Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption in physiological condition monitors
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption in physiological condition monitors 失效
    用于降低生理状态监测器功耗的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06734802B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-11

    申请号:US10131795

    申请日:2002-04-22

    IPC分类号: G08B2100

    摘要: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for reducing power consumption in physiological condition monitors that use a memory data storage device that operates in a high power mode when data is being written to the memory data storage device and operates in a low power mode when inactive. The apparatus comprises: 1) a controller for receiving incoming data to be written to the memory data storage device; and 2) a first low power buffer coupled to the controller. The controller stores the incoming data in the first low power buffer until a predetermined amount of incoming data has been accumulated in the first low power buffer and transfers the accumulated predetermined amount of incoming data to the memory data storage device in a single data transfer.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于在生理状态监视器中降低功耗的装置和方法,该监视器使用当数据被写入存储器数据存储装置时以高功率模式工作的存储器数据存储装置,并且在不工作时以低功率模式操作。 该装置包括:1)控制器,用于接收要写入存储器数据存储装置的输入数据; 以及2)耦合到所述控制器的第一低功率缓冲器。 控制器将输入数据存储在第一低功率缓冲器中,直到在第一低功率缓冲器中累积了预定量的输入数据,并将累积的预定量的输入数据在单个数据传输中传送到存储器数据存储设备。

    Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption in an electronic data storage system
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption in an electronic data storage system 失效
    一种用于降低电子数据存储系统中功耗的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06496915B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-17

    申请号:US09476590

    申请日:1999-12-31

    IPC分类号: G06F1300

    摘要: There is disclosed a system for minimizing a power consumption level of a memory data storage device that operates in a high power mode when data is being written therein and operates in a low power mode when inactive. The system comprises: 1) a controller for receiving incoming data to be written to the memory data storage device; and 2) a first low power buffer coupled to the controller. The controller stores the incoming data in the first low power buffer until a predetermined amount of incoming data has been accumulated in the first low power buffer and transfers the accumulated predetermined amount of incoming data to the memory data storage device in a single data transfer.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于最小化当数据被写入时以高功率模式操作的存储器数据存储设备的功耗水平的系统,并且当处于非活动状态时以低功率模式操作。 该系统包括:1)控制器,用于接收要写入存储器数据存储装置的输入数据; 以及2)耦合到所述控制器的第一低功率缓冲器。 控制器将输入数据存储在第一低功率缓冲器中,直到在第一低功率缓冲器中累积了预定量的输入数据,并将累积的预定量的输入数据在单个数据传输中传送到存储器数据存储设备。

    System and method for anticipating the onset of an obstructive sleep apnea event
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for anticipating the onset of an obstructive sleep apnea event 有权
    预防阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停事件发作的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08740805B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US12881989

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: A61B5/08

    摘要: Systems and methods for detecting a general breathing event and for anticipating an onset of an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) event. The method for detecting a general breathing event includes receiving a plurality of signals from at least one microphone. The method also includes determining a one-sided power spectral density from the received signals. The method further includes distinguishing each received signal as either a breath signal or a background noise signal. The method still further includes calculating a breath signature by processing each breath signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测一般呼吸事件并预测阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)事件发作的系统和方法。 用于检测普通呼吸事件的方法包括从至少一个麦克风接收多个信号。 该方法还包括从接收到的信号确定单侧功率谱密度。 该方法还包括将每个接收到的信号区分为呼吸信号或背景噪声信号。 该方法还包括通过处理每个呼吸信号来计算呼吸签名。

    Physiological condition monitors utilizing very low frequency acoustic signals
    4.
    发明授权
    Physiological condition monitors utilizing very low frequency acoustic signals 失效
    生理条件监测器利用极低频声信号

    公开(公告)号:US06947565B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-20

    申请号:US10187456

    申请日:2002-07-01

    摘要: Physiological condition monitors utilizing very low frequency acoustic signals and signals indicative of body orientation are disclosed. The physiological condition monitors comprise a sensor that is capable of detecting low frequency acoustic signals in the frequency range of one tenth Hertz to thirty Hertz. The sensor comprises a chamber having portions that form a cavity and a low frequency microphone placed within the cavity. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a chamber having portions that form a resonant cavity, a microphone mounted in the resonant cavity, and a membrane that covers the resonant cavity. Low frequency acoustic signals that are incident on the membrane cause the membrane to move and amplify the acoustic signals within the resonant cavity. The sensor provides information concerning physiological conditions, such as respiration and cardiac activity. The sensor in a physiological condition monitor does not need to be directly coupled to the skin of the person being monitored. The physiological condition monitor simultaneously provides information concerning cardiac activity, and respiration activity, and the movement and position orientation of the monitored person's body.

