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Quantitative method for assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness

US8335561B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2010
Grant dateDec 18, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2031

Classification

  • 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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