Advertisement

Samsung's recent trademark points to devices with mysterious 'Samsung Speckle'

The trademark filing doesn't reveal much information about where and on what device this technology will be used.

Advertisement
Tech2 News Staff|Jul 16, 2018, 19:10:41 IST

Samsung had patented a "laser speckle interferometric system" technology which has been earlier seen in the 2016 patents. The devices also included in this are Galaxy smartphones and tablets and Galaxy Gear.According to the report in Patently Mobile, "The laser speckle interferometric system may be applied to a mobile device of a cuff type to be worn on an arm of the user. For example, the laser speckle interferometric system according to an exemplary embodiment may be used when a brachial artery is used for measurement and correction of vital signs such as the blood pressure and heart rate."[caption id="attachment_4753301" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Image: Reauters Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Image: Reauters[/caption]A recent trademark filing suggests that Samsung may be working on this technology. According to the report in Business Insider, Samsung filed for the trademark "Samsung Speckle" in Europe.The trademark filing doesn't reveal much information about where and on what device this technology has been used or will be used, but it is speculated to be included on a smartwatch.[caption id="attachment_4753271" align="alignnone" width="1280"]The image illustrates a laser speckle interferometric system. Image: Patently Mobile The image illustrates a laser speckle interferometric system. Image: Patently Mobile[/caption]The Apple watch uses the optical heart-rate sensor technology which measures your heart-rate and helps you to calm down.The rumoured Samsung Galaxy watch is also alleged to be based on recent trademarks.

Handpicked stories, in your inbox
Global stories. Indian perspective. Zero noise.
No Spam. Unsubscribe Any Time.
First Published:Jul 16, 2018, 18:14:00 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending Stories

China's Kimi K3 challenges US AI leaders with frontier-level performance at lower cost

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has unveiled its latest open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, with early results suggesting it could compete with some of the world's most advanced AI systems developed by leading US companies
2 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
Up Next