Yes, you are not mistaken. The new generation of Apple Watch can actually detect alcohol content. Not only that, the new generation of Apple Watch is expected to get heavy functions such as measuring blood pressure and blood sugar.
"Your next watch is more than a watch", the advertising slogan of Apple's next-generation smart watch, Xiaohe has already thought about it in advance. Imagine the impact of Apple Watch on people's healthy life in the future.
I drank it the night before, and I can test it with Apple Watch the next day, so I can choose to drive or drive. Elderly people with hypertension no longer need professional sphygmomanometer. You can know your blood pressure at a glance by opening Apple Watch. Diabetic patients, wearing Apple Watch, can perceive their blood sugar concentration in real time and make their bodies healthier!
Eight years of preparation.
The next generation of Apple Watch has added functions such as measuring alcohol content, which was first exposed by MacRumors. It is understood that Rockley, Apple's partner company, has developed a non-invasive optical sensor that can detect a variety of blood-related health indicators, including blood pressure, blood sugar and alcohol content in blood.
However, Apple's research and development of this product began eight years ago. 2065438+In August 2008, the US Patent and Trademark Office announced the non-invasive continuous blood glucose monitoring technology that Apple is developing. In this way, the electronic device can be calibrated to measure the concentration of a specific substance in a given sample.
It doesn't matter if you don't know the technical terms. This technology is actually to determine the concentration of the target substance through data such as wavelength and energy of light. According to the American Consumer News and Business Channel, since 20 13, Apple has recruited a team of biomedical engineers and worked hard for five years before publishing the patent. At the same time, the feasibility test was carried out.
Maybe some friends don't understand, since this patent has existed for a long time, why not apply earlier? In fact, blood sugar testing has been involved in the medical field, and the release of patents represents the feasibility of this technology. As for the accuracy of measurement data, a lot of experiments are needed to constantly adjust the calculation model. "Before the commercialization of this technology, Apple focused on ensuring its reliability and stability." Apple explained it this way.
A strong partner
During the three years of obtaining the patent of non-invasive detection of blood glucose concentration, Apple was unable to apply this technology to its own products until it met Rockley. According to Rockley official website, this is an innovative technology platform that provides unparalleled non-invasive analysis capabilities through revolutionary wearable devices.
Rockley has become a leading supplier of integrated optical components because of its flexibility and powerful functions to drive various applications. At present, the company has also developed an ultra-accurate sensor, which can directly pass through the skin from the back module of the smart watch through infrared rays, and can read and monitor a variety of blood data to understand the physical condition.
Simply put, Rockley's sensor has better optical performance, and Apple's cooperation with it will enable Apple Watch to achieve non-invasive blood sugar detection.
Speaking of blood sugar testing, I believe many friends know little about it. In fact, the detection of blood sugar needs to measure data such as fasting, before meals, after meals, before going to bed and at night. The fluctuation of data can feed back the change of illness, so as to adjust one's lifestyle and treatment plan in time. In other words, diabetic patients usually have to be tested several times a day, each time they have to prick their fingers with a needle, and then they have to be disinfected to stop bleeding.
The existence of Apple Watch can liberate the majority of diabetic patients. As long as you bring Apple Watch, you can check your blood sugar concentration anytime, anywhere. At the same time, with the help of Apple Health App, a complete database can be established to adjust the lifestyle of diabetic patients in real time.
Buy one and get two free, and take blood pressure and alcohol for free.
Since the project was established eight years ago, Apple has been committed to the research and development of non-invasive blood glucose measurement technology. Now, when the technology is about to mature, it is found that this technology can be used for both blood pressure monitoring and alcohol concentration detection.
What is the relationship between blood sugar, blood pressure and alcohol concentration? The answer is blood. Blood pressure, as its name implies, refers to the pressure of blood in blood vessels. Non-invasive sphygmomanometer in the market can collect the pulse wave waveform of wrist through photoelectric sensor, so as to realize continuous monitoring of blood pressure. Before the blood pressure measurement function of Apple Watch appeared, there were many smart watches on the market that provided similar functions, but the accuracy has not been officially certified.
As for measuring alcohol concentration, the principle is similar to that of measuring blood sugar, which is to measure the concentration of special components in blood. In Apple Watch, it just shows different wavelengths. When the problem of measuring blood sugar is solved, the problem of measuring alcohol will naturally be solved.
When the police uncle checks drunk driving, he usually takes a measuring instrument in his hand and asks the drivers to "blow it". However, drivers with excessive alcohol content will generally take them to the hospital for blood tests to get more accurate results. The appearance of Apple Watch is actually good news for the police and drivers. The police uncle can use Apple Watch to measure the alcohol content in blood, and the result is definitely more accurate than ordinary measuring instruments. As for drivers, many people don't know how long they will be at risk of drunk driving after drinking. After wearing Apple Watch, you can track the alcohol content in your blood at any time, and don't drive if it exceeds the standard.
With the rapid development of science and technology, Apple can always stand at the forefront of the times. After the launch of a new generation of Apple Watch, it is bound to trigger a wave of buying. However, there is bad news. According to the data released by Rockley, Apple Watch with additional functions such as measuring blood sugar will not be launched until next year. Warm-hearted friends need to wait patiently. ......
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