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Michael L Hicks

Fitbit patented a 'Fit Score' trick that every smartwatch could use

Pictured: fitbit charge 6 and google pixel watch 2.

What you need to know

  • Fitbit plans to implement a "Fit score" that will tell you how well your wearable is fitted to your wrist. 
  • Using pressure sensors, it'll tell you whether the biometric signal quality is high enough to deliver accurate heart rate results. 
  • If the Fitbit detects a poor fit, it can "calibrate" blood oxygen data to take this into account. 
  • Fitbit patented the ability to add "pressure sensor integration" to its wearables on December 26.
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