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Impairment detection

US12089925B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2015
Grant dateSep 17, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B5/004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for monitoring impairment indicators, the method includes measuring, with a movement sensor attached to the person, a first signal related to movement of a person during a first time window and electronically storing the at least one numerical descriptor derived from the first signal as reference data for the person. The method further includes measuring, with the movement sensor attached to the person, a second signal related to movement of the person during a second time window and comparing at least one numerical descriptor derived from the second signal to the reference data as a factor to identify an impairment indicator. The present disclosure also includes a device for monitoring impairment indicators.

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