CPAP COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

• US 20170348498A1
• Filed: 10/20/2016
• Published: 12/07/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Steven Salter
• Original Assignee: Steven Salter
• Inventors: Salter, Steven
• Granted Patent: US 10,589,051 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1115 Monitoring leaving of a patient support, e.g. a bed or a wheelchair
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4833 Assessment of subject's compliance to treatment
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/00 Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes stimulating the respiratory movement by mechanical, pneumatic or electrical means, iron lungs combined with gas breathing means A61H31/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/06 Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/16 Devices to humidify the respiration air A61M16/1045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0027 pressure meter
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/13 with means for the detection of operative contact with patient, e.g. lip sensor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/18 with alarm
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/332 Force measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3561 local, e.g. within room or hospital
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/505 Touch-screens; Virtual keyboard or keypads; Virtual buttons; Soft keys; Mouse touches
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/52 with memories providing a history of measured variating parameters of apparatus or patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/581 by audible feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/583 by visual feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8206 battery-operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8262 connectable to external power source, e.g. connecting to automobile battery through the cigarette lighter

Abstract

A CPAP compliance notification apparatus for use with a CPAP device having a flow generator, a CPAP hose, and a CPAP mask, the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, including a patient occupancy mat, an air pressure sensor, an air pressure tube, a compliance notification controller unit, a housing, a user interface, a programmable logic controller together with a patient to control parameters of the CPAP compliance notification apparatus in implementing a compliant CPAP treatment to the patient.

Claims

1. A CPAP compliance notification apparatus for use with a CPAP device having a flow generator, a CPAP hose, and a CPAP mask, the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, comprising:

a patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor including a weight pressure sensor switch SW1 therein for detecting a patient upon the patient occupancy mat, the weight pressure sensor operable to generate a weight pressure sensor signal S1 triggered at the patient'"'"'s occupancy of the patient occupancy mat, wherein the weight pressure sensor signal S1 is interrupted upon the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

an air pressure sensor having an air pressure sensor switch SW2 therein, the air pressure sensor positioned within a compliance notification controller unit remotely from an airway of the patient and remotely from a blower outlet of the flow generator, the air pressure sensor operable to generate an air pressure sensor signal S2 triggered at the patient'"'"'s lodgment of the CPAP mask on the patient'"'"'s face, wherein the air pressure sensor signal S2 is interrupted upon the patient'"'"'s dislodgement of the CPAP mask from the patient'"'"'s face;

an air pressure tube having an interior hollow channel limited by an open first end and an opposing open second end, the first open end communicating with the CPAP hose via a tube extender at a position proximate to the flow generator, the second open end communicating with an inlet port of the air pressure sensor;

a solenoid including a plunger coextensive with an anterior portion of the solenoid;

the compliance notification controller unit, including;

a housing operable to maintain compliance notification controller unit components in one location proximate to each other, the compliance notification controller unit components, including;

the air pressure sensor;

one or more ports;

an electrical supply socket of a type suitable for receiving a universal power cord plug operable for supplying electrical power supply to the compliance notification controller unit;

one or more DC power sources operable to direct electrical power;

a rechargeable battery;

a mobile communication device docking station with charger;

a buzzer;

the buzzer including a timer-output adapted and operable to direct an audible alarm to the patient, the audible alarm having sufficient intensity to alert the patient, whereby the buzzer is adapted and operable to alert the patient during the patient'"'"'s occupancy on the patient occupancy mat of the interruption in air pressure at an interior channel of the air pressure tube indicative that the patient has not lodged his/her CPAP mask within one or more assigned time delay off-time(s);

a user interface including a touch screen including one or more text displays;

a first text display of the one or more text displays includes an on/off text display, wherein the on/off text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an “

on-mode” and

an “

off-mode”

of the CPAP device via contact of the plunger against an on/off button of the CPAP device;

a second text display of the one or more text displays includes a reset text display, wherein the reset text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct the audible alarm of the buzzer to turn off;

a third text display of the one or more text displays includes a snooze text display, wherein the snooze text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct one or more timers to delay the buzzer;

a programmable logic controller configured and adapted to implement parameters to perform a methodology of a compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for the patient; and

the programmable logic controller, comprising;

one or more microprocessors configured to;

receive instructions to implement the methodology of the compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for the patient;

the one or more timers;

receive input data;

transmit output data;

receive digital input data;

receive analog input data;

transmit digital output data;

wherein digital input data includes identifying, parameters of the weight pressure sensor signal S1, the weight pressure sensor switch SW1, and parameters of the one or more timers;

wherein analog input data includes identifying parameters of the air pressure sensor signal S2, the air pressure sensor switch SW2; and

wherein digital output data includes identifying parameters of the buzzer, the solenoid, and the user interface.

2. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the patient occupancy mat is positioned approximate to a supportive substrate.

3. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 2, wherein the supportive substrate comprises any one of the group comprising, bed mattress, wheelchair, recliner chair, air mattress, any sleep medium, any sitting medium, or any supportive substrate.

4. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 of the weight pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to a closed position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the weight pressure sensor signal S1 generated at the patient occupying the patient occupancy mat, whereby the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in the closed position operably causes the CPAP device to power to the on-mode so that the flow generator delivers continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient, and in simultaneous communication operably causes a timer of the one or more timers to begin counting down to an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s).

5. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 of the weight pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to an open position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the weight pressure sensor signal S1 being zero generated at the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat, and in simultaneous communication the air pressure sensor switch SW2 of the air pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to an open position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the air pressure sensor signal S2 being interrupted indicative of failure to lodge the patient'"'"'s CPAP mask onto the patient'"'"'s face, or the dislodgement of the patient'"'"'s CPAP mask, whereby the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in the open position and in simultaneous communication the air pressure sensor switch SW2 in the open position operably causes the CPAP device to power to the off-mode via the solenoid so that the flow generator ceases to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient, and in simultaneous communication operably causes a timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s).

6. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 of the weight pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to a closed position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the weight pressure sensor signal S1 being generated at the patient occupying the patient occupancy mat, and in simultaneous communication the air pressure sensor switch SW2 of the air pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to a closed position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the air pressure sensor signal S2 being generated indicative of the lodgment of the CPAP mask upon the patient'"'"'s face, whereby the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in the closed position and in simultaneous communication the air pressure sensor switch SW2 in the closed position operably causes the CPAP device to be maintained in the on-mode and in simultaneous consideration operably causes a timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down toward an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) and in simultaneous communication operably causes the timer-output to open causing the buzzer to be inoperable.

7. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 of the weight pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to a closed position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the weight pressure sensor signal S1 being generated at the patient occupying the patient occupancy mat, and in simultaneous communication with the programmable logic controller the air pressure sensor includes the air pressure sensor switch SW2 which based on the air pressure sensor signal S2 being interrupted indicative of the patient failing to lodge his/her CPAP mask, or dislodgement of his/her CPAP mask, or a leak in his/her CPAP mask, powers to an open position which operably causes a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down toward an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) and in simultaneous communication operably causes the timer-output to close causing the buzzer to be operable and sound the audible alarm to alert the patient in the event the patient does not lodge his/her CPAP mask before the assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s).

8. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the air pressure sensor switch SW2 of the air pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to a closed position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the air pressure sensor signal S2 being generated indicative of the lodgment of the CPAP mask on the patient'"'"'s face, and in simultaneous communication the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 of the weight pressure sensor is adapted and operative to power to an open position via the programmable logic controller'"'"'s derivation of the weight pressure sensor signal S1 being zero generated at the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat, which operably causes a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down toward an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) and in simultaneous communication operably causes the timer-output to close causing the buzzer to be operable and sound the audible alarm to alert the patient in the event the patient does not occupy the patient occupancy mat before the assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s), and in simultaneous communication the CPAP device is maintained in the on-mode so that the flow generator continues to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient.

9. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the solenoid is aligned vertically superior to the CPAP device on-off button, the solenoid configured having the plunger coextensive from the anterior portion of the solenoid and operable so that when the on-off text display of the user interface is pressed, the plunger is depressed against the CPAP device on-off button causing the CPAP device in the off-mode to power to the on-mode.

10. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the solenoid is aligned vertically superior to the CPAP device on-off button, the solenoid configured having the plunger coextensive from the anterior portion of the solenoid and operable when the on-off text display is pressed the plunger is depressed against the CPAP device on-off button causing the CPAP device in the on-mode to power to the off-mode.

11. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the patient is occupied on the patient occupancy mat and the CPAP mask is not lodged upon the patient'"'"'s face within an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) in combination causes the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to close and the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open, respectively, and in simultaneous communication with the programmable logic controller causes the timer-output to close so that the buzzer sounds the audible alarm to alert the patient to lodge his/her CPAP mask.

12. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the buzzer sounds the audible alarm the patient can press the reset text display of the user interface causing the buzzer sounding the alarm to be silenced and the timer to restart while the CPAP device is maintained in the on-mode so that the flow generator continues to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient.

13. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the buzzer sounds the audible alarm when the patient vacates the patient occupancy mat and does not reoccupy the patient occupancy mat before an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more time delay off-times, the patient can press the reset text display of the user interface causing the buzzer sounding the alarm to be silenced while the CPAP device is maintained in the on-mode so that the flow generator continues to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the patient.

14. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein the patient is occupied on the patient occupancy mat and the CPAP mask is lodged upon the patient'"'"'s face within an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) in combination causes the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to close and the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to close, respectively, and in simultaneous communication with the programmable logic controller causes the timer-output to open so that the buzzer does not sound the alarm.

15. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the solenoid is supported by a stand having a rigid vertical arm, a first horizontal arm and a second horizontal arm, wherein the first horizontal arm and the second horizontal arm is maneuverable via a thumb nut.

16. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a humidifier.

