Methods for detecting a sleep disorder and sleep disorder detection devices
US11000223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for detecting a sleep disorder, the method including: processing an audio signal, the audio signal including breathing sounds made by a subject when the subject is asleep; identifying intervals of the audio signal where breathing sounds are absent; and detecting the sleep disorder based on the identified intervals.
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