Systems, apparatus, and methods for detection and monitoring of chronic sleep disorders
US10531832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for monitoring a sleep parameter of a user includes an adhesive pad configured to conform to a surface of the user and a flexible element coupled to the adhesive pad. The flexible element includes a conductive fabric, and exhibits a modified electrical property in response to an applied force. The apparatus also includes a power source electrically coupled to the flexible element, and an electrical circuit electrically coupled to the power source and the flexible conductive element. The electrical circuit is configured to detect, during use, a change in an electrical property of the flexible element.
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