IWatch will be able to automatically detect the type of physical activity of the user

Today, Apple has received a patent for a technology that will allow iWatch automatically determine the nature of user activity "wearable". According to the document, the sensors can distinguish complex idleness or walking from weightlifting, even counting the number of repetitions and approaches.

Most fitness trackers, and other devices that monitor the physical activity of the user, are unable to distinguish between low activity or inactivity of the lifting boom or work with free weights. For example, for correct display of class time and calories burned on Jawbone UP you need to activate the timer, and at the end of exercise to choose the type of activity and load. However, even in such a case one can not speak about the 100% accuracy of the results.

The technology works by treating the entire heap sensors. These include traditional already accelerometer smartphone, a gyroscope and other sensors that complement the Hall sensor. All the data will be displayed on the screen of the device or application Health on a smartphone.

For a more accurate calculation of data, the device can be attached to a fitness equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, or any other such items. Built-in sensors at the same time will count the number of repetitions and approaches when performing exercises.

There are even special opportunities for employment, such as the bench press or exercises abs.

Although Apple still has not announced the date of the event dedicated to the production of iWatch, analysts considerThat it will be held in October. In addition, Ming-Chi Kuo believes that this autumn the corporation must imagine a record number of "rail" novelties.

via AppleInsider