Apparatus, system and method for medical analyses of seated individual
US10292658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14551
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus, system and method for medical analysis of a seated individual, includes determining the aortic valve opening; the PTT; and calculating the PWV. Determining the aortic valve opening includes collecting BCG data while sitting on a seat and determining the timing of the aortic valve opening, taking into account posture. Measuring the aortic pulse wave transit time includes collecting BCG data while sitting on a seat capable of measuring changes in apparent weight; determining the timing of the aortic valve opening; detecting the arrival of the pulse wave at the end point; and measuring the relative timings of the two events. Calculating the PWV includes determining a length of the arterial segment through which a pulse wave is to be measured between a start point and an end point; and dividing the determined length of the arterial segment by the PTT.
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