Reduced cognitive function detection and alleviation system for a pilot
US9867563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for detecting and alleviating pilot hypoxia is provided. The system includes an oxygen generator adapted to be powered by a power supply. The oxygen generator is in communication an oxygen delivery device where the oxygen delivery device is adapted to deliver supplemental oxygen to a pilot. A control module is in communication with the oxygen generator and the power supply. A hypoxia detection device is in communication with the control module wherein the control module causes one or both of the oxygen generator and the oxygen delivery device to increase an amount of oxygen being delivered to the pilot upon detection of pilot hypoxia. The hypoxia detection device may include a pupillometer and a luminometer and/or a flash generator.
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