Microsoft or plans to launch third-generation Microsoft Band

On May 4, Microsoft recently acquired several new patents for motion tracking devices, including a patent called "ring-shaped skin sensor". This technology can help Microsoft collect data and generate data. With regard to the assessment of the stress level, it uses two different sensors to ensure contact between the skin and the sensor. The second patent, entitled "blood pressure estimation by wearable computing device," which can help monitor blood pressure in wearers, said that it will use machine learning systems to provide more accurate numbers.

Industry insiders speculate that these several patents may be used on devices such as Microsoft's next-generation smart band. These patents may themselves refer to general health equipment, but patent details and drawings specifically mention Microsoft's wristband-like equipment, confirming that it is a Microsoft Band related patent. However, it is still unclear whether Microsoft is only applying for a patent or will eventually launch a new band. In fact, there are already many advanced wearable devices on the market that have all the necessary health monitoring features, such as the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Band 3.

After the two generations of products, the Microsoft Band has quietly stopped production, but the latest few patents indicate that Microsoft has not given up its motion tracking device. Although patents do not represent the final product, it should be noted that these two patents were applied for in November 2017 and January 2018, respectively, and many people believe that Microsoft has given up its continued investment in wearable devices.

One of the patents is called "ring-shaped skin sensor". This technology can help Microsoft collect data and generate assessment reports on stress levels. Citing the media report, this design uses two different sensors to ensure contact between the skin and the sensor. In this way, the device can always receive information and provide more accurate assessment reports regardless of the position or movement of the band.

The second patent is called "blood pressure estimation by wearable computing device" (evaluating blood pressure by a wearable computing device). This technology can help monitor the wearer's blood pressure, and Microsoft said it will use a machine learning system to provide more accurate numbers.