    摘要翻译: 公开了利用极低频声信号和指示身体取向的信号的生理状态监视器。 生理状况监视器包括能够检测在十赫兹至三十赫兹频率范围内的低频声信号的传感器。 传感器包括具有形成空腔的部分的腔室和放置在空腔内的低频麦克风。 本发明的替代实施例包括具有形成谐振腔的部分的腔室,安装在谐振腔中的麦克风和覆盖谐振腔的膜。 入射在膜上的低频声信号使膜移动并放大谐振腔内的声信号。 传感器提供有关生理条件的信息,如呼吸和心脏活动。 生理状态监测器中的传感器不需要直接耦合到被监测人的皮肤。 生理状态监测器同时提供有关心脏活动和呼吸活动以及被监测人体的运动和位置取向的信息。

    Sensor and method for detecting very low frequency acoustic signals

    公开(公告)号:US07066894B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-27

    申请号:US10190742

    申请日:2002-07-08

    IPC分类号: A61B7/00

    CPC分类号: A61B7/003

    摘要: There is disclosed a sensor and method for detecting very low frequency acoustic signals. The sensor is capable of detecting low frequency acoustic signals in the frequency range of one tenth Hertz to thirty Hertz. The sensor comprises a chamber having portions that form a cavity and a low frequency microphone placed within the cavity. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a chamber having portions that form a resonant cavity, a low frequency microphone placed within the resonant cavity, and a membrane that covers the resonant cavity. Low frequency acoustic signals that are incident on the membrane cause the membrane to move and amplify the acoustic signals within the resonant cavity.

    System and method for remotely monitoring at least one physiological characteristic of a child
    6.
    发明授权
    System and method for remotely monitoring at least one physiological characteristic of a child 失效
    用于远程监测儿童的至少一种生理特征的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06706002B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-16

    申请号:US09536076

    申请日:2000-03-24

    IPC分类号: A61B700

    摘要: There is disclosed a system and method for remotely monitoring at least one physiological condition of a child by detecting very low frequency acoustic signals. The apparatus comprises a sensor that is capable of detecting low frequency acoustic signals in the frequency range of one tenth Hertz to thirty Hertz. The sensor comprises a chamber having portions that form a cavity and a low frequency microphone placed within the cavity. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a chamber having portions that form a resonant cavity, a microphone mounted in the resonant cavity, and a membrane that covers the resonant cavity. Low frequency acoustic signals that are incident on the membrane cause the membrane to move and amplify the acoustic signals within the resonant cavity. The sensor provides information concerning physiological conditions of the child, such as respiration and cardiac activity. The sensor in a physiological condition monitor does not need to be directly coupled to the skin of the child being monitored.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于通过检测非常低频声信号来远程监视儿童的至少一种生理状况的系统和方法。 该装置包括能够检测在十赫兹至三十赫兹频率范围内的低频声信号的传感器。 传感器包括具有形成空腔的部分的腔室和放置在空腔内的低频麦克风。 本发明的替代实施例包括具有形成谐振腔的部分的腔室,安装在谐振腔中的麦克风和覆盖谐振腔的膜。 入射在膜上的低频声信号使膜移动并放大谐振腔内的声信号。 传感器提供有关儿童生理状况的信息,如呼吸和心脏活动。 生理状态监测器中的传感器不需要直接耦合到被监测的儿童的皮肤。

    Apparatus and method for detecting very low frequency acoustic signals

    公开(公告)号:US06575916B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-10

    申请号:US09534813

    申请日:2000-03-24

    IPC分类号: A61B700

    CPC分类号: A61B7/04 A61B5/0002

    摘要: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for detecting very low frequency acoustic signals. The apparatus comprises a sensor that is capable of detecting low frequency acoustic signals in the frequency range of one tenth Hertz to thirty Hertz. The sensor comprises a chamber having portions that form a cavity and a low frequency microphone placed within the cavity. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a chamber having portions that form a resonant cavity, a low frequency microphone placed within the resonant cavity, and a membrane that covers the resonant cavity. Low frequency acoustic signals that are incident on the membrane cause the membrane to move and amplify the acoustic signals within the resonant cavity. The sensor provides information concerning physiological conditions, such as respiration and cardiac activity. The sensor in a physiological condition monitor does not need to be directly coupled to the skin of the person being monitored.

