Apple Files Patent Application for Sweat-Sensing Technology in Apple Watch

Apple has recently filed a patent application titled “Wearable Devices With Perspiration Measurement Capabilities,” which details the potential use of sweat to gather health-related data. The focus of this patent application is on the Apple Watch, with illustrations clearly depicting the device.

The application describes a device that calculates a user’s perspiration metric using a perspiration sensor with two electrodes and a processor. It also mentions the possibility of including a second perspiration sensor to further enhance measurements. This data could be stored in the memory of an Apple Watch.

According to the patent application, when an Apple Watch user is engaged in physical activity, such as walking, running, or cycling, the device could estimate sweat rate over specific time intervals. This information would provide users with insights into their fluid loss during exercise.

Although not every patent application translates into a new feature, this concept aligns well with the capabilities of the Apple Watch. We may eventually see this technology integrated into future models, providing users with valuable health and fitness data.

Stay tuned for more updates on this innovative development from Apple!