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Sleep monitoring using a photoplethysmograph

US7674230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2007
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for diagnosis includes receiving from a sensor coupled to a body of a sleeping patient a photoplethysmograph signal. The photoplethysmograph signal is processed independently of any other physiological measurements in order to identify sleep stages of the patient.

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