Oura patents wearable patch for sleep apnoea detection

Oura has been granted a patent for a wearable patch that tracks blood oxygen drops and sleeping position to distinguish obstructive from central sleep apnoea. The device could be placed on the forehead, neck, chest or behind the ear and collects data across multiple nights. Oura has not confirmed plans to launch it.

• Patch tells obstructive and central apnoea apart using oxygen drops and body position
• Sensors can sit on the forehead, neck, chest or behind the ear
• System builds a multi-night baseline and tracks changes during PAP therapy
• Oura has not confirmed launch timing or medical clearance