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Sony patents device that reads body signals using two separate sensor units

Sony describes a system for measuring biological signals, such as heart or brain activity, using two distinct measuring units. Each unit uses electrodes that touch the body to pick up electrical changes and includes a specific component to stabilize the reading.

Why it mattersThis filing suggests Sony is refining how wearable or medical devices accurately capture body data, which could lead to more reliable health monitors.

In the filing’s own words

A biological signal detection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first measurer and a second measurer. The first measurer and the second measurer each include a first electrode and a second electrode that are configured to be in contact with a living body, and a first passive element that is electrically coupled between the second electrode and a reference potential line. The first measurer and the second measurer are each configured to output a first signal based on an electric potential of the first electrode.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A biological signal detection device comprising: a first measurer; and a second measurer, the first measurer and the second measurer each including a first electrode and a second electrode that are configured to be in contact with a living body, and a first passive element that is electrically coupled between the second electrode and a reference potential line, wherein the first measurer and the second measurer are each configured to output a first signal based on an electric potential of the first electrode.

Facts

Company
Sony (SONY GROUP CORPORATION)
Official title
BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL DETECTION DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL DETECTION SYSTEM
Publication number
US20260283527A1
Application number
19471888
Filed
Apr 17, 2024
Published
Sep 24, 2026
Inventors
4
Claims
20

Classified under

A61B 5/291 Human necessities
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