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SYSTEM, PAD AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SLEEPING PERSON TO DETECT AN APNEA STATE CONDITION

  • US 20100191136A1
  • Filed: 01/26/2009
  • Published: 07/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for monitoring a sleeping person to detect an apnea state condition, comprising:

  • a pad provided beneath the person,a plurality of independent position sensors arranged within the pad for measuring movement of the person at different locations,a main control unit in electrical communication with the position sensors, anda plurality of independent vibration devices arranged within the pad and in electrical communication with the main control unit,wherein the main control unit is configured to receive signals from the position sensors indicative of a stoppage of breathing in the person for a given duration and to send control signals to cause the vibration devices to generate a tactile action in the pad so as to jog the person out of the apnea state.

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