Compliance monitoring for asthma inhalers
US8807131B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an asthma inhaler treatment regimen. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the asthma medication regimen.
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