17. A CPAP compliance notification system, comprising one or more computer implemented programmable logic controller(s), each programmable logic controller having one or more microprocessors, the one or more microprocessors configured to:

receive instructions identifying components to provide a CPAP treatment to a patient, the components including;

a CPAP compliance notification apparatus for use with a CPAP device having a flow generator, a CPAP hose, a CPAP mask;

provide the CPAP device having a flow generator;

provide the CPAP hose;

provide the CPAP mask;

provide the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, comprising;

a patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor including a weight pressure sensor switch SW1 therein for detecting the patient upon the patient occupancy mat, the weight pressure sensor operable to generate a weight pressure sensor signal S1 triggered at the patient'"'"'s occupancy of the patient occupancy mat, wherein the weight pressure sensor signal S1 is interrupted upon the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

an air pressure sensor having an air pressure sensor switch SW2 therein the air pressure sensor positioned within a compliance notification controller unit remotely from an airway of the patient and remotely from a blower outlet of the CPAP generator, the air pressure sensor operable to generate an air pressure sensor signal S2 triggered at the patient'"'"'s lodgment of the CPAP mask on the patient'"'"'s face, wherein the air pressure sensor signal S2 is interrupted upon the patient'"'"'s dislodgement of the CPAP mask from the patient'"'"'s face;

an air pressure tube having an interior hollow channel limited by an open first end and an opposing open second end, the first open end communicating with the CPAP hose via a tube extender at a position proximate to the flow generator, the second open end communicating with an inlet port of the air pressure sensor;

a solenoid including a plunger coextensive with an anterior portion of the solenoid;

the compliance notification controller unit, including;

a housing operable to maintain compliance notification controller unit components in one location proximate to each other, the compliance notification controller unit components, including;

the air pressure sensor;

one or more ports;

an electrical supply socket of a type suitable for receiving a universal power cord plug operable for supplying electrical power supply to the compliance notification controller unit;

one or more DC power sources operable to direct electrical power;

a rechargeable battery;

a mobile communication device docking station with charger;

a buzzer;

the buzzer including a timer-output adapted and operable to direct an audible alarm to the patient, the audible alarm having sufficient intensity to alert the patient;

a user interface including a touch screen including one or more text displays;

 

a first text display of the one or more text displays includes an on/off text display, wherein the on/off text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an “

on-mode” and

an “

off-mode”

of the CPAP device via contact of the plunger against an on/off button of the CPAP device;

a second text display of the one or more text displays includes a reset text display, wherein the reset text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an audible alarm of the buzzer to turn off;

a third text display of the one or more text displays includes a snooze text display, wherein the snooze text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct one or more timers to delay the buzzer;

a programmable logic controller configured and adapted to implement parameters to perform a methodology of a compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for a patient; and

 

the programmable logic controller, comprising;

 

one or more microprocessors configured to;

 

receive instructions to implement a method of a CPAP treatment for the patient;

 

the one or more timers;

 

receive input data;

 

transmit output data;

 

receive digital input data;

 

receive analog input data;

 

transmit digital output data;

 

wherein digital input data includes identifying, parameters of the weight pressure sensor signal S1, the weight pressure sensor switch SW1, and parameters of the one or more timers;

 

wherein analog input data includes identifying parameters of the air pressure sensor signal S2, the air pressure sensor switch SW2; and

 

wherein digital output data includes identifying parameters of the buzzer, the solenoid, and the user interface;

 

receive a first digital input data identifying the patient detected on the patient occupancy mat, the first digital input data input including the weight pressure sensor signal S1 generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

 

derive the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to close;

 

receive a second digital input data identifying the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

 

the second digital input data including a weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

 

derive the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open;

 

use the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1;

 

transmit a first digital output data to the solenoid including the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to cause the CPAP device to power to the on-mode via the solenoid causing the flow generator to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient;

 

receive a third digital input data to cause a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down to an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s);

 

receive a fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the assigned time delay off-time of the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

 

receive a first analog input data, the first analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube releasably attached to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to the CPAP hose proximate to a blower outlet of the flow generator identifying a CPAP mask detected lodged on the patient'"'"'s face, the first analog input data including an air pressure sensor signal S2 generated from the air pressure sensor disposed within the compliance notification controller unit;

 

derive the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 includes causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to close;

 

receive a second analog input data, the second analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube releasably attached to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to CPAP hose proximate to the blower outlet of the flow generator identifying a CPAP mask detected dislodged from the patient'"'"'s face, the second analog input data including the air pressure sensor signal S2 generated from the air pressure sensor disposed within the compliance notification controller unit is interrupted;

 

derive the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 interrupted includes causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

 

derive the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 at zero includes causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

 

receive a fifth digital input data identifying one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) before the patient must comply and lodge his/her CPAP mask sealing over his/her nose and mouth to prevent the buzzer from sounding;

 

receive a sixth digital input data identifying an assigned time delay off-time of the one or more time delay off-time(s) before the patient must comply and re-occupy the patient occupancy mat after vacating the patient occupancy mat to prevent the CPAP device from powering to the off-mode;

 

determine the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the closure of the air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the closure of the air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes a timer-output to open;

