Personal computer breath analyzer for health-related behavior modification and method
US6609068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/083
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical breath component analyzer which maintains a data-base profile of a patient over time. The apparatus may be used chronically by a patient so that a baseline status for that patient may be determined. Acute variations from the baseline are identified as clinically significant. The acquired data can be reported to the patient using the device at home and transmitted electronically to a physician or health care provider. The method and apparatus helps a patient modify health related behaviors, particularly weight loss for diabetic patients. A breath component and information on the psychological or emotional state of the patient are correlated, and information is provided to the patient based on the correlation between the breath component and the patient's emotional state. Other physiologic parameter may also be measured, such as a blood component, temperature, cardiovascular condition or pulse rate, a urine component, a physical activity sensor, weight, or body fat composition sensor. The parameters and the information on the patient's emotional state may be correlated through a computer system. Correlation may comprise selecting a response likely to re-enforce positive beh…
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