WCD system alert issuance and resolution
US10957453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3993
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a WCD is described. The WCD includes a support structure configured to be worn by a patient and a processor coupled to the support structure. The WCD also includes an energy storage module configured to store an electrical charge and in communication with the processor. The WCD also includes a discharge circuit coupled to the energy storage module, the discharge circuit in communication with the processor and configured to discharge the stored electrical charge through a body of the patient. The processor is configured to detect an event at the WCD, classify the detected event, and determine an alarm onset time of the detected event based at least in part on the event classification. The processor is further configured to issue the alarm after the alarm onset time.
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