 

use the open timer-output;

 

transmit a second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm;

 

receive the second analog input data, the second analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube releasably attached to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to the CPAP hose proximate to the blower outlet of the flow generator identifying a CPAP mask detected dislodged from the patient'"'"'s face,

 

the second analog input data including the air pressure sensor signal S2 generated from the air pressure sensor disposed within the compliance notification controller unit is interrupted;

 

determine the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the open air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the opening of the air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output to close;

 

use the closed timer output;

 

use the closed timer-output to continue the one or more timers to counting down to the one or more assigned time delay off-times;

 

transmit a third digital output data to the solenoid of the closed timer-output to cause the buzzer to sound the audible alarm at an end of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) to alert the patient to lodge his/her CPAP mask;

 

derive the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s);

 

identify the reset feature from the compliance notification controller unit;

 

trigger the reset feature;

 

transmit a fourth digital output data to the solenoid identifying the reset feature is triggered;

 

use the triggered reset feature so that the closed timer-output is open;

 

use the open timer-output;

 

transmit the second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm so that the buzzer is silenced;

 

derive the third digital input data to cause a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

 

resume the CPAP treatment for the patient;

 

receive the second digital input data, identifying a patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

 

the second digital input data including the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

 

derive the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open in simultaneous communication derive the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 includes causing the air pressure sensor switch to remain closed and in simultaneous communication the CPAP device to be maintained in the on-mode so that the flow generator continues to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient;

 

use the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication use the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2;

 

determine the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output open close;

 

receive a sixth digital input data identifying the assigned time delay off-time of the one or more time-delay off times) before the patient must comply and re-occupy the patient occupancy mat after vacating the patient occupancy mat to prevent the CPAP device from powering to the off-mode;

 

receive the third digital input data to cause the one or more timers to continue to count down to the one or more time delay off-times causing the timer-output to close;

 

use the closed timer-output so that the buzzer sounds an alarm at the end of the one or more of the assigned time-delay off time(s) to alert the patient to occupy the patient occupancy mat;

 

receive the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

 

transmit a fifth digital output data to the solenoid of the closed timer-output to cause the buzzer to sound the audible alarm at an end of the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s) to alert the patient to reoccupy the patient occupancy mat;

 

derive the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

 

identify the reset feature from the compliance notification controller unit;

 

trigger the reset feature;

 

transmit the fourth digital output data to the solenoid identifying the reset feature is triggered;

 

use the triggered reset feature so that the closed timer-output is open;

 

use the open timer-output;

 

transmit the second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm so that the buzzer is silenced;

 

derive the third digital input data to cause a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

 

resume the CPAP treatment for the patient;

 

receive the second digital input data, identifying the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

 

the second digital input data including a weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

 

derive the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open;

 

receive the second analog input data, the second analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube removably attached to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to the CPAP hose proximate to the blower outlet of the flow generator identifying a CPAP mask detected dislodged from the patient'"'"'s face;

 

derive the air pressure sensor signal 32, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 at zero includes causing an air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

 

use the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication use the open air pressure sensor switch SW2;

 

determine the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the open air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the open air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output to open;

 

use the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication use the open air pressure sensor switch SW 2;

 

use the sixth digital input data identifying the assigned time delay off-time of the one or more time-delay off time(s) before the patient must comply and re-occupy the patient occupancy mat after vacating the patient occupancy mat to prevent the CPAP device from powering to the off-mode;

 

transmit a sixth digital output data to the solenoid to cause the CPAP device to power to the off-mode via the solenoid causing cessation of the flow generator to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient;

 

transmit the second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm so that the buzzer is silenced;

 

derive the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

 

end the CPAP treatment for the patient.

18. The CPAP compliance notification system, according to claim 17, wherein the one or more microprocessors are further configured to:

receive input data and transmit output data by a mobile communication device having one or more microprocessors;

wherein the mobile communication device is a cell phone; and

wherein the cell phone is maintained on a docking station integrally machined into the compliance notification controller unit.

19. The CPAP compliance notification apparatus, according to claim 17, wherein the compliance notification controller unit is integrally machined within a rectangular mounting platform so that the solenoid is coextensive with an exterior surface of the mounting platform, wherein the exterior surface of the mounting platform includes one or more icons implementing a CPAP treatment for the patient, wherein the one or more icons are communicable with the programmable logic controller housed therewithin the mounting platform.

