Method and system for analyzing motion transferred to a subject on a sleeping surface
US6561047B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/11
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for analyzing the transfer of motion to a subject on a sleeping surface. A mattress is positioned on a frame, and a subject is positioned on the mattress. A sensor is placed in communication with the subject. The surface adjacent the subject is moved by means of a moving mass, and the sensor detects the motion of the subject. Motion transferred to the subject as a result of the mattress moving is measured and recorded.
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