Monitoring a condition of a subject
US9026199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0823
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described, included a method for detecting uterine contractions in a pregnant woman. The method includes sensing motion of the woman without contacting the woman, generating a signal corresponding to the sensed motion, and analyzing the signal to detect presence of labor contractions. Other applications are also described.
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