Latest Huawei tech could detect Lung infection using SpO2

China’s intellectual property office has recently published a patent for a Huawei tech that could actually detect lungs infection using SpO2 blood oxygen level measurement.

On December 30, 2022, the patent application with CN115530768A is labeled as “a detection method and related equipment” published. While it was applied on June 29, 2021. The patent description shows that this entire concept includes both device and a method to conduct the detection process.

However, the patent prioritizes the detection process. In order to do so, a first device sends information to a second device. The information contains the physiological specifications of the information observed by the second electronic device.

The second device then matches the physiological specs information with pre-installed conditions. It further inspects additional parameters such as audio information. The method then inspects the physiological information sent by the second device based on the first information.

It’s confusing, right? Let’s break it down in simple terms.

It’s noted that the method double-checks the information, observed and amplified by the second device. While it also inspects the information from the second device and compares it with the inputs that have been transferred by the first device.

The function uses both devices and checks the information back and forth to match with a pre-set mode. This helps to come up with a result to show on the screen.

According to the details, the screen of the device will show results including Blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, body temperature, heart rate, and more. In the patent, these results are shown on a smartphone device.

Huawei says the aim of such technology will allow users to easily detect infection risk in the respiratory system in the lungs. While it ensures the operations operate while using the lowest power of the device.

To be mentioned, Huawei has revealed, when it will go in production but we’ll keep you posted.

What is the respiratory system?

The respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. It includes your airways, lungs, and blood vessels. The muscles that power your lungs are also part of the respiratory system. These parts work together to move oxygen throughout the body and clean out waste gases like carbon dioxide.

Huawei Smartwatches and Smart Bands already had SpO2 technology for a long time now and it has been well received by consumers for its accurate readings.

What is SpO2?

The device will automatically measure and record your SpO2 when it detects that you are still. Touch the Low SpO2 alert to set the lower limit of your SpO2 for you to receive an alert when you are not asleep.

(via – CNMO)