Portable system and method for monitoring of a heart and other body functions
US9144388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/327
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Portable systems and methods for obtaining an electrocardiogram reading include a portable device having first and second electrodes with differing impedances. Computer instructions instruct a processor of the portable device to output instructional information relating to placement of the electrodes, receive confirmation of the positioning, and calculate lead values using readings from the first electrode, the second electrode, or combinations thereof, such that multiple bipolar and precordial leads can be measured. Augmented leads can be extrapolated using a known geometric relationship and the bipolar lead measurements. An electrocardiogram reading can be calculated from the lead measurements, then output, stored, transmitted, or combinations thereof. An alert response can be generated if the electrocardiogram reading deviates from selected threshold parameters.
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