A system (100) for respiratory therapy may include a pressure generator for a patient respiratory interface that delivers therapy to the user's airway, a user interface, and a controller coupled to the pressure generator configured to operate the generator for the therapy. The controller may be configured to, in a therapy mode, control the generator to deliver the therapy for a therapy session. The controller may be configured to, in a set-up configuration mode, receive an input by the user made on the user interface which corresponds to an adjustment to the parameter(s). The controller, in the set-up mode, may control generation of a user perceivable sensory response in real time or near real time in response to the adjustment to the parameter(s), including controlling the generator to deliver the therapy comprising the pressurized flow of breathable gas to the user's airway based on the received input and corresponding adjustment.
A cushion module comprising a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure, a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face surrounding an entrance to the patient's airways, a fascia portion at least partially forming an anterior side of the cushion module, the seal-forming structure being attached to the fascia portion, wherein the fascia portion comprises a curved shape and is curved at least partially towards a posterior direction on lateral sides of the fascia portion in use, and wherein the fascia portion is biased away from the curved shape towards a flatter shape than the curved shape to provide tautness to the seal-forming structure in use.
Techniques for improved machine learning-based prediction of uplift measures are provided. User data for a user is accessed, the user data comprising a set of user characteristics and an indication of a first device category, of a plurality of device categories, currently used by the first user. A predicted uplift measure is generated for a second device category, of the plurality of device categories, by processing the set of user characteristics using a trained machine learning model. The predicted uplift measure is provided to the first user via a graphical user interface (GUI).
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A system for sensing parameters associated with a respiratory therapy ("RPT") system may comprise a circuit board; and at least one sensor mounted on the circuit board. The circuit board may be configured to be coupled to a patient interface of the RPT system, such that the at least one sensor is configured to sense a parameter within a plenum chamber of the patient interface and a parameter of an atmosphere outside of the plenum chamber.
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An interfacing structure is connected, directly or indirectly, to a lens of eyewear, such as a goggle. The interfacing structure is constructed and arranged to be in opposing relation with a user's face in use. The interfacing structure includes a compliance portion comprising a support flange around a periphery of an eye region of the user's face, and a cushion support flange extending from the support flange, the support flange being flexible and resilient. The interfacing structure further includes a cushion configured to engage the user's face in use, the cushion provided to the cushion support flange.
An interfacing structure for a head-mounted display unit is constructed and arranged to be in opposing relation with a user's face. The interfacing structure comprises a chassis, the chassis having a wall, and at least one vent extending through the wall. The vent has a first opening on an inner face of the wall and a second opening on an outer face of the wall. The vent is substantially linear between the first and second openings, and/or is configured to allow the passage of light from the second opening to the first opening. The chassis also has at least one light shield portion configured to block light from the vent from entering the user's eye.
A method includes causing, via an application executing on a user device, the user device to capture an image of a user. The method also includes receiving, by a control system, the image of the user. The method also includes analyzing, by the control system based on a machine learning algorithm, the image of the user. The method also includes determining, by the control system based on the analyzing the image of the user, the sleep score for the user.
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A patient interface comprising a plenum chamber, a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face surrounding an entrance to the patient's airways, and a vent to allow a continuous flow of gases exhaled by the patient from an interior of the plenum chamber to ambient. The seal-forming structure may comprise a cushion, the cushion being deformable and resilient and at least partially formed by a lattice structure.
A head-mounted display system comprising a head-mounted display unit comprising a display; and a positioning and stabilising structure structured and arranged to hold the head-mounted display unit in an operable position on the user's head in use, the head-mounted display unit comprising a display unit housing and an interfacing structure connected to the display unit housing, the interfacing structure constructed and arranged to be in opposing relation with the user's face in use, the interfacing structure comprising: a face engaging flange provided around a periphery of an eye region of the user's face and configured to engage the user's face in use, the face engaging flange being flexible and resilient; and a cushion at least partially covered by the face engaging flange, the cushion formed by a lattice structure.
A method for determining a likelihood that an individual has or will develop a condition comprises generating, during a plurality of driving sessions, data associated with the plurality of driving sessions. The individual is located within a vehicle during at least a portion of each of the plurality of driving sessions. The method further comprises analyzing the data and determining, based at least in part on the analyzed data, a risk factor for the individual associated with the condition. The data associated with the plurality of driving sessions includes one or more parameters. Analyzing the data can include determining a value of each of the parameters, a change in the value of the parameters between two driving sessions, and/or an average rate of change in the value of the parameters across multiple driving sessions.
