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Method and apparatus for enhancing patient compliance during inspiration measurements

  • US 6,436,053 B1
  • Filed: 02/18/2000
  • Issued: 08/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for improving patient compliance with a predetermined breathing pattern during inspiration measurements comprising:

  • (a) a device for measuring the inspiration flow of a patient;

    (b) a display comprising;

    a first display portion for displaying the measured inspiration flow of the patient;

    a second display portion disposed adjacent to the first display portion for displaying a target inspiration flow; and

    (c) a processor responsive to the measured inspiration flow of the patient for controlling the first display portion, wherein the processor is operative to control the second display portion in accordance with a predetermined mathematical function.

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