Wireless stethoscope for transmitting, recording, storing and diagnostic capabilities including an earpiece
US11375976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wireless stethoscope provides a method of listening, recording and diagnosis of heart, lung, abdominal, vascular and other visceral organs sounds in place of a standard stethoscope. Simultaneous transfer of data occurs from the wireless stethoscope to an earpiece and a computing device, or an electronic medical records system, for recording, transmitting and analyzing information obtained from physical examination to provide a provisional diagnosis. A digital membrane portion has the capability to transmit sounds and subtle vibrations. The device measures acoustic transmissions that may include airborne transmission, impact transmission and flanking transmission. The device is capable of transmitting sound directly through an earbud port or to provide analog data for digital conversion and transmission of digital information. Further, the device includes sound wave control and noise reduction. The device can be switched from a bell to a membrane mode.
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