Quantitative method for assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness
US8335561B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4818
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of analyzing a subject for excessive daytime sleepiness, and more particularly to a quick (short duration), quantitative method of sleep disorder analysis. The present invention additionally relates to a method that can be used to quantitatively measure the treatment endpoints for the subject, i.e., appropriate levels of stimulants. Additionally, the present invention relates to a device for sleep disorder analysis.
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