20. A CPAP compliance notification method, comprising one or more computer implemented programmable logic controller(s), each programmable logic controller having one or more microprocessors, the one or more microprocessors on which instructions are stored, the instructions when executed by one or more actions of a user causes the one or more microprocessors together with the user to perform a CPAP compliance notification method, the CPAP compliance notification method comprising:

receiving instructions identifying components to provide a compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment to a patient, the components including;

a CPAP compliance notification apparatus for use with a CPAP device having a flow generator, a CPAP hose, a CPAP mask;

providing the CPAP device having a flow generator,

providing the CPAP hose;

providing the CPAP mask;

providing the CPAP compliance and notification apparatus, the CPAP compliance and notification apparatus, comprising;

a CPAP compliance notification apparatus for use with a CPAP device having the flow generator, the CPAP hose, the CPAP mask;

the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, comprising;

a patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor including a weight pressure sensor switch SW1 therein for detecting a patient upon the patient occupancy mat, the weight pressure sensor operable to generate a weight pressure sensor signal S1 triggered at the patient'"'"'s occupancy of the patient occupancy mat, wherein the weight pressure sensor signal S1 is interrupted upon the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

an air pressure sensor having an air pressure sensor switch SW2 therein the air pressure sensor positioned within a compliance notification controller unit remotely from an airway of the patient and remotely from a blower outlet of the flow generator, the air pressure sensor operable to generate an air pressure sensor signal S2 triggered at the patient'"'"'s lodgment of the CPAP mask on the patient'"'"'s face, wherein the air pressure sensor signal S2 is interrupted upon the patient'"'"'s dislodgement of the CPAP mask from the patient'"'"'s face;

an air pressure tube having an interior hollow channel limited by an open first end and an opposing open second end, the first open end communicating with the CPAP hose via a tube extender at a position proximate to the flow generator, the second open end communicating with an inlet port of the air pressure sensor;

a solenoid including a plunger coextensive with an anterior portion of the solenoid;

a compliance notification controller unit, including;

a housing operable to maintain compliance notification controller unit components in one location proximate to each other, the compliance notification controller unit components, including;

the air pressure sensor;

one or more ports;

an electrical supply socket of the type suitable for receiving a universal power cord plug operable for supplying electrical power supply to the compliance notification controller unit;

one or more DC power sources operable to direct electrical power;

a rechargeable battery;

a mobile communication device docking station with charger;

a buzzer;

the buzzer including a timer-output adapted and operable to direct an audible alarm to the patient, the audible alarm having sufficient intensity to alert the patient, whereby the buzzer is adapted and operable to alert the patient during the patient'"'"'s occupancy on the patient occupancy mat of the interruption in air pressure at an interior channel of the air pressure tube indicative that the patient has not lodged his/her CPAP mask within the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s);

a user interface including a touch screen including one or more text displays;

a first text display of the one or more text displays includes an on/off text display, wherein the on/off text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an “

on-mode” and

an “

off-mode”

of the CPAP device via contact of the plunger against an on/off button of the CPAP device;

a second text display of the one or more text displays includes a reset text display, wherein the reset text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an audible alarm of the buzzer to turn off;

a third text display of the one or more text displays includes a snooze text display, wherein the snooze text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct one or more timers to delay the buzzer;

a programmable logic controller configured and adapted to implement parameters to perform the method of the compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for the patient; and

the programmable logic controller, comprising;

one or more microprocessors configured to;

receiving instructions to implement the methodology of the compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for the patient;

programming one or more timers;

receiving input data;

transmitting output data;

receiving digital input data;

receiving analog input data;

transmitting digital output data;

wherein digital input data includes identifying, parameters of the weight pressure sensor signal S1, the weight pressure sensor switch SW1, and parameters of the one or more timers;

wherein analog input data includes identifying parameters of the air pressure sensor signal S2, the air pressure sensor switch SW2; and

wherein digital output data includes identifying parameters of the buzzer, the solenoid, and the user interface;

positioning the patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor approximate to a supportive substrate;

occupying the patient occupancy mat by the patient;

lodging the patient CPAP mask so that the CPAP mask seals over the patient'"'"'s nose and mouth;

receiving a first digital input data identifying the patient detected on the patient occupancy mat, the first digital input data including the weight pressure sensor signal S1 generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to close;

receiving a second digital input data, identifying the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

the second digital input data including the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 includes causing the timer-output to close;

deriving the timer-output being closed, wherein deriving the timer-output being closed includes causing the timer to start counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time;

deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open;

using the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1;

transmitting a first digital output data to the solenoid including the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to cause the CPAP device to power to the on-mode via the solenoid causing the flow generator to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient;

receiving a third digital input data to cause a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down to the one more assigned time-delay off time(s);

receiving a fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or assigned time-delay off time(s);

receiving a first analog input data, the first analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube releasably attached to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to CPAP hose proximate to a blower outlet of the flow generator identifying the CPAP mask detected lodged on the patient'"'"'s face;

the first analog input data including the air pressure sensor signal S2 generated from the air pressure sensor disposed within the compliance notification controller unit;

deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 includes causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to close;

receiving a second analog input data, the second analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube, the air pressure tube releasably connected to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to the CPAP hose proximate to the blower outlet of the flow generator identifying the CPAP mask detected dislodged from the patient'"'"'s face;

the second analog input data including the air pressure sensor signal S2 generated from the air pressure sensor disposed within the compliance notification unit is interrupted;

deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 interrupted includes causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 at zero includes causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

