Motivational spirometry system and method
US7625345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is disclosed for motivating a user of a spirometry system 20 having a display screen 12, an air-tube 22, a flow measurement sensor 24 operatively associated with the air-tube 22, a display screen 26, and an associated processor 30. A motivational animation is displayed on the display screen 12 having a first aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined peak flow rate to a goal value therefor and having a second aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined total flow volume to a goal value therefor. The processor 30 repeatedly updates the motivational animation during the period of use of the spirometer to reflect the degree of achievement of both of the goal values by the user.
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