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A patient interface for treatment of sleep disordered breathing, comprising a positioning and stabilising structure to provide a force to hold a seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on the patient's head, the positioning and stabilising structure comprising at least a first strap portion connected to each lateral side of the plenum chamber and configured to overlie lateral surfaces of the patients head and overlie the parietal bones and/or the occipital bone of the patient's head in use, and a second strap portion having a pair of ends connected to the first strap portion, each end of the second strap portion being connected to the first strap portion at a location proximate a respective one of the patient's ears in use, the second strap portion being configured to overlie a superior region of the patient's head in use.
A patient interface comprising: a frame partially forming a plenum chamber and comprising a channel around a periphery of the frame; at least one pair of headgear connector portions connected to the frame; a seal-forming structure connected to the frame and partially forming the plenum chamber, wherein the seal forming structure comprises an undercushion and a membrane portion connected to the undercushion and configured to inflate, in use, to form a seal to at least a pronasale region and nasal alae of the patient's nose, the seal forming structure further configured to form a seal around the patient's mouth; and wherein the undercushion of the seal-forming structure comprises a connection portion on a non-patient facing side of the undercushion, the connection portion being configured to be received in the channel of the frame to releasably connect the seal-forming structure to the frame.
A system for treating a respiratory disorder in a patient comprises a first electronic component electrically connected to a second electronic component by an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor comprises an electrically conductive textile. In examples, the first electronic component comprises one or more of a sensor, an actuator, an RPT device or an antenna. The first electronic component may comprise an electrically powered component, for example a blower motor, and the second electronic component may comprise an electrical power source, for example a battery.
Disclosed is a head-mounted display system comprising a head-mounted display unit producing a computer-generated output for a user. The head-mounted display unit includes at least one sensor. The at least one sensor may be configured to measure a parameter associated with digital eye strain for the user. The at least one sensor may be configured to communicate a measured parameter to a processor, wherein the processor is configured to effect change on the computer-generated output based on the measured parameter.
A method and system for determining a positional sleep disordered breathing (pSDB) status associated with a respiratory device user is disclosed. Airflow data associated with the user is received. The airflow data is analyzed to identify a first time period of suspected arousal and a second time period of suspected arousal. A first time section between the identified first time period and the identified second time period is determined. The airflow data associated with the determined first time section is analyzed to identify (i) an indication of one or more respiratory events and/or (ii) an indication of one or more therapy events. Based at least in part on the (i) identified indication of one or more respiratory events and/or (ii) identified indication of one or more therapy events, the pSDB status of the user is determined, where the pSDB status is indicative of whether or not the user has pSDB.
A method of optimizing a plurality of parameters of a respiratory therapy system comprises receiving data associated with a user of the respiratory therapy system. The method further comprises determining an initial value of each of the plurality of parameters is based at least in part on the received data. Each of the plurality of parameters is associated with a comfort level of the user. The method further comprises receiving usage data associated with use of the respiratory therapy system during a first period of time in which each of the plurality of parameters has its initial value. The method further comprises generating a recommended value of each of the plurality of parameters for use of the respiratory therapy system during a second period of time after the first period of time, based at least in part on the received data and the received usage data.
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POSITIONING, STABILISING, AND INTERFACING STRUCTURES AND SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME
A head-mounted display system, comprising a head-mounted display unit comprising a display, a positioning and stabilising structure structured and arranged to hold the head-mounted display unit in an operational position over a user's face in use; an interfacing structure constructed and arranged to be in opposing relation with the user's face, the interfacing structure comprising a face engaging portion configured to contact the user's face; and a shroud. The shroud comprises a frame, comprising a posterior portion connected to the face engaging portion, an anterior portion defining a viewing opening through which the display may be viewed in use; and a radially outward facing light-blocking surface extending between the posterior portion and the anterior portion.
A positioning and stabilising structure is configured to hold a seal- forming structure of a patient interface in a therapeutically effective position on the patient's head. The positioning and stabilising structure comprises a tie which is constructed and arranged so that at least a portion overlies a region of the patient's head superior to an otobasion superior, wherein a portion of the positioning and stabilising structure extends around a back of the patient's head. A flexible portion of the positioning and stabilising structure comprises at least one patient contacting portion which is configured to contact the patient's cheek. The coefficient of friction between at least a portion of the patient contacting portion and the patient's skin is higher than the coefficient of friction between an adjacent portion of the positioning and stabilising structure and the patient's skin.
