a value between the first value and the minimum blood pressure value. It may be set to determine an average value as the second blood pressure value.
- the processor determines the difference between the second value and the maximum blood pressure value when the difference between the second value reflecting the difference value in the first blood pressure value and the maximum blood pressure value included in the calibration data sets is equal to or greater than the second reference value. It may be set to determine an average value as the second blood pressure value.
- the processor determines whether a difference between a first value reflecting the difference value in the first blood pressure value and a minimum blood pressure value included in the calibration data sets is greater than or equal to a second reference value or a difference value reflecting the difference value in the first blood pressure value. If the difference between the second value and the maximum blood pressure value included in the calibration data sets is equal to or greater than the second reference value, the wearable electronic device sends a message requesting re-measurement of blood pressure information for calibration information related to the second posture It can be set to be displayed on the display (eg, the display 260 of FIG. 2).
- the processor may be configured not to estimate the second calibration information when the number of the plurality of calibration data sets is less than a specified number.
- the processor in response to a command to measure the user's blood pressure, checks the user's third blood pressure information based on the user's third biological signal obtained through the first sensor, and determines the user's third blood pressure information through the second sensor. , confirming the posture of the user when the third biological signal is acquired, and checking calibration information for the identified posture of the user among calibration data sets including the first calibration data set stored in the memory; , Based on the calibration information, set to calibrate the third blood pressure information, and display information on the user's third blood pressure value digitized based on the calibrated third blood pressure information on the display of the wearable electronic device. It can be.
- the processor may be configured to obtain the information on the third blood pressure value by using a method different from a method in which the external electronic device measures the information on the first blood pressure value.
- An operating method of a wearable electronic device includes a first sensor included in the wearable electronic device (eg, the first posture of FIG. 2 ) in a user's first posture. 1 Obtaining the user's first biological signal through the sensor 240), and obtaining information about the user's first blood pressure value measured by the external electronic device in the first posture from an external electronic device.
- the operation of estimating the second calibration information may include the first posture matching the characteristics of the first biological signal among calibration data sets for the first postures of the user pre-stored in the wearable electronic device. An operation of checking the first calibration data, an operation of checking the second calibration data of the second posture corresponding to the first calibration data of the first posture, and a difference between the first calibration data and the second calibration data. and determining the characteristics of the second biological signal and the second blood pressure value that can be obtained in the second posture based on the characteristics of the first biological signal, the first blood pressure value, and the difference. It may include an operation of estimating the second calibration information including information about.
- the operation of estimating the second calibration information may include comparing the characteristics of the biosignal measured in the first posture included in the first calibration data and the biosignal measured in the second posture included in the second calibration data. It may include an operation of checking a ratio between features and an operation of estimating features of the second biosignal that can be obtained in the second posture by reflecting the ratio to the features of the first biosignal.
- the operation of estimating the second calibration information may include a difference between a blood pressure value measured at the first posture included in the first calibration data and a blood pressure value measured at the second posture included in the second calibration data. and estimating the second blood pressure value that can be obtained in the second posture based on the first blood pressure value and the difference value.
- the estimating of the second blood pressure value may include checking an average blood pressure difference between the blood pressure values of the first posture and the blood pressure values of the second posture included in the calibration data sets for the plurality of postures. An operation of estimating a value equal to the first blood pressure value as the second blood pressure value when the average blood pressure difference is smaller than the first reference value.
- the operation of estimating the second blood pressure value may be performed when the difference between the first value reflecting the difference value in the first blood pressure value and the minimum blood pressure value included in the calibration data sets is greater than or equal to the second reference value, the first and determining an average value of the minimum blood pressure value as the second blood pressure value.
- the operation of estimating the second blood pressure value may include, when the difference between the second value reflecting the difference value in the first blood pressure value and the maximum blood pressure value included in the calibration data sets is equal to or greater than the second reference value, the second blood pressure value and determining an average value of the maximum blood pressure value as the second blood pressure value.
- the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include the operation of checking the number of the plurality of calibration data sets and, if the number of the plurality of calibration data sets is less than the specified number, the operation of estimating the second calibration information without performing the operation.
- An operation of displaying a message requesting measurement of a blood pressure value for calibration in the second posture may be further included.
