Apparatus, method, and system for testing human olfactory systems
US10980467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/0001
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, module, methods and systems for automated, standardized assessment and analysis of a human olfactory system's odor detection ability as an indicator or predictor of cognitive impairment or change in cognitive health, and other health conditions such as diabetes. Notably, the present invention is operable for use across all age groups of humans and provides quantitative detection and analysis of a human olfactory system's detection ability compared to a relevant demographic population.
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