Sleep assessment using a home sleep system
US10561362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sleep assessment device is provided for, including biometric sensors for detecting a heart rate, respiration, or movement of a user. The device detect a user's sleep state by reading signals from the biometric sensor and logs detected information in a sleep record. The device then compares the logged information to a thumbprint of sleep patterns indicative of sleep disorders and outputs an indication of potential sleep disorders based on the comparison.
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