A head-mounted display system comprising: a head-mounted display unit comprising: a display unit housing comprising a display; and an interfacing structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure comprising: a pair of arms connected in use to respective lateral sides of the display unit housing, the arms being substantially rigid and being constructed and arranged to project posteriorly from the display unit housing on respective lateral sides, a posterior portion of each arm comprising a superior arm connection portion and an inferior arm connection portion; a top strap portion to connect between each of the superior arm connection portions of the pair of arms and the head-mounted display unit; and an occipital strap portion to connect between the inferior arm connection portions and engage a portion of the user's head overlying or lying inferior to an occipital region of the user's head in use.
Systems and methods for promoting sleep in view of the hormonal status of a user are disclosed. Sleep related data for a user is received from one or more sensors. One or more inputs relating to the user's hormonal status are received. One or more recommendations and/or insights are determined to help improve the user's sleep. The one or more recommendations and/or insights are presented to the user.
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A patient interface includes a plenum chamber pressurizable to a therapeutic pressure, a seal-forming structure configured to form a seal against the patient's face, and a positioning and stabilising structure configured to provide a force for maintaining the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position. The patient interface also includes an RPT device connected directly to the plenum chamber. The PRT device includes an electric blower for providing airflow at the therapeutic pressure. The positioning and stabilising structure supports at least part of the weight of the RPT device. The patient interface may also include an electrical power source electrically connected to the RPT device.
Apparatus and methods provide system characterisation such as for operation of respiratory treatment apparatus. Pressure and the flow rate signals from a therapy session may be analysed to determine a curve representing a pressure and flow characteristic of the system, such as where the system includes a delivery conduit and a patient interface with a vent. A pressure drop parameter may be derived such that the parameter is characteristic of pressure drop from a sensor in a therapy generator to the patient interface based on a first function characterizing the curve and a second function characterizing a curve representing a pressure and flow characteristic of a component of the system. The parameter may be derived from a difference between the first function and a second function. Signal(s) may be generated for controlling the therapy generator to adjust a property of supplied flow of air based on the pressure drop parameter.
A vent assembly for a respiratory therapy system configured in use to convey a vent flow of gases exhaled by a patient from a first volume interior to the respiratory therapy system to ambient. The vent assembly comprises a vent base, a flexible membrane and a vent cap. The membrane being mounted to the vent base and spanning across a vent base aperture. The vent cap is also mounted to the vent base and is located downstream of the membrane relative to the vent flow. The vent cap being positioned in the path of the vent flow through a membrane aperture. In use, the pressure of gas in the first volume acts on the membrane causing the membrane to flex thereby varying a position of the membrane relative to the vent cap in order to control the vent flow.
The present technology relates to a positioning and stabilising structure for a patient interface, the positioning and stabilising structure comprising a conduit configured to permit delivery of pressurised air to the interior of the plenum chamber and a pad attached to the conduit. Other aspects of the present technology relate to a patient interface comprising a plenum chamber, a seal-forming structure configured to form a seal with a region of the patient's face surrounding an entrance to the patient's airways, and the positioning and stabilising structure comprising the conduit and the pad attached to the conduit.
A combined one way inspiratory valve and expiratory release valve assembly is provided for controlling air flow in a respiratory treatment system. The valve assembly comprises a housing comprising a valve inlet, a valve outlet and at least one vent opening, and a diaphragm sealingly connected to the housing at an outer circumference of the diaphragm, wherein the diaphragm divides the housing into; a) an upstream portion, which is in fluid communication with the valve inlet, and b) a downstream portion which is in fluid communication with the valve outlet. The diaphragm has a circular, oval, elliptical or stadium shape. An inner portion of the diaphragm defines a one way inspiratory valve. An outer portion of the diaphragm defines an expiratory release valve. A method of characterising vent flow in a respiratory treatment system which includes such a valve is also described.
22O above ambient air pressure. A flow of breathable gas at the therapeutic pressure is provided through an air circuit. The seal-forming structure may be configured to adhere to inferiorly facing surfaces of the patient's nose, e.g. the alar rim region. In certain forms the patient interface comprises a decoupling structure configured to at least partly decouple the seal-forming structure from the air circuit
A patient interface comprises a frame which defines, at least in part, a plenum chamber, and a positioning and stabilising structure comprising at least one headgear tube. The frame, at least one headgear tube and manifold portion are integrally formed. In examples, no part of the frame or headgear tube has a Shore A Durometer hardness greater than 80. A method of manufacturing a component for a patient interface from a textile is also disclosed.
