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Wearable defibrillator with audio input/output

US8369944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2008
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3993
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wearable defibrillator and method of monitoring the condition of a patient are disclosed. The wearable defibrillator includes at least one therapy pad, at least one sensor and at least one processing unit operatively connected to the one or more therapy pads and the one or more sensors. The wearable defibrillator also includes at least one audio device operatively connected to the one or more processing units. The one or more audio devices are configured to receive audio input from a patient.

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