System and method for detecting sleep onset in a subject based on responsiveness to breathing cues
US9724038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wake-to-sleep transition for a subject is detected based on responsiveness to breathing cues provided to the subject. A pressurized flow of breathable gas to the airway of subject having one or more gas parameters that are adjusted to provide breathing cues to the subject. Based on a detected conformance of the respiration of the subject to the breathing cues, a determination is made as to whether the subject is awake or asleep.
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