A fluid connector comprises first and second connector parts. The first connector part has a body, a passage through the body, and a cylindrical outer wall with a groove around its circumference. The second connector part has a second body, a second passage, and a plurality of arms extending from a first end of the second body, each arm comprising an inwardly extending projecting portion. The arms allow the projecting portions to engage the groove. The groove has a plurality of contiguous helical portions having alternating orientations. At least one of the connector parts comprises a magnetic portion and the other comprises a second magnetic/ferromagnetic portion. Magnetic attraction between the magnetic portion and the second magnetic/ferromagnetic portion biases the connector parts towards a fully connected configuration. Relative rotation of the connector parts causes the bodies to move away from each other.
A patient interface includes a vent structure sized and shaped to maintain the therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber in use. The vent structure has a vent body configured to direct bending movement in the plenum chamber. The vent body includes a surface with at least one connecting feature. The at least one connecting feature is spaced apart from an outermost edge of the surface. A dampening member is positioned in the vent body and is configured to decrease a noise output. A cover includes at least one complementary connecting feature configured to engage the at least connecting feature of the vent body. The at least one complementary connection feature is radially inside of and spaced apart from the outer diameter of the cover. The at least one connecting feature is configured to engage the at least one complementary connecting feature so that neither are visible in use.
A gas flow control structure for a respiratory therapy system, which may be located on a patient interface, may function as both an anti-asphyxia valve (AAV) and a vent. The gas flow control structure may comprise: a base member; a vent member comprising a vent opening through which a flow of gas can pass from a pressurised first volume to an ambient second volume; an AAV opening formed between the base member and the vent member; and an AAV member. The AAV member may be a flexible, resilient membrane substantially annular in shape when projected on to a plane. The AAV member may be movable between: an activated configuration in which gas can flow between the first and second volumes through the AAV opening; and a deactivated configuration in which the AAV member forms a seal with the vent member so gas is blocked from flowing through the AAV opening.
A system and method to collect collecting data for customizing a facial interfacing structure for a head-mounted display interface for virtual reality or augmented reality systems. Facial image data is correlated to a user such as by scanning the face of the user. Facial feature data related to the facial interfacing structure is determined from the facial image data. Dimensions of the facial interfacing structure are determined from the facial feature data. A design of a customized facial interfacing structure including the determined dimensions is stored to produce the customized facial interfacing structure.
A patient interface is disclosed that includes: a plenum chamber; a first connection portion; a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to seal with a region of the patient's face; a chassis; a second connection portion positioned on the chassis and configured to releasably connect to the first connection portion; a sealing lip to seal between the plenum chamber and the chassis; a positioning and stabilising structure; and a vent structure.
A patient interface is disclosed. The patient interface has a plenum chamber and a seal forming structure arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face surrounding an entrance to the patient's airways. The patient interface further comprises a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) located within the plenum chamber. The HME comprises a flexible heat and moisture exchange material and a retaining structure formed from a pliable material provided around an outer perimeter of the heat and moisture exchange material. The retaining structure comprises at least one snap fit feature configured to engage, in use, at least one complementary snap fit feature provided to an interior of the plenum chamber; and/or the retaining structure is an interference fit with an interior surface of the plenum chamber. Also disclosed is an HME comprising a flexible heat and moisture exchange material and a retaining structure formed from a thermoplastic.
Conduits for use in a respiratory therapy apparatus for delivering breathable gas to a patient are disclosed. In one example the conduit comprises a tubular wall and a helical formation provided to an outer surface of the tubular wall, wherein the conduit has a stretch limit of at least 100%. In another example a first portion of the conduit has a first stretch limit and a second portion of the conduit has a second stretch limit which is greater than the first stretch limit. The first portion is formed integrally with the second portion, and the helical formation is provided to the first and second portions. In another example the stretch limit of the conduit varies substantially continuously between a first end of the conduit and an opposite second end of the conduit. In other examples the diameter of the conduit varies along the length of the conduit.
A head-mounted display system comprising a head-mounted display unit; and a positioning and stabilising structure structured and arranged to hold the head-mounted display unit in an operational position over a user's face in use, the head-mounted display unit comprising an interfacing structure constructed and arranged to be in opposing relation with the user's face, wherein the interfacing structure comprises a flexible and resilient face engaging portion, the face engaging portion having a pair of cheek portions configured to contact the user's cheeks in use, each cheek portion comprising at least one loop portion having an at least partially enclosed cross section; wherein the interfacing structure comprises a medial support portion medial of each cheek portion configured to provide support for the at least one loop portion.