receiving a fifth digital input data identifying one or more assigned time-delay off time(s) before the patient must comply and lodge his/her CPAP mask sealing over his/her nose and mouth to prevent the buzzer from sounding;

receiving a sixth digital input data identifying an assigned delay off-time of one or more assigned time-delay off time(s) before the patient must comply and re-occupy the patient occupancy mat after vacating the patient occupancy mat to prevent the CPAP device from powering to the off-mode;

determining the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the closure of the air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the closure of the air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer output to open;

using the opening of the timer-output;

transmitting a second digital output data to the solenoid including the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm;

receiving the second analog input data, the second analog input data identifying an air pressure with the air pressure tube, the air pressure tube releasably attached to the air pressure sensor and interconnected to the CPAP hose proximate to the blower outlet of the flow generator identifying the CPAP mask detected dislodged from the patient'"'"'s face;

the second analog input data including the air pressure sensor signal S2 generated from the air pressure sensor disposed within the compliance notification unit is interrupted;

determining the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the open air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein

the determination of the closure of the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the opening of the air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output to open;

using the open timer-output;

using the open timer-output to stop the one or more timers from counting down;

transmitting a third digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer to sound the audible alarm at an end of the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s) to alert the patient to lodge his/her CPAP mask;

deriving the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

identifying a reset feature from a compliance controller unit;

triggering the reset feature;

transmitting a fourth digital output data to the solenoid identifying the reset feature is triggered;

using the triggered reset feature so that the closed timer-output is open;

using the open timer-output;

transmitting the second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm so that the buzzer is silenced;

deriving the third digital input data to cause a timer of the one or more timers to start counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

resuming the CPAP treatment for the patient;

receiving the second digital input data, identifying the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

the second digital input data including the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open in simultaneous communication derive the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 includes causing the air pressure sensor switch to remain closed and in simultaneous communication the CPAP device to be maintained in the on-mode so that the flow generator continues to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient;

using the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication using the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2;

determining the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output to open;

receiving the fifth digital input data identifying the assigned time-delay off time of the one or more time-delay off time(s) before the patient must comply and re-occupy the patient occupancy mat after vacating the patient occupancy mat to prevent the CPAP device from powering to the off-mode;

using the closed timer-output so that the buzzer sounds an alarm at the end of the one or more of the assigned time-delay off time(s) to alert the patient to occupy the patient occupancy mat;

receiving the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

transmitting a fifth digital output data to the solenoid of the closed timer-output to causing the buzzer to sound an alarm at an end of the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s) to alert the patient to reoccupy the patient occupancy mat;

deriving the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

identifying the reset feature from a compliance controller unit;

triggering the reset feature;

transmitting the fourth digital output data to the solenoid identifying the reset feature is triggered;

using the triggered reset feature so that the closed timer-output is open;

using the open timer-output;

transmitting the second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm so that the buzzer is silenced;

deriving the third digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to start counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

resuming the CPAP treatment for the patient;

receiving the second digital input data, identifying the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

the second digital input data including a weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero generated from the weight pressure sensor integrally connected within the patient occupancy mat;

deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1, wherein deriving the weight pressure sensor signal S1 at zero includes causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open;

receiving the second analog input data, the second analog input data identifying an air pressure within the air pressure tube interconnected to the CPAP hose proximate to the blower outlet of the flow generator identifying a CPAP mask detected dislodged from the patient'"'"'s face;

deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2, wherein deriving the air pressure sensor signal S2 at zero includes causing an air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

using the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication using the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2;

determining the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to the open air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the open air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output to open;

using the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication using the open air pressure sensor switch SW 2;

using the fifth digital input data identifying the assigned time-delay off time of the one or more time-delay off time(s) before the patient must comply and re-occupy the patient occupancy mat after vacating the patient occupancy mat to prevent the CPAP device from powering to the off-mode;

transmitting a fifth digital output data to the solenoid to cause the CPAP device to power to the off-mode via the solenoid causing cessation of the flow generator to deliver continuous positive airway pressure channeled through the CPAP hose to the CPAP mask to the patient;

transmitting the second digital output data to the solenoid of the open timer-output to cause the buzzer not to sound the audible alarm so that the buzzer is silenced;

deriving the fourth digital input data to cause the timer of the one or more timers to stop counting down to the one or more assigned time-delay off time(s);

causing the CPAP treatment for the patient to end.

