Fetal surveillance
US8116855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02411
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The spatial position of a fetus within the womb is determined and monitored through analysis of ECG waveform data received from a set of electrodes that are attached to a maternal abdomen in a predetermined configuration. The waveform is compared with a set of predefined stored templates to determine the position of the fetus. An event logger may determine the number of fetal movements during a period of time.
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