A patient interface may include: a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure, a seal-forming structure connected to the plenum chamber and constructed and arranged to seal with a region of the patient's face, a positioning and stabilising structure configured to hold the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on the patient's head, a frame assembly connected to the plenum chamber, a heat and moisture exchanger material positioned within the frame assembly, a conduit connector connected to the frame assembly and configured to be connected to a conduit, and a plurality of vent holes constructed and arranged to allow for washout of exhaled gases to ambient continuously throughout the patient's respiratory cycle, a first portion of the vent holes being positioned radially on the frame assembly to direct a first portion of exhaled gases to ambient in a radial direction without passing through the heat and moisture exchanger material.
A patient interface comprising a plenum chamber, a seal-forming structure configured to form a seal with a region of the patient's face surrounding an entrance to the patient's airways, and a vent structure configured to allow a flow of gases exhaled by the patient from an interior of the plenum chamber to ambient. The plenum chamber comprises an anterior portion comprising an inlet configured to receive a flow of air at the therapeutic pressure for breathing by the patient. The vent structure is configured to vent the flow of gases from the interior of the plenum chamber in a substantially lateral direction in use. The patient interface further comprises a deflector configured to redirect the laterally vented flow of gases. The patient interface further comprises a diffuser to diffuse the vented flow of gases.
This invention relates to a vent structure for a respiratory therapy system. In one form the vent structure comprises a vent housing. The vent housing may define a flow path for a flow of air being vented from the respiratory therapy system, a vent inlet configured to allow the flow of air to enter the flow path, and a vent outlet configured to allow the flow of air to exit the flow path into the surrounding ambient air. The vent housing may be configured so that the flow path comprises a curved turning region in which the flow path changes direction by at least 90°. The vent housing may comprise an inner path surface on an inner side of the flow path and an outer path surface on an outer side of the flow path. The width of the flow path at the turning region and at a region downstream of the turning region may be at least substantially 0.85mm. An opening angle between the inner path surface of the vent housing at the vent outlet and the outer path surface of the vent housing at the vent outlet may be substantially 7° or less.
A patient interface including a plenum chamber, a first seal-forming structure for forming a seal around the patient's mouth, and a second seal-forming structure for forming a seal around the patient's nares. The patient interface further includes at least one stopper rib disposed in the cavity of the plenum chamber spaced apart from the first seal-forming structure in a rest position. The first seal-forming structure configured to contact the at least one stopper rib in an operational position. The at least one stopper rib configured to oppose compression of the first seal-forming structure in an anterior direction. The second seal-forming structure is not configured to contact the at least one stopper rib.
A system and method to match an interface to the face of a user for respiratory therapy. A facial image of the user is stored. Facial features based on the facial image are determined. A database stores facial profiles based on facial features and a corresponding plurality of interfaces. A database stores operational data of respiratory therapy devices with the plurality of corresponding interfaces. A selection engine is coupled to the databases. The selection engine is operative to select an interface for the user from the plurality of corresponding interfaces based on a desired outcome based on the stored operational data and the facial features. The collected data may also be employed to determine whether the selected interface is correctly fitted to the face of the user.
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A head-mounted display system includes a head-mounted display unit a display that, in use, is held in an operational position over a user's face. The head-mounted display system further comprises a flow generator configured to generate a flow of air, and an air guide arrangement coupled to the flow generator to enable the flow generator to direct air to, or draw air from, one or more selected areas in proximity of the head-mounted display system.
A head-mounted display system includes a head-mounted display system, comprising a head-mounted display unit, comprising various pad options at various positions on the head including saddle shaped nose pads that deform under a reaction force applied to the apex of the nose to improve load distribution, forehead pads with an associated mounting structure and inserts that affect compliance and/or size, temporal pads configured to lie against the temporal bone which support some of the weight of the head mounted display system and, further stabilizing pads which are located on a rigid portion of the temporal arms and designed to extend along temporal regions of the users head.
The disclosure provides methods for diagnosis or prediction of the likelihood of a subject experiencing obstructive sleep apnea, determined at least in part by measuring the degree of tongue fat in a subject using, e.g., thermal imaging, THz imaging or other multispectral imaging.
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CONDUIT CONNECTOR WITH FLOW-REGULATING VENT FOR PATIENT INTERFACE
A patient interface may include a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure by a flow of air for breathing by a patient; a seal-forming structure connected to the plenum chamber, the seal-forming structure being constructed and arranged to seal with a region of the patient's face that at least partly surrounds an entrance to the patient's airways; a positioning and stabilising structure configured to hold the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on the patient's head; a first vent configured to allow exhaled gases to pass to ambient independent of therapeutic pressure and throughout the patient's respiratory cycle; and a second vent configured to reduce a vent flow of exhaled gases therethrough as the therapeutic pressure increases.
