Summary: Embr Labs, maker of the Embr Wave wrist-worn wearable, announced six new patents granted across the US, Japan, and the EU. These patents focus on AI-driven systems that deliver personalized warming and cooling stimuli to address hot flashes, stress, and sleep disruptions. The patented technology leverages sensors to detect physiological signals, enabling adaptive and personalized thermal waveforms that actively improve well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Innovative Thermal Therapy: Embr Labs’ new patents cover sensor-driven, closed-loop, and adaptive thermal waveforms that deliver personalized relief for hot flashes, stress, and sleep disturbances.
- Global IP Expansion: Six patents were granted across the US, Japan, and the EU, highlighting Embr Labs’ advancements in wearable technology and AI integration.
- Non-Pharmacological Solution: The Embr Wave wearable uses thermal stimuli to manage symptoms by engaging the autonomic nervous system.
Embr Labs—maker of Embr Wave, a wrist-worn wearable that utilizes temperature as a new pathway to the brain to manage hot flashes, improve sleep, and manage stress—announced the granting and allowance of six new patents across the United States, Japan, and the European Union.
The patents encompass systems that utilize sensors and artificial intelligence to deliver precise warming or cooling stimuli to the body to improve health and well-being.
“We are thrilled to have these patents granted, as they signify a major milestone in our mission to improve well-being through the power of temperature,” says Matt Smith, co-founder and chief technology officer at Embr Labs, in a release. “Our patented technologies are setting new standards for smart wearables by actively improving well-being, not just tracking it. By addressing the complex interplay between thermal stimuli and the autonomic nervous system, we’re offering the type of transformative, non-pharmacological solution that the world needs right now.”
The patents cover key inventions in the areas of thermal waveforms, an area that Embr Labs has pioneered. Specifically, these patents cover thermal waveforms that are:
- Sensor-Driven: The Embr Wave delivers warming and cooling waves controlled by sensors detecting biomarkers, such as skin temperature and electrodermal activity, indicative of sympathetic nervous system responses.
- Closed-Loop: Warming and cooling waves are generated in response to real-time physiological signals, providing immediate relief during hot flash episodes.
- Adaptive: Warming and cooling waves are modified based on real-time sensor data, allowing for personalized management of hot flashes and anxiety symptoms.
- Personalized: Algorithms are reinforced based on user confirmation and physiological feedback, enhancing the effectiveness of symptom relief over time through personalization.
The announcement follows Embr’s recent recognition by Fast Company as one of the Next Big Things in Tech.
Photo caption: Embr Wave
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