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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 30, 1999
Yutaka Kondo, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A watch-type biometric measuring device having a pulse wave sensor unit for detecting a pulse rate by a reflective optical sensor, a housing storing therein the sensor unit, and a wristband is improved. The wristband has short band pieces and near the housing and long band pieces and far from the housing The band pieces and have high flexibility, and permit movement of a living body. On the other hand, the band pieces and have low flexibility, and secure holding ability against the living body. With this configuration, it is possible to mount the biometric measuring device on a measurement site of the living body with high adhesion while minimizing the sensation of pressure.