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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2002
Kari Hjelt, Espoo, FI;
Kjell Nybergh, Sipoo, FI;
Jari Hyyryläinen, Veikkola, FI;
Tapani Ryhänen, Helsinki, FI;
Santtu Naukkarinen, Espoo, FI;
Kari Hjelt, Espoo, FI;
Kjell Nybergh, Sipoo, FI;
Jari Hyyryläinen, Veikkola, FI;
Tapani Ryhänen, Helsinki, FI;
Santtu Naukkarinen, Espoo, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A system and method measures a parameter of body fat using body fat monitoring circuitry provided with a mobile communications device or device cover. A mobile terminal device includes a housing supporting a display, a processor, and a user interface for facilitating user interaction with the mobile terminal device. Body fat monitoring circuitry of the mobile terminal device includes a tactile interface supported by one or both of the housing and a cover of the housing. The monitoring circuitry communicates monitoring signals to a portion of a user's body via the tactile interface. The processor computes a resistance to the communication of the monitoring signals and computes the user's body fat parameter using the computed resistance. An acceleration sensor may be included to provide various pedometer functions.