By Mikey Campbell Thursday, March 10, 2016, 02:34 am PT (05:34 am ET) Please enable JavaScript to view comments
Apple has applied for a patent entitled " Care Event detection and monitoring " that could turn Apple Watch into a wearable medical device , able to monitor a user 's vital signs and alert emergency responders or " care list " when a care event is detected . The patent application also notes that fine tuning of the device would be necessary to prevent false alarms . Though not specifically mentioned in the patent application , the Watch would be uniquely qualified to fulfil the specific tasks described .