- An electronic device (eg, the electronic device 204 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments includes a memory, a communication module, and a processor, and the processor, through the communication module, receives a user's first information from a wearable electronic device. Information on the user's first biological signal measured in the posture is obtained, and information on the user's first blood pressure value measured by the external electronic device in the first posture is obtained from an external electronic device through the communication module.
- first calibration information for digitizing the first blood pressure information measured in the first posture based on the characteristics of the first biological signal and the information on the first blood pressure value;
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- 웨어러블 전자 장치에 있어서,메모리;제1센서;제2센서; 및프로세서를 포함하고, 상기 프로세서는,사용자의 제1자세에서, 상기 제1센서를 통해 사용자의 제1생체 신호를 획득하고,외부 전자 장치로부터 상기 제1자세에서 상기 외부 전자 장치에 의해 측정된 상기 사용자의 제1혈압 값에 대한 정보를 획득하고,상기 제1생체 신호의 특징들 및 상기 제1혈압 값에 대한 정보에 기초하여, 상기 제1자세에서 측정되는 제1혈압 정보를 수치화하기 위한 제1캘리브레이션 정보를 획득하고,상기 메모리에 기저장된 상기 사용자의 복수의 자세들에 대한 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들이 상기 사용자의 제2자세에서 측정되는 제2혈압 정보를 수치화하기 위한 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하기 위한 지정된 조건을 만족하는지 여부를 확인하고,상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들이 상기 지정된 조건을 만족하면, 상기 제1캘리브레이션 정보 및 상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 기초하여 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 메모리에 기저장된 상기 사용자의 상기 제1자세들에 대한 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들 중 상기 제1생체 신호의 상기 특징들과 매치되는 상기 제1자세의 제1캘리브레이션 데이터를 확인하고,상기 제1자세의 상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터에 대응하는 상기 제2자세의 제2캘리브레이션 데이터를 확인하고,상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터와 상기 제2캘리브레이션 데이터 사이의 차이를 확인하고,상기 제1생체 신호의 특징들, 상기 제1혈압 값, 및 상기 차이에 기초하여, 상기 제2자세에서 획득될 수 있는 제2생체 신호의 특징들 및 제2혈압 값에 대한 정보를 포함하는 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제1자세에서 측정된 생체 신호의 특징들과 상기 제2캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제2자세에서 측정된 생체 신호의 특징들 사이의 비율을 확인하고,상기 제1생체 신호의 특징들에 상기 비율을 반영하여 상기 제2자세에서 획득될 수 있는 상기 제2생체 신호의 특징들을 추정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제1자세에서 측정된 혈압 값과 상기 제2캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제2자세에서 측정된 혈압 값 사이의 차이값을 확인하고,상기 제1혈압값 및 상기 차이값에 기초하여 상기 제2자세에서 획득될 수 있는 상기 제2혈압값을 추정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 복수의 자세들에 대한 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 포함된 상기 제1자세의 혈압값들과 상기 제2자세의 혈압값들 사이의 평균 혈압 차를 확인하고,상기 평균 혈압 차가 제1기준값보다 작으면, 상기 제1혈압값과 동일한 값을 상기 제2혈압값으로 추정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1혈압 값에 상기 차이값을 반영한 제1값과 상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 포함된 최소 혈압 값 사이의 차이가 제2기준값 이상이면, 상기 제1값과 상기 최소 혈압 값의 평균 값을 상기 제2혈압값으로 결정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1혈압 값에 상기 차이값을 반영한 제2값과 상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 포함된 최대 혈압 값 사이의 차이가 제2기준값 이상이면, 상기 제2값과 상기 최대 혈압 값의 평균 값을 상기 제2혈압값으로 결정하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1혈압 값에 상기 차이값을 반영한 제1값과 상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 포함된 최소 혈압 값 사이의 차이가 제2기준값 이상이거나 상기 제1혈압 값에 상기 차이값을 반영한 제2값과 상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 포함된 최대 혈압 값 사이의 차이가 제2기준값 이상이면, 상기 제2자세와 관련된 캘리브레이션 정보를 위한 혈압 정보를 재측정하는 것을 요청하는 메시지를 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치의 디스플레이에 표시하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 사용자의 혈압을 측정하는 명령에 응답하여, 상기 제1센서를 통해 획득된 상기 사용자의 제3생체 신호에 기초하여 사용자의 제3혈압 정보를 확인하고,상기 제2센서를 통해, 상기 제3생체 신호가 획득된 때의 상기 사용자의 자세를 확인하고,상기 메모리에 저장된 상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터 세트를 포함하는 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들 중 상기 확인된 사용자의 자세에 대한 캘리브레이션 정보를 확인하고,상기 캘리브레이션 정보에 기초하여, 상기 제3혈압 정보를 캘리브레이션하고,상기 캘리브레이션된 제3혈압 정보에 기초하여 수치화된 상기 사용자의 제3혈압값에 대한 정보를 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치의 디스플레이에 표시하도록 설정된 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제9항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 외부 전자 장치가 상기 제1혈압값에 대한 정보를 측정하는 방식과 상이한 방식을 이용하여, 상기 제3혈압값에 대한 정보를 획득하도록 설정된 전자 장치.