21. A CPAP compliance notification method, with use with a CPAP device having a CPAP hose and a CPAP mask, the CPAP compliance notification method, comprising the steps of:

providing instructions to provide a CPAP treatment to a patient;

providing a CPAP compliance notification apparatus for use with a CPAP device having a flow generator, a CPAP hose, a CPAP mask;

providing the CPAP device having a flow generator;

providing the CPAP hose;

providing the CPAP mask;

providing the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, the CPAP compliance notification apparatus, comprising;

a patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor including a weight pressure sensor switch SW1 therein for detecting a patient upon the patient occupancy mat, the weight pressure sensor operable to generate a weight pressure sensor signal S1 triggered at the patient'"'"'s occupancy of the patient occupancy mat, wherein the weight pressure sensor signal S1 is interrupted upon the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

an air pressure sensor having an air pressure sensor switch SW2 therein positioned remotely from an airway of the patient and remotely from a blower outlet of the CPAP generator, the air pressure sensor operable to generate an air pressure sensor signal S2 triggered at the patient'"'"'s lodgment of the CPAP mask on the patient'"'"'s face, wherein the air pressure sensor signal S2 is interrupted upon the patient'"'"'s dislodgement of the CPAP mask from the patient'"'"'s face;

an air pressure tube having an interior hollow channel limited by an open first end and an opposing open second end, the first open end communicating with the CPAP hose via an extension tubing at a position proximate to the flow generator, the second open end communicating with an inlet port of the air pressure sensor;

a solenoid including a plunger coextensive with an anterior portion of the solenoid;

a compliance notification controller unit, including;

a housing operable to maintain compliance notification controller unit components in one location proximate to each other, the compliance notification controller unit components, including;

one or more ports;

an electrical supply socket of the type suitable for receiving a universal power cord plug operable for supplying electrical power supply to the compliance notification controller unit;

one or more DC power sources operable to direct electrical power;

a rechargeable battery;

a mobile communication device docking station with charger;

a buzzer;

the buzzer including a timer-output adapted and operable to direct an audible alarm to the patient, the audible alarm having sufficient intensity to alert the patient, whereby the buzzer is adapted and operable to alert the patient during the patient'"'"'s occupancy on the patient occupancy mat of the interruption in air pressure at an interior channel of the air pressure tube indicative that the patient has not lodged his/her CPAP mask within the one or more assigned delay-off time(s);

the user interface including a touch screen including one or more text displays;

a first text display of the one or more text displays includes an on/off text display, wherein the on/off text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an “

on-mode” and

an “

off-mode”

of the CPAP device via contact of the plunger against an on/off button of the CPAP device;

a second text display of the one or more text displays includes a reset text display, wherein the reset text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an audible alarm of the buzzer to turn off;

a third text display of the one or more text displays includes a snooze text display, wherein the snooze text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct one or more timers to delay the buzzer.

a programmable logic controller configured and adapted to implement parameters to perform a methodology of a compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for a patient; and

the programmable logic controller, comprising;

one or more microprocessors configured to;

receiving instructions to implement a method of a CPAP treatment for the patient;

one or more timers;

receiving digital input data;

receiving analog input data;

transmitting digital output data;

wherein digital input data includes identifying, parameters of the weight pressure sensor signal S1, the weight pressure sensor switch SW1, and parameters of the one or more timers;

wherein analog input data includes identifying parameters of the air pressure sensor signal S2, the air pressure sensor switch SW2; and

wherein digital output data includes identifying parameters of the buzzer, the solenoid, and the user interface;

positioning the patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor approximate to a supportive substrate;

programming the time delay off-time;

patient occupying the patient occupancy mat

causing weight pressure sensor to generate a weight pressure sensor signal S1;

causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to close;

causing a timer-output to close;

causing CPAP device to power to on-mode and in simultaneous communication causing the timer automatically to start and countdown to one or more time delay off-time(s);

lodging the patient CPAP mask so that the CPAP mask seals over his/her nose and mouth within an end limit of the one or more time delay off-time(s);

causing the air pressure sensor to generate an air pressure sensor signal S2;

causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to close and in simultaneous communication causing the timer-output to open so that the buzzer does not sound in the event the patient manages to maintain his/her CPAP mask sealed during the subsequent sleep cycle;

resting through the sleep cycle duration wherein patient receives a prescribed continuous air pressure treatment for a sleep apnea;

patient waking and removing his/her CPAP mask and accordingly causing an interruption in the air pressure sensor signal S2;

causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

causing an interruption in the weight pressure sensor signal S1;

causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open;

using the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication use the open air pressure sensor switch SW2;

determining the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to a closed air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the timer-output to close;

using the closed timer output so that the buzzer sounds an alarm at an end of the one or more of the assigned time-delay off time(s) to alert the patient to occupy the patient occupancy mat;

identifying the reset feature from a compliance controller unit;

receiving data identifying the reset feature is triggered;

using the triggered reset feature so that the closed timer-output is open;

using the open timer-output so that the buzzer is silenced;

resuming the CPAP treatment for the patient;

the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat causing the weight pressure sensor switch to close;

the patient dislodging his/her CPAP mask causing the air pressure sensor to open;

using the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the determination of the open air pressure sensor switch in simultaneous communication;

causing the CPAP device to power to the off-mode;

causing the timer to stop counting down to the time-delay off time; and

causing a CPAP treatment to end.

