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Electrocardiogram signal detection

US9254095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2013
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/363
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for extracting, de-noising, and analyzing electrocardiogram signals. Any of the apparatuses described herein may be implemented as a (or as part of a) computerized system. For example, described herein are apparatuses and methods of using them or performing the methods, for extracting and/or de-noising ECG signals from a starting signal. Also described herein are apparatuses and methods for analyzing an ECG signal, for example, to generate one or more indicators or markers of cardiac fitness, including in particular indicators of atrial fibrillation. Described herein are apparatuses and method for determining if a patient is experiencing a cardiac event, such as an arrhythmia.

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