MICROPHONE FOR REMOTE HEALTH SENSING
First Claim
1. A health sensing device for placement on a user, the device comprising:
- a microphone configured to monitor a factor relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence and generate a sensor signal in response to the monitored factor;
a filter configured to receive the sensor signal, determine if the indicator has been detected, and generate a filter signal when the indicator is detected; and
a transmitter configured to receive the filter signal and generate a transmission responsive to the filter signal.
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Abstract
A health sensing device is described for placement on a user. The device may include a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor is configured to sense one or more factors relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence. The filter is configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine if the indicator has been detected. The transmitter is arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The sensor can include one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMs devices. A method of monitoring a user for a health related condition is also described.
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1. A health sensing device for placement on a user, the device comprising:
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a microphone configured to monitor a factor relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence and generate a sensor signal in response to the monitored factor; a filter configured to receive the sensor signal, determine if the indicator has been detected, and generate a filter signal when the indicator is detected; and a transmitter configured to receive the filter signal and generate a transmission responsive to the filter signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for a health sensing device to monitor a user for a health related condition, comprising:
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sensing sound associated with the user to generate a sensor signal; analyzing the sensor signal to determine if the sound associated with the user reflects the presence of an indicator of the health related condition; and initiating a transmission responsive to the analysis of the sensor signal. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A health action device for responding to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence of a user, the device comprising:
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a receiver configured to receive a transmission from a transmitter on a health sensing device and communicate a receiver signal to a processor; a processor configured to receive the receiver signal, interpret the receiver signal, and communicate a processor signal to a responder; and a responder configured to receive the processor signal and conduct an action responsive to the health related condition. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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