Breath biofeedback system and method
US8696592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A breath biofeedback method and system for encouraging a subject to modify respiration. The system includes a thoracic volume input module measuring thoracic volume data of the subject and a pattern module providing target breathing patterns in communication with a display generator. The display generator producing display information representing a displayable image including a first object having a first position determined as a function of the thoracic volume data and a second object having a second position determined as a function of the target breathing pattern and the thoracic volume data. The displayable image is designed such that when displayed on the display device the displayable image encourages the subject viewing the displayable image to modify respiration.
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