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Sleep state classification

US8192376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Eric G. Lovett · Roseville, US
Robert J. Sweeney · Woodbury, US
Bruce H. KenKnight · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2003
Grant date	Jun 5, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 17, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

Systems and methods for sleep state classification involve detecting conditions related to sleep, including at least one condition associated with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Additionally, a condition modulated by the sleep-wake status of the patient may be detected. A medical system that is partially or fully implantable incorporates sensors and circuitry for detecting and processing the sleep-related signals. A sleep state processor classifies the patient's sleep state based on the sleep-related signals. Sleep state classification may be used in connection with the delivery of sleep state appropriate therapy, diagnostic testing, or patient monitoring.

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