Masimo defines itself as an OEM that provides, among other devices, “hospital-grade” wearables that use SET pulse oximetry tech for “accurate, actionable health insights“.
The Apple Watch has also supported a similar feature since 2020 – which, as the “professional health” the company asserts, it is far too much of a coincidence.
To this end, Masimo has been pursuing legal action against Apple, asserting that the Cupertino behemoth used one of itsthe pulse oximeter is openwithout permission.
The former has just posted a win in this case, as a Washington, DC Administrative Law Judge has ruled that Tim Cook’s company is indeed guilty of this infringement.
Masimo notes that it ishappy” with this decision, although it does nothing to Apple’s Watch business – yet.
However, the case will now be referred to the US International Trade Commission (USITC), a body that will determine whether the allegedly stolen technology makes the series 6 and its successors ineligible to import in the future.
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