Air conduction sensor and a system and a method for monitoring a health condition
US9826955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/401
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to embodiments of the present invention, an air conduction sensor for detecting a sound from a user is provided. The air conduction sensor includes a housing comprising an opening, wherein a rim of the opening is configured to at least substantially attach to a skin or a clothing of the user; a microphone coupled to the housing such that there is an air gap between the microphone and the skin or the clothing, and wherein the microphone is configured to detect the sound. A system and a method for monitoring a health condition of a user are also provided.
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