22. The CPAP compliance notification method, according to claim 21, further comprising the steps of:

positioning the patient occupancy mat having a patient occupancy sensor approximate to the supportive substrate;

programming the time delay off-time;

patient occupying the patient occupancy mat;

causing weight pressure sensor to generate weight pressure sensor signal S1;

causing weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to close;

causing the CPAP device to power to on-mode;

causing the timer-output to close;

causing the timer automatically to start and count down to one or more time delay off-time(s);

failing to lodge the patient CPAP mask onto the patient'"'"'s face so that the CPAP mask does not seal over his/her nose and mouth within an end limit of the one or more time delay off-time (s);

causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

causing the buzzer to sound an audible alarm to alert the patient to lodge his/her CPAP mask;

pressing the reset text display; and

causing the timer-output to open;

causing the buzzer to silence the audible alarm, and in simultaneous communication causing the timer to restart; and

resuming the CPAP treatment for the patient.

23. The CPAP compliance notification method according to claim 21, further comprising the steps:

patient waking and removing his/her CPAP mask and accordingly causing an interruption in the air pressure sensor signal S2;

causing the air pressure sensor switch SW2 to open;

patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

causing an interruption in the weight pressure sensor signal S1;

causing the weight pressure sensor switch SW1 to open;

using the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 in simultaneous communication;

with the open air pressure sensor switch SW2;

determining the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 on a comparison to a closed air pressure sensor switch SW2, wherein the determination of the open weight pressure sensor switch SW1 and the closed air pressure sensor switch SW2 together causes the time output to close;

using the closed timer-output so that the buzzer sounds an alarm at an end of the one or more of the assigned time-delay off time(s) to alert the patient to occupy the patient occupancy mat;

identifying the reset feature from a compliance controller unit;

receiving data identifying the reset feature is triggered;

using the triggered reset feature so that the closed timer-output is open;

using the open timer-output so that the buzzer is silenced;

an resuming the CPAP treatment for the patient.

24. A CPAP compliance notification kit for use with a CPAP device having a flow generator, a CPAP hose, and a CPAP mask, the CPAP compliance notification kit comprising:

instructions of use of a CPAP compliance notification apparatus;

the compliance notification apparatus comprising;

a patient occupancy mat having a weight pressure sensor including a weight pressure sensor switch SW1 therein for detecting a patient upon the patient occupancy mat, the weight pressure sensor operable to generate a weight pressure sensor signal S1 triggered at the patient'"'"'s occupancy of the patient occupancy mat, wherein the weight pressure sensor signal S1 is interrupted upon the patient vacating the patient occupancy mat;

an air pressure sensor having an air pressure sensor switch SW2 therein positioned remotely from an airway of the patient and remotely from a blower outlet of the CPAP generator, the air pressure sensor operable to generate an air pressure sensor signal S2 triggered at the patient'"'"'s lodgment of the CPAP mask on the patient'"'"'s face, wherein the air pressure sensor signal 32 is interrupted upon the patient'"'"'s dislodgement of the CPAP mask from the patient'"'"'s face;

an air pressure tube having an interior hollow channel limited by an open first end and an opposing open second end, the first open end communicating with the CPAP hose via an extension tubing at a position proximate to the flow generator, the second open end communicating with an inlet port of the air pressure sensor.

a solenoid including a plunger coextensive with an anterior portion of the solenoid;

a compliance notification controller unit, including;

a housing operable to maintain compliance notification controller unit components in one location proximate to each other, the compliance notification controller unit components, including;

one or more ports;

an electrical supply socket of the type suitable for receiving a universal power cord plug operable for supplying electrical power supply to the compliance notification controller unit;

one or more DC power sources operable to direct electrical power;

a rechargeable battery;

a mobile communication device docking station with charger;

a buzzer;

a buzzer including a timer-output adapted and operable to direct an audible alarm to the patient, the audible alarm having sufficient intensity to alert the patient, whereby the buzzer is adapted and operable to alert the patient during the patient'"'"'s occupancy on the patient occupancy mat of the interruption in air pressure at an interior channel of the air pressure tube indicative that the patient has not lodged his/her CPAP mask within the one or more assigned time delay off-time(s);

the user interface including a touch screen including one or more text displays;

a first text display of the one or more text displays includes an on/off text display, wherein the on/off text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an “

on-mode” and

an “

off-mode”

of the CPAP device via contact of the plunger against an on/off button of the CPAP device;

a second text display of the one or more text displays includes a reset text display, wherein the reset text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct an audible alarm of the buzzer to turn off;

a third text display of the one or more text displays includes a snooze text display, wherein the snooze text display being adapted and operable when pressed to direct one or more timers to delay the buzzer.

a programmable logic controller configured and adapted to implement parameters to perform a methodology of a compliant continuous positive airway pressure treatment for a patient; and

the programmable logic controller, comprising;

one or more microprocessors configured to;

receive instructions to implement a method of a CPAP treatment for the patient;

one or more timers;

receive digital input data;

receive analog input data;

transmit digital output data;

wherein digital input data includes identifying, parameters of the weight pressure sensor signal S1, the weight pressure sensor switch SW1, and parameters of the one or more timers;

wherein analog input data includes identifying parameters of the air pressure sensor signal S2, the air pressure sensor switch SW2; and

wherein digital output includes identifying parameters of the buzzer, the solenoid, and the user interface.