- 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법에 있어서,사용자의 제1자세에서, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 제1센서를 통해 사용자의 제1생체 신호를 획득하는 동작;외부 전자 장치로부터 상기 제1자세에서 상기 외부 전자 장치에 의해 측정된 상기 사용자의 제1혈압 값에 대한 정보를 획득하는 동작;상기 제1생체 신호의 특징들 및 상기 제1혈압 값에 대한 정보에 기초하여, 상기 제1자세에서 측정되는 제1혈압 정보를 수치화하기 위한 제1캘리브레이션 정보를 획득하는 동작;상기 전자 장치에 기저장된 상기 사용자의 복수의 자세들에 대한 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들이 상기 사용자의 제2자세에서 측정되는 제2혈압 정보를 수치화하기 위한 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하기 위한 지정된 조건을 만족하는지 여부를 확인하는 동작; 및상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들이 상기 지정된 조건을 만족하면, 상기 제1캘리브레이션 정보 및 상기 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들에 기초하여, 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하는 동작을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제11항에 있어서, 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하는 동작은,상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 기저장된 상기 사용자의 상기 제1자세들에 대한 제1캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들 중 상기 제1생체 신호의 상기 특징들과 매치되는 상기 제1자세의 제1캘리브레이션 데이터를 확인하는 동작;상기 제1자세의 상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터에 대응하는 상기 제2자세의 제2캘리브레이션 데이터를 확인하는 동작;상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터와 상기 제2캘리브레이션 데이터 사이의 차이를 확인하는 동작; 및상기 제1생체 신호의 특징들, 상기 제1혈압 값, 및 상기 차이에 기초하여, 상기 제2자세에서 획득될 수 있는 제2생체 신호의 특징들 및 제2혈압 값에 대한 정보를 포함하는 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하는 동작을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제12항에 있어서, 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하는 동작은,상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제1자세에서 측정된 생체 신호의 특징들과 상기 제2캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제2자세에서 측정된 생체 신호의 특징들 사이의 비율을 확인하는 동작; 및상기 제1생체 신호의 특징들에 상기 비율을 반영하여 상기 제2자세에서 획득될 수 있는 상기 제2생체 신호의 특징들을 추정하는 동작을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제12항에 있어서, 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하는 동작은,상기 제1캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제1자세에서 측정된 혈압 값과 상기 제2캘리브레이션 데이터에 포함된 상기 제2자세에서 측정된 혈압 값 사이의 차이값을 확인하는 동작; 및상기 제1혈압값 및 상기 차이값에 기초하여 상기 제2자세에서 획득될 수 있는 상기 제2혈압값을 추정하는 동작을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제11항에 있어서,상기 복수의 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들의 개수를 확인하는 동작; 및상기 복수의 캘리브레이션 데이터 세트들의 개수가 지정된 개수 미만이면, 상기 제2캘리브레이션 정보를 추정하는 동작을 수행하지 않고 상기 제2자세에서 캘리브레이션을 위한 혈압 값을 측정하는 것을 요청하는 메시지를 표시하는 동작을 더 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
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