    Apparatus and method for remote monitoring of physiological parameters
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for remote monitoring of physiological parameters 失效
    用于远程监测生理参数的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5549113A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-27

    申请号:US380259

    申请日:1995-01-30

    摘要: Apparatus and method are disclosed for monitoring selected physiological parameters of a subject, such as respiration and/or ECG information, and alerting a care giver at a remote location when an irregularity is recognized. The apparatus includes a sensor or sensors, a dual frequency, asynchronous transmitter unit for transmitting plural signals indicative of the sensed information, a local receiver/transmitter unit, and a remote receiver. The physiological parameters being monitored are sensed and processed to provide signals which are provided to a pair of transmitters. Transmission is selectively enabled at each transmitter, the first transmitting at a first frequency a signal indicative of real time monitored events and the second, under normal circumstances, transmitting, periodically, at a second frequency a signal indicative of monitored event count and updated subject status. When received at the local receiver, both signals are processed and retransmitted to the remote receiver where, if irregularity is indicated, the care giver is alerted.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于监测对象的所选生理参数的装置和方法,例如呼吸和/或ECG信息,并且当识别出不规则时,在远程位置警示护理者。 该装置包括传感器或传感器,用于发送表示感测信息的多个信号的双频异步发送器单元,本地接收器/发送器单元和远程接收器。 被监测的生理参数被感测和处理以提供提供给一对发射器的信号。 在每个发射机处选择性地启用传输,首先以第一频率发射指示实时监控事件的信号,第二个在正常情况下周期性地以第二频率发射指示被监视的事件计数和更新的被摄体状态的信号 。 当在本地接收机处接收时,两个信号被处理并重新发射到远程接收器,如果指示不规则,则警告提醒者。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTICIPATING THE ONSET OF AN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA EVENT
    9.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTICIPATING THE ONSET OF AN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA EVENT 有权
    用于预防阻塞睡眠APNEA事件发生的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110066059A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-17

    申请号:US12881989

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: A61B5/08

    摘要: Systems and methods for detecting a general breathing event and for anticipating an onset of an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) event. The method for detecting a general breathing event includes receiving a plurality of signals from at least one microphone. The method also includes determining a one-sided power spectral density from the received signals. The method further includes distinguishing each received signal as either a breath signal or a background noise signal. The method still further includes calculating a breath signature by processing each breath signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测一般呼吸事件并预测阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)事件发作的系统和方法。 用于检测普通呼吸事件的方法包括从至少一个麦克风接收多个信号。 该方法还包括从接收到的信号确定单侧功率谱密度。 该方法还包括将每个接收到的信号区分为呼吸信号或背景噪声信号。 该方法还包括通过处理每个呼吸信号来计算呼吸签名。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING AND PROMOTING A CONDITIONED REFLEX INTERVENTION DURING SLEEP
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING AND PROMOTING A CONDITIONED REFLEX INTERVENTION DURING SLEEP 有权
    系统和方法训练和促进休眠期间的有条件的反射干预

    公开(公告)号:US20110065979A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-17

    申请号:US12881982

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: A61M21/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for causing a conditioned reflex in a person. The apparatus includes a detector configured to detect a physiological condition of the person, the physiological condition associated with an onset of a sleep apnea event. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to transmit a stimulus to the person upon a detection of the physiological condition. The controller is also configured to determine if the physiological condition is still occurring. The controller is further configured, upon a determination that the physiological condition is still occurring, to repeat the transmitting and determining steps.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在人中引起条件反射的装置和方法。 该装置包括检测器,其被配置为检测人的生理状况,与睡眠呼吸暂停事件的发作相关的生理状况。 该装置还包括控制器,其被配置为在检测到生理状态时向人发送刺激。 控制器还被配置为确定生理状态是否仍在发生。 进一步配置控制器,在确定生理状态仍然发生时,重复发送和确定步骤。