First physiological data associated with a user during a first time period is received. The first physiological data is analyzed to determine (i) a first respiration rate for the first time period, (ii) a first plurality of sample heart rate values, and (iii) first heart rate variability parameters for the first time period. Second physiological data associated with the user during a second time period is received. The second physiological data is analyzed to determine (i) a second respiration rate for the second time period, (ii) a second plurality of sample heart rate values, and (iii) second heart rate variability parameters for the second time period, the second respiration rate being less than the first respiration rate. The percentage likelihood that the user has an untreated sleep disorder is determined based at least in part on the first heart rate variability parameters and the second heart rate variability parameters.
A patient interface comprising a chassis portion at least partially forming a plenum chamber; a seal-forming structure; a vent to allow a continuous flow of gases exhaled by the patient from an interior of the plenum chamber to ambient, said vent being sized and shaped to maintain the therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber in use; wherein the chassis portion comprises a membrane portion formed at least partially from a textile material and the seal-forming structure is supported on the membrane portion, and the membrane portion is constructed and arranged to be flexible to allow for relative movement between the seal-forming structure and the chassis portion in use.
A system and method to determine a sleep disorder in a patient is disclosed. A storage device stores a digital image including a face and a neck of the patient. A database stores previously identified phenotypes and dimensions of facial and neck features. A sleep disorder analysis engine is coupled to the storage device and the database. The sleep disorder analysis engine is operable to identify features of the face and the neck from the image by determining landmarks on the image. The sleep disorder analysis engine classifies at least one phenotype from the image based on comparisons with the database. The sleep disorder analysis engine correlates the at least one phenotype and at least one feature with a sleep disorder. The sleep disorder analysis engine determines a risk score of the sleep disorder based on the correlation of the phenotype and the feature.
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48.
AIR FILTRATION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PATIENT INFORMATION
An air filtration apparatus for supplying a flow of filtered air to an inlet of an RPT device, the air filtration apparatus comprising an inlet flow path, an outlet flow path, an air outlet, and a blower configured to receive air from the inlet flow path and to supply air at above ambient pressure to the outlet flow path, wherein the inlet flow path comprises a filter means comprising a HEPA filter and/or a VOC filter, and wherein the blower is configured to supply pressurised air to the outlet flow path at a flow rate of at least 5 L/min.
A method includes receiving physiological data associated with a sleep session of a user. The method also includes identifying a triggering event based at least in part on the physiological data. The method also includes generating image data in response to identifying the triggering event, the image data being reproducible as one or more images of at least a portion of the user during the sleep session. The method also includes causing at least a portion of the image data to be communicated to the user subsequent to the sleep session.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/291 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electroencephalography [EEG]
A61B 5/296 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electromyography [EMG]
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G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
50.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING USER BODY POSITION DURING RESPIRATORY THERAPY
A system for identifying a body position of a user of a respiratory therapy system includes a sensor, a memory, and a control system. The sensor is configured to generate airflow data associated with the user. The memory stores machine-readable instructions. The control system includes one or more processors configured to execute the machine-readable instructions to receive the airflow data associated with the user during a sleep session. The control system is further configured to determine one or more features associated with the airflow data, and identify the body position of the user during a first portion of the sleep session based at least in part on the determined one or more features. The control system is further configured to cause an action to be performed based at least in part on the identified body position of the user.
A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
51.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING FEEDBACK TO A USER IN REAL TIME ON A REAL-TIME VIDEO
A method includes displaying a first real-time video of at least a portion of a face of a user, at least a portion of a head of the user, or a combination of the at least a portion of the face and the at least a portion of the head of the user. The first real-time video is modified by superimposing a virtual user interface. A second real-time video of at least a portion of a face of a user, at least a portion of a head of the user, or a combination of the at least a portion of the face and the at least a portion of the head of the user is displayed. The user in the second real-time video wearing a physical user interface. Feedback is provided to the user in real time on the second real-time video.
A patient interface to deliver a flow of air at a positive pressure to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing includes a seal-forming structure forming at least a portion of a plenum chamber pressurizable to a therapeutic pressure and a vent and AAV arrangement. The vent and AAV arrangement is configured to regulate flow therethrough to (1) provide a vent flow path when pressure in the plenum chamber is above a predetermined magnitude and (2) provide a breathable flow path when pressure in the plenum chamber is below the predetermined magnitude or not delivered. The vent and AAV arrangement includes an AAV member including a flap portion structured and arranged to regulate flow through a port. The flap portion includes a plurality of vent holes therethrough.
