Method for determining the time point of a heart movement and corresponding apparatus
US9675279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for determining a time point of a heart movement is described, wherein an EKG signal showing the heart movement is received. A first time point is determined, after which a mechanical signal characterizing the heart movement will probably be received, as a function of the received EKG signal. A mechanical signal is also received after the determined first time point. The time point of a heart movement can be concluded based on the receive time point of the mechanical signal. An apparatus for determining a time point of a heart movement is also described. The apparatus has a first receive facility, a timing facility, a second receive facility, and an evaluation facility. The evaluation facility is configured to determine the receive time point of the mechanical signal and to determine a time point of a heart movement based on the determined receive time point of the mechanical signal.
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