Patents by Inventor Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos

Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11877861
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium, and a method capable of, directly or indirectly, estimating sleep states of a user based on sensor data from movement sensors and/or optical sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: FITBIT, INC.
    Inventors: Conor Joseph Heneghan, Jacob Anthony Arnold, Zachary Todd Beattie, Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Allison Maya Russell, Philip Foeckler, Adrienne M. Tucker, Delisa Lopez, Belen Lafon, Atiyeh Ghoreyshi
  • Publication number: 20230293028
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for estimating blood pressure, which implement a pulse-transit-time-based blood pressure model that can be calibrated. Some implementations provide reliable and user friendly means for calibrating the blood pressure model using blood pressure perturbation methods and multiple sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Thomas Samuel Elliot, Logan Niehaus
  • Publication number: 20230277075
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for non-invasively measuring arterial stiffness using pulse wave analysis of photoplethysmogram data. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices provided herein for measuring arterial stiffness have the ability to automatically and intelligently obtain PPG data under suitable conditions while the user is engaged in activities or exercises. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices are provided herein with the ability to remove PPG data variance caused by factors unrelated to arterial stiffness. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices have the ability to perform PWA while accounting for the user’s activities, conditions, or status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Andrew Larsen Axley
  • Patent number: 11684281
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for non-invasively measuring arterial stiffness using pulse wave analysis of photoplethysmogram data. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices provided herein for measuring arterial stiffness have the ability to automatically and intelligently obtain PPG data under suitable conditions while the user is engaged in activities or exercises. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices are provided herein with the ability to remove PPG data variance caused by factors unrelated to arterial stiffness. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices have the ability to perform PWA while accounting for the user's activities, conditions, or status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Andrew Larsen Axley
  • Patent number: 11589758
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for estimating blood pressure, which implement a pulse-transit-time-based blood pressure model that can be calibrated. Some implementations provide reliable and user friendly means for calibrating the blood pressure model using blood pressure perturbation methods and multiple sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Thomas Samuel Elliot, Logan Niehaus
  • Publication number: 20220265208
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium, and a method capable of, directly or indirectly, estimating sleep states of a user based on sensor data from movement sensors and/or optical sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Conor Joseph Heneghan, Jacob Anthony Arnold, Zachary Todd Beattie, Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Allison Maya Russell, Philip Foeckler, Adrienne M. Tucker, Delisa Lopez, Belen Lafon, Atiyeh Ghoreyshi
  • Publication number: 20220249026
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises obtaining one or more photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from one or more PPG sensors of a monitoring apparatus, the PPG signals being generated based upon optically detecting pulsed variations in blood flow; obtaining a motion sensor signal from a motion sensor in the monitoring apparatus; identifying, based upon the motion sensor signal, one or more periods of motion (e.g., low motion) of the monitoring apparatus; and selectively obtaining and storing segments of the PPG signals based on a temporal relationship between the segments of the PPG signals and the identified periods of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Conor Heneghan, Subramaniam Venkatraman, Alexandros Pantelopoulos
  • Patent number: 11253202
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises obtaining one or more photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from one or more PPG sensors of a monitoring apparatus, the PPG signals being generated based upon optically detecting pulsed variations in blood flow; obtaining a motion sensor signal from a motion sensor in the monitoring apparatus; identifying, based upon the motion sensor signal, one or more periods of motion (e.g., low motion) of the monitoring apparatus; and selectively obtaining and storing segments of the PPG signals based on a temporal relationship between the segments of the PPG signals and the identified periods of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc
    Inventors: Conor Heneghan, Alexandros Pantelopoulos, Subramaniam Venkatraman
  • Patent number: 11207021
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium, and a method capable of, directly or indirectly, estimating sleep states of a user based on sensor data from movement sensors and/or optical sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc
    Inventors: Conor Joseph Heneghan, Jacob Antony Arnold, Zachary Todd Beattie, Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Allison Maya Russell, Philip Foeckler, Adrienne M. Tucker, Delisa Lopez, Belen Lafon, Atiyeh Ghoreyshi
  • Publication number: 20210369128
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for non-invasively measuring arterial stiffness using pulse wave analysis of photoplethysmogram data. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices provided herein for measuring arterial stiffness have the ability to automatically and intelligently obtain PPG data under suitable conditions while the user is engaged in activities or exercises. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices are provided herein with the ability to remove PPG data variance caused by factors unrelated to arterial stiffness. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices have the ability to perform PWA while accounting for the user's activities, conditions, or status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Andrew Larsen Axley
  • Patent number: 10990187
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device to be worn on a user's forearm includes a display and a set of one or more sensors that provide sensor data. In one aspect, a device may detect, using sensor data obtained from a set of sensors, that a first activity state of a user is active. The device may determine, while the first activity state is active, that the sensor data matches a watch check rule associated with the first activity state. Responsive to the detected match, the device may cause a change in visibility of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Heiko Gernot Albert Panther
