Bodily emission analysis
US11561181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described for use with feces of a subject that are disposed within a toilet bowl, and an output device. One or more light sensors are configured to receive light from the toilet bowl, while the feces are disposed within the toilet bowl. A computer processor analyzes the received light, and, in response thereto, detects a currently-occurring inflammatory bowel disease episode, and/or a predicted upcoming inflammatory bowel disease episode. The computer processor generates an output on the output device, at least partially in response thereto. Other applications are also described.
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