Sensor-based systems and methods for monitoring maternal position and other parameters
US10265010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sensor-based systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for monitoring for an aortocaval compression condition in a pregnant woman. A sensor device may be secured directly or indirectly to the woman, which may collect various sensor data related to the woman and/or the fetus. The device may determine a physical orientation of the woman (e.g., upright and/or lateral tilt angles of the woman) and/or biometric parameter(s) of the woman and/or fetus based on the collected sensor data, identify an aortocaval compression condition based on the determined orientation of the woman and/or biometric parameter(s) of the woman and/or fetus, and generate a repositioning alert via an alert mechanism. The disclosed concepts may be implemented, for example, as a personal home-use device, or as a broader system in a hospital or other medical facility, e.g., for monitoring and displaying aortocaval compression related information for multiple patients and/or facilitating patient turn protocols.
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