Method and system for monitoring breathing activity of a subject
US6980679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for monitoring breathing movement of an infant is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of breathing movements is disclosed. Another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to detect and report irregularity of breathing activity of an infant, such as cessation and non-periodicity, which suggests a likelihood of SIDS.
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