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# backgroundSystem

A reading taken by the system in the background.

```
static let backgroundSystem: SRPhotoplethysmogramSample.Usage
```

## Discussion

The system takes this reading while performing various heart features on watchOS — such as background blood oxygen, atrial fibrillation (AFib), and low-cardio notifications.

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