Breathing disorder and precursor predictor and therapy delivery device and method
US8255056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for sensing breathing disorders, irregularities or insufficiencies is provided. One aspect includes sensing a precursor to an onset of a breathing disorder or episode of a breathing disorder and responding to sensing the precursor. Another aspect includes responding to treat the breathing disorder before manifestation of the disorder. Another aspect includes identifying a likelihood of a breathing disorder and responding using the likelihood and other information indicating onset or occurrence of a breathing disorder.
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