A system and method to determine and utilize a chronotype classification for a user. A chronotype classification for the user is obtained through methods such as a questionnaire. A waveform associated with alertness levels at different times is created based on the chronotype classification. The alertness levels from the waveform are displayed to the user on a wearable device.
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A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A device for controlling air flow out of a patient's mouth while receiving a flow of pressurized air through the patient's nares is disclosed. The device may include: a flexible portion configured to leave the patient's nose uncovered during use; a support portion; a pair of connectors; and a positioning and stabilizing structure including a strap configured to be connected to each of the connectors. The device may also include a valve to allow the patient to orally inhale ambient air in the absence of the flow of pressurized air and a vent configured to allow a flow of air to pass to ambient continuously, or the device may also include a porous structure covering the air flow hole to restrict air flow into and out of the device during use, the flexible portion having a thickness to offset the porous structure from the contacting surface in an anterior direction.
A respiratory pressure therapy device includes a blower to provide a supply of air for respiratory pressure therapy, a user interface, an air inlet, a suspension system arranged to suspend the blower, a seal, e.g., gasket, a constrainment arrangement, and an enclosure to enclose the blower and the blower suspension system and to form a chamber. The enclosure includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the enclosure includes a first interior surface, a first exterior surface and a first intermediate surface located between the first interior surface and the first exterior surface. The second portion of the enclosure includes a second interior surface, a second exterior surface and a second intermediate surface located between the second interior surface and the second exterior surface. The user interface is mounted on the first exterior surface. The seal is arranged to be in compression between the first intermediate surface and the second intermediate surface in use. The constrainment arrangement is configured to limit lateral movement of the first portion and the second portion.
An apparatus is provided to prevent water ingress to a medical device with a housing. Such water ingress may originate, for example, from a connected humidifier. The apparatus consists of an endcap including at least one aperture for selective coupling with a compatible accessory. The end cap is constructed from panels which cooperate to provide an internal fluid passageway for diverting water from the point of ingress to the exterior of the housing.
A respiratory therapy system for providing continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) to a patient may include a flow generator for generating a supply of breathable gas, a sensor to measure a physical quantity while the breathable gas is supplied, and a computing device. The computing device may be configured to: receive sensor data that is based on measured physical property of the supply of breathable gas; control the flow generator to adjust a property of the supply of breathable gas; display a question and a plurality of selectable responses; receive a first input selecting one of the selectable responses; and display a coaching response corresponding to the selected response.
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58.
HEAT AND MOISTURE EXCHANGER WITH FLEXIBLE FRAME FOR PATIENT INTERFACE
A patient interface may include a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure, the plenum chamber further comprising two plenum chamber connectors; a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to seal with a region of the patient's face; a positioning and stabilising structure comprising two conduits configured to connect to a corresponding one of the plenum chamber connectors; a vent assembly having a plurality of vent holes configured to allow a continuous flow of gases exhaled by the patient from within the plenum chamber to ambient throughout the patient's respiratory cycle; and a heat and moisture exchanger (HMX) assembly including an HMX frame and a material positioned on the HMX frame, the material being supported by the HMX frame such that at least a portion of the flow of air entering the plenum chamber from the plenum chamber connectors passes through the material before entering the patient's airways.
The technology relates to a variable flow vent assembly for a conduit mask configured to deliver a flow of breathable gas at a positive pressure to an airway entrance of a patient and allow a flow of exhaled gas from the airway of the patient to exit the vent assembly to ambient. The variable flow vent assembly is further configured to include a valve, wherein the valve is arranged to allow for the regulation of the flow of breathable gas to the patient and the regulation of the vent flow rate of exhaled gas leaving the vent assembly to ambient. By changing certain characteristics of the valve and by tuning the valve through variants in design, the resultant vent flow rate for a given air pressure can be altered in order to obtain the best treatment outcome for the patient's individual requirements.
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
F16K 7/18 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with diaphragm secured at one side only, e.g. to be laid on the seat by rolling action
Improved respiratory treatment systems are described e.g. for treatment of respiratory diseases and provision of respiratory therapy, together with components therefor. In one form, the technology relates to a positioning and stabilizing structure which includes a first headgear tube, a second headgear tube and a flow regulator. A flow regulator is provided to adjust the proportion of flow of respiratory gas to the first headgear tube and the second headgear tube. In another form, the technology relates to a patient interface configured to adjust the proportion of the supply of breathable gas that flows from a first flow path to a patient's first naris and from a second flow path to the patient's second naris. In yet a further form, the technology relates to improves conduits for respiratory treatment systems.
