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Multi-Modal Activity Tracking User Interface Patent

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

The European Patent Office published Apple Inc.'s patent application EP3977232A1 for a multi-modal activity tracking user interface. The patent covers methods and systems for tracking user activities using multiple input modalities, with applications in wearable devices and consumer electronics. The invention is classified under health monitoring technologies (A61B) and computing interfaces (G06F).

What changed

The EPO published Apple's patent application for a multi-modal activity tracking user interface system. The patent (EP3977232A1) describes technology for tracking user activities through multiple input modes, combining sensor data with user interface elements. The application was filed with claims covering computing devices, activity sensors, and health monitoring systems. The designated states cover all major European countries including Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and Nordic nations.

This is a patent publication notice rather than a regulatory action requiring compliance. Companies developing similar health tracking or wearable technology should review for potential licensing considerations or freedom-to-operate analysis. No immediate deadlines or penalties apply to this patent publication.

Source document (simplified)

← EPO Patent Bulletin

MULTI-MODAL ACTIVITY TRACKING USER INTERFACE

Publication EP3977232A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

Apple Inc.

Inventors

SUNDSTROM, Matthew J., GILRAVI, Eamon F., ARNEY, Julie A., BEDEKAR, Niharika Milind, BLAHNIK, Jay, BUTCHER, Gary Ian, LAREAU, Brett L., RUANGCHAN, Danvin, SALZMAN, Paul Wolf, WIEBE, Molly Pray

IPC Classifications

G06F 1/16 20060101AFI20201211BHEP G06F 3/0482 20130101ALI20201211BHEP G06F 3/0488 20220101ALI20201211BHEP A63B 24/00 20060101ALI20201211BHEP A61B 5/00 20060101ALI20201211BHEP

Designated States

AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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Named provisions

Multi-Modal Activity Tracking User Interface

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Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP3977232A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Manufacturers
Industry sector
3341 Computer & Electronics Manufacturing 3345 Medical Device Manufacturing 5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Patent Licensing Technology Development Health Device Manufacturing
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Intellectual Property
Topics
Healthcare Technology

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