| abstract |
the present invention relates to some modalities that may include a device for detecting heart rate. in several embodiments, the device may comprise at least one capacitive displacement sensor coupled to a strip. in many embodiments, the at least one capacitive displacement sensor can comprise two electrodes. in some embodiments, the two electrodes may comprise an external transmitting electrode and an internal receiving electrode. in several modalities, the at least one capacitive displacement sensor can detect a pulse by generating a signal associated with a change in distance between the skin of a user of the device and at least one capacitive displacement sensor. other modalities of apparatus, methods and related systems are also provided. |