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Advanced Data Protection will complicate new device setup this Christmas
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Apple Vision Pro crams 50 pixels into the area of one iPhone 15 pixel
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Apple says it can take pulse oximetry out of Apple Watch -- but shouldn't have to
flydog said:igorsky said:My understanding is the basis for the parent is that it’s an oxymeter on a watch. How in the world was something so general given as a patent to begin with? Ridiculous.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US10945648B2/en
https://patents.google.com/patent/US10912502B2/en
This might be helpful too https://www.inquartik.com/blog/apple-watch-masimo-pulse-oximeter-litigation/ -
Apple sells up to 180,000 Apple Vision Pro, says Kuo
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All iPhone 16 models rumored to have thinnest bezels yet
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Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger's life
MplsP said:retrogusto said:williamh said:omasou said:quakerotis said:It's not Apple's, it's Masimo's.
According to Masimo:
Apple's implementation is infringing on Masimo patent = T
Apple tech is neither a reliable and/or medical pulse oximeter = T
Then a simple truth table says T + T = T and therefore Masimo implementation is neither a reliable and/or medical pulse oximeter.
We could add According to Masimo:
Apple is "masquerading what they are offering to consumers as a reliable, medical pulse oximeter, even though it's not." = F
From the article (you would know if you read it): Apple advises on its website that the measurements found in the watchOS Blood Oxygen app are "not intended for medical use," and are designed only for "general fitness and wellness purposes."
Kiani maintains "I really feel wholeheartedly that consumers are better off without it." = F
Ok, it's true that he maintains it but he is wrong. According to the article, a DOCTOR on the flight said ""The Apple Watch helped me to find out the patient had low oxygen saturation." Do you know better, Dr. Omasou?
Having said that, I think Masimo's claims about the usefulness of Apple's pulse oximetry are not completely accurate and more posturing than reality. The Apple Watch oximeter may not be medical grade but that in no way makes is useless. This story is a perfect example.