Patents by Inventor Elias Pekonen
Elias Pekonen 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).
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Publication number: 20150223716Abstract: A heart activity sensor structure includes a flexible substrate being substantially non-conductive, at least two electrodes printed on one side of the flexible substrate and configured to be placed against a skin of a user in order to measure biometric signals related to heart activity, and an electrostatic discharge shield printed on opposite side the flexible textile substrate, compared to the printing of the at least two electrodes, for protecting the at least two electrodes from static electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Seppo Korkala, Elias Pekonen, Juhani Kemppainen, Pekka Rytky, Jarmo Saaski
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Publication number: 20150038853Abstract: There is provided a wearable item configured to be placed at least partially against a skin of a person; and an optically sensitive detector mounted to the wearable item and configured to detect optical signals reflected from the skin of the person, wherein the detected optical signals represent a relative motion between the wearable item and the skin of the person and wherein the optically sensitive detector is mounted to the wearable item such that there is a predetermined space between the optically sensitive detector and the skin of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Elias Pekonen
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Publication number: 20140343391Abstract: A heart activity sensor structure includes a flexible textile substrate, and at least two electrodes with an electric insulation between each of the at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are applied on one side of the flexible textile substrate and configured to be placed against a skin of an exerciser in order to measure biosignals related to heart activity. The heart activity sensor also includes an electrostatic discharge shield applied on one side of the flexible textile substrate for protecting the at least two electrodes from static electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Polar Electro OyInventors: Seppo Korkala, Elias Pekonen, Juhani Kemppainen, Pekka Rytky
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Patent number: 8862215Abstract: The present document discloses an apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to: trigger a start of a physical exercise; in response to said triggering, start a measurement mode in which the apparatus receives measurement data of the physical exercise wirelessly from at least one sensor device and analyzes the received measurement data; detect a predetermined event in the received measurement data during the physical exercise; and in response to detecting said predetermined event, cause transmission of a reconfiguration message to at least one of the at least one sensor device to reconfigure at least one parameter of said at least one of the at least one sensor device.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Polar Electro OyInventors: Pertti Puolakanaho, Elias Pekonen
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Publication number: 20140200470Abstract: The present document discloses an apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to: trigger a start of a physical exercise; in response to said triggering, start a measurement mode in which the apparatus receives measurement data of the physical exercise wirelessly from at least one sensor device and analyses the received measurement data; detect a predetermined event in the received measurement data during the physical exercise; and in response to detecting said predetermined event, cause transmission of a reconfiguration message to at least one of the at least one sensor device to reconfigure at least one parameter of said at least one of the at least one sensor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OYInventors: Pertti Puolakanaho, Elias Pekonen
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Patent number: 8781562Abstract: An apparatus includes a first signal line configured to couple signals from a first skin electrode to a first input of a differential amplifier comprised as a front-stage in a signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the first skin electrode; a second signal line configured to couple signals from a second skin electrode, different from the first skin electrode, to a second input of the differential amplifier of the signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the second skin electrode; and an impedance circuitry coupled between the first signal line and the second signal line in order to tune input impedance of the differential amplifier. Impedance of the impedance circuitry is higher on a first frequency band covering a frequency band of the measured biometric signals than on a second frequency band not covering the frequency band of the measured biometric signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Polar Electro OyInventor: Elias Pekonen
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Patent number: 8554312Abstract: A disclosed apparatus includes a first signal line configured to couple signals from a first electrode to a signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the first electrode; a second signal line configured to couple signals from a second electrode, which is different from the first electrode, to the signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the second electrode; and a coupling circuitry configured to selectively couple the first signal line and the second signal line to a common electrical potential so as to equalize electrical potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Polar Electro OyInventor: Elias Pekonen
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Publication number: 20120157868Abstract: A disclosed apparatus includes a first signal line configured to couple signals from a first electrode to a signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the first electrode; a second signal line configured to couple signals from a second electrode, which is different from the first electrode, to the signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the second electrode; and a coupling circuitry configured to selectively couple the first signal line and the second signal line to a common electrical potential so as to equalize electrical potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OYInventor: Elias Pekonen
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Publication number: 20120157867Abstract: An apparatus includes a first signal line configured to couple signals from a first skin electrode to a first input of a differential amplifier comprised as a front-stage in a signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the first skin electrode; a second signal line configured to couple signals from a second skin electrode, different from the first skin electrode, to a second input of the differential amplifier of the signal detection circuitry for measurement of biometric signals sensed by the second skin electrode; and an impedance circuitry coupled between the first signal line and the second signal line in order to tune input impedance of the differential amplifier. Impedance of the impedance circuitry is higher on a first frequency band covering a frequency band of the measured biometric signals than on a second frequency band not covering the frequency band of the measured biometric signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OYInventor: Elias Pekonen
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Publication number: 20100001912Abstract: There is provided an electro-optical component, comprising a patch antenna and a display integrated together, an electrically conductive structure common to the patch antenna and the display, wherein the electrically conductive structure is configured to transmit and/or receive radio frequency electromagnetic energy wirelessly and to reflect light in the display into a viewing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: POLAR ELECTRO OYInventor: Elias Pekonen
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Publication number: 20070006745Abstract: The invention relates to a peripheral device of a user-specific performance monitor, a user-specific performance monitor, and a method for changing the state of a peripheral device of a user-specific performance monitor. The peripheral device is configured to produce performance information characterizing the user's performance and transmit performance information wirelessly to a main unit of the user-specific performance monitor. The method comprises receiving a signal wirelessly in the peripheral device; determining the signal level of the signal; comparing the signal level with a threshold value; and changing the state of the peripheral device between standby and operating states after the signal level has reached the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Veli-Pekka Putila, Ilkka Uhari, Petteri Juola, Elias Pekonen
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Patent number: 6985032Abstract: The present invention relates to a lineariser for use with an amplifier and to a method of linearising an amplifier. The lineariser comprises an input to receive an input signal and an output for outputting an adjusted signal. A gain variations adjustment means are provided for adjusting amplitude dependent gain variations of the signal. A phase variations adjustment means are provided for adjusting amplitude dependent phase variations of the signal. Said gain and phase variations adjustment means are adapted to be individually adjustable elements on the signal path between said input and output. A variable gain amplifier is provided on the signal path between the gain variations adjustment means and phase variations adjustment means. The adjusted signal is then input to said amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Elias Pekonen, Andrzej Haczewski, Jaspal Bharj
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Publication number: 20040070449Abstract: The present invention relates to a lineariser for use with an amplifier and to a method of linearising an amplifier. The lineariser comprises an input to receive an input signal and an output for outputting an adjusted signal. A gain variations adjustment means are provided for adjusting amplitude dependent gain variations of the signal. A phase variations adjustment means are provided for adjusting amplitude dependent phase variations of the signal. Said gain and phase variations adjustment means are adapted to be individually adjustable elements on the signal path between said input and output. A variable gain amplifier is provided on the signal path between the gain variations adjustment means and phase variations adjustment means. The adjusted signal is then input to said amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Elias Pekonen, Andrzej Haczewski, Jaspal Bhari