Wireless fetal monitoring system
US9717412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4356
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wireless fetal and maternal monitoring system includes a fetal sensor unit adapted to receive signals indicative of a fetal heartbeat, the sensor optionally utilizing a Doppler ultrasound sensor. A short-range transmission unit sends the signals indicative of fetal heartbeat to a gateway unit, either directly or via an auxiliary communications unit, in which case the electrical coupling between the short-range transmission unit and the auxiliary communications unit is via a wired connection. The system includes a contraction actuator actuatable upon a maternal uterine contraction, which optionally is a EMG sensor. A gateway device provides for data visualization and data securitization. The gateway device provides for remote transmission of information through a data communication network. A server adapted to receive the information from the gateway device serves to store and process the data, and an interface system to permits remote patient monitoring.
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