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Apple acquires Sonera, a company developing chip-based magnetic sensors for brain activity
Key points
- Apple acquired Sonera, as disclosed in EU filings.
- Sonera develops chip-based magnetic sensors.
- The technology measures magnetic fields from neural activity.
- It aims to make brain activity measurement easier for wearables.
Apple's Latest Acquisition Revealed
Apple has acquired Sonera, a company focused on developing chip-based magnetic sensors. This acquisition was disclosed through filings made public under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act.
Sonera's Core Technology
Sonera's proprietary technology measures magnetic fields generated by the body, including those from neural activity, non-invasively. This differs from traditional electrical sensing techniques. A 2023 press release from Sonera mentioned an S1 chip designed to enable new consumer wearables based on muscle activity.
The technology aims to simplify the measurement of brain activity, similar to how heart rate or temperature are currently measured. It operates by detecting magnetic fields produced by electrical currents from neural activity, removing the need for direct skin contact.
Potential Impact on Wearables
The acquisition suggests Apple's interest in integrating advanced sensing capabilities into its wearable product line. Sonera's technology could contribute to future Apple wearables by providing data-backed insights related to movement, health, thoughts, and emotions through brain activity measurement.
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Apple acquired Sonera, a company specializing in chip-based magnetic sensors that non-invasively measure magnetic fields generated by the body, including neural activity. This acquisition, revealed through EU filings, could enable new types of consumer wearables capable of reading brain activity without direct skin contact.