A method includes applying, via a respiratory therapy system, initial therapy settings for a user during a first sleep session in which the user uses the respiratory therapy system. First physiological data, which is received from one or more sensors, is generated during the first sleep session. Modified therapy settings are applied, via the respiratory therapy system, during a second sleep session of the user. Second physiological data is received from the one or more sensors. The second physiological data is generated by the one or more sensors during the second sleep session. A set of sleep-related parameters is determined based on changes between the first physiological data and the second physiological data. One or more of a recommended therapy or recommended therapy settings is determined based on the set of sleep-related parameters.
One form of the present technology includes a sealing structure to seal against a user's face around the user's airways. The sealing structure includes a flap or membrane that extends inward towards the user's airways and includes a structure that prevents an inner boundary of the flap or membrane from being blown outwards (e.g., folded backwards upon itself) due to internal pressurization.
A patient interface includes a plenum chamber, a seal-forming structure, and a positioning and stabilising structure. The positioning and stabilising structure includes a gas delivery tube to deliver the flow of air to the entrance of the patient's airways via the seal-forming structure, and an elongate textile sleeve provided around the gas delivery tube and arranged to be in contact, in use, with the patient's face. The sleeve includes a wall with an opening, which allows the patient to view a portion of the gas delivery tube. A strap engaging portion is configured to protrude through the opening of the textile sleeve in use. A clearance exists in a longitudinal direction between an edge of the opening and the strap engaging portion. The clearance allows the gas delivery tube to stretch, in use, without the strap engaging portion contacting the edge of the opening.
A method for optimizing sleep for a user of a respiratory therapy system is described herein.The method includes receiving therapy instructions to be implemented using the respiratory therapy system for a sleep session. The therapy instructions include a plurality of prescribed control parameters, each of the plurality of prescribed control parameters having a value or a range of values. The method further includes receiving a desired sleep comfort level for the sleep session, and adjusting one or more of the values or the range of values of the plurality of prescribed control parameters, to one or more adjusted values or range of values based on the desired sleep comfort level. The adjustments to the adjusted values are implemented to aid the user in achieving the desired sleep comfort level.
A system includes a respiratory therapy system, a memory device, and a control system. The respiratory therapy system includes a respiratory therapy device supplying pressurized air, and a user interface coupled to the respiratory therapy device via a conduit to direct the pressurized air to an airway of a user. The memory device stores machine-readable instructions. The control system includes a processor(s) to execute the machine-readable instructions to: generate data, during a current sleep session, associated with a user of a respiratory therapy system; analyze the generated data to determine a value of a first metric that is associated with a sleep disordered breathing (SDB) condition; analyze the generated data to determine a value of a second metric that is associated with a health condition other than the SDB condition; and based at least in part on the determined value of the second metric, cause an action to be performed.
A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity
A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
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A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 5/318 - Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG]
A humidifier for humidifying a flow of pressurized breathable gas to be delivered to a patient includes a dock and a humidification tub. The dock includes a device compartment that is configured to at least partially removably receive an RPT device that is configured to supply the flow of pressurized breathable gas. The dock also includes a humidification compartment that is fluidly connected to the device compartment. The humidification tub is configured to contain a supply of water and is at least partially removably received within the humidification compartment so that, in an operational configuration, the humidification tub is arranged to receive the flow of pressurized breathable gas and output the flow of pressurized breathable gas with increased humidity. The dock also includes a heater fixed to the humidification tub. The heater is configured to heat the supply of water.
Systems and methods implement a status assessment of a respiratory device with sound evaluation. In some versions, the system may include a motor operated pressure generator to generate airflow through an air circuit to a patient interface. The system may include a transducer producing a signal representing sound of the generator in the circuit. The system may include a controller, such as with a processor, for generator control. The system, such as with the controller, computes a sound representation in the frequency domain. The system applies, to the frequency domain representation, any one or more of an integer-multiple function, non-integer-multiple function, a statistical correlation function and resonant frequency function, such as of a fundamental frequency attributable to motor operation. The system may derive a noise vector with data from the function(s). The system may classify the vector to obtain a status indicator of the generator and generate indicator related output.
A method includes receiving physiological data associated with a user during at least a portion of an initial sleep session. The method also includes receiving demographic information associated with the user. The method also includes receiving subjective feedback associated with at least a