  • Patent number: 10973422
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for non-invasively measuring arterial stiffness using pulse wave analysis of photoplethysmogram data. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices provided herein for measuring arterial stiffness have the ability to automatically and intelligently obtain PPG data under suitable conditions while the user is engaged in activities or exercises. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices are provided herein with the ability to remove PPG data variance caused by factors unrelated to arterial stiffness. In some implementations, wearable biometric monitoring devices have the ability to perform PWA while accounting for the user's activities, conditions, or status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Andrew Larsen Axley
  • Publication number: 20200033952
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device to be worn on a user's forearm includes a display and a set of one or more sensors that provide sensor data. In one aspect, a device may detect, using sensor data obtained from a set of sensors, that a first activity state of a user is active. The device may determine, while the first activity state is active, that the sensor data matches a watch check rule associated with the first activity state. Responsive to the detected match, the device may cause a change in visibility of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Heiko Gernot Albert Panther
  • Patent number: 10466802
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device to be worn on a user's forearm includes a display and a set of one or more sensors that provide sensor data. In one aspect, a device may detect, using sensor data obtained from a set of sensors, that a first activity state of a user is active. The device may determine, while the first activity state is active, that the sensor data matches a watch check rule associated with the first activity state. Responsive to the detected match, the device may cause a change in visibility of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Heiko Gernot Albert Panther
  • Patent number: 10398381
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises obtaining one or more photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from one or more PPG sensors of a monitoring apparatus, the PPG signals being generated based upon optically detecting pulsed variations in blood flow; obtaining a motion sensor signal from a motion sensor in the monitoring apparatus; identifying, based upon the motion sensor signal, one or more periods of motion (e.g., low motion) of the monitoring apparatus; and selectively obtaining and storing segments of the PPG signals based on a temporal relationship between the segments of the PPG signals and the identified periods of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Conor Heneghan, Alexandros Pantelopoulos, Subramaniam Venkatraman
  • Publication number: 20190254590
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing biofeedback during a meditation exercise are disclosed. In one aspect, the wearable device includes one or more biometric sensors and a user interface. The method may involve prompting the user, via the user interface, to perform a meditation exercise, the meditation exercise being associated with a target physiological metric related to the physiology of the user. The method may involve measuring, based on output of at least one of the one or more biometric sensors, a physiological metric of the user during the meditation exercise. The method may involve determining a performance score indicating the user's performance during the meditation exercise based on comparing the measured physiological metric with the target physiological metric. The method may involve providing, via the user interface, based on the performance score, feedback information indicative of the user's performance during the meditation exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Subramaniam Venkatraman, Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos
  • Patent number: 10188345
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing biofeedback during a meditation exercise are disclosed. In one aspect, the wearable device includes one or more biometric sensors and a user interface. The method may involve prompting the user, via the user interface, to perform a meditation exercise, the meditation exercise being associated with a target physiological metric related to the physiology of the user. The method may involve measuring, based on output of at least one of the one or more biometric sensors, a physiological metric of the user during the meditation exercise. The method may involve determining a performance score indicating the user's performance during the meditation exercise based on comparing the measured physiological metric with the target physiological metric. The method may involve providing, via the user interface, based on the performance score, feedback information indicative of the user's performance during the meditation exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Subramaniam Venkatraman, Alexandros Pantelopoulos
  • Publication number: 20190025928
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device to be worn on a user's forearm includes a display and a set of one or more sensors that provide sensor data. In one aspect, a device may detect, using sensor data obtained from a set of sensors, that a first activity state of a user is active. The device may determine, while the first activity state is active, that the sensor data matches a watch check rule associated with the first activity state. Responsive to the detected match, the device may cause a change in visibility of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Alexandros A. Pantelopoulos, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Heiko Gernot Albert Panther
  • Patent number: 9977508
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device to be worn on a user's forearm includes a display and a set of one or more sensors that provide sensor data. In one aspect, a device may detect, using sensor data obtained from a set of sensors, that a first activity state of a user is active. The device may determine, while the first activity state is active, that the sensor data matches a watch check rule associated with the first activity state. Responsive to the detected match, the device may cause a change in visibility of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros Pantelopoulos, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Heiko Gernot Albert Panther
  • Patent number: 9952675
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device to be worn on a user's forearm includes a display and a set of one or more sensors that provide sensor data. In one aspect, a device may detect, using sensor data obtained from a set of sensors, that a first activity state of a user is active. The device may determine, while the first activity state is active, that the sensor data matches a watch check rule associated with the first activity state. Responsive to the detected match, the device may cause a change in visibility of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandros Pantelopoulos, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Heiko Gernot Albert Panther