Video monitoring to detect sleep apnea
US10463294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B7/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example method for detecting a sleep apnea event can include: capturing a plurality of infrared images of an individual breathing; developing a spatial template based upon the infrared images, the spatial template defining at least a normal breathing pattern; using the spatial template to analyze further infrared images of the individual during sleep; and detecting a sleep apnea event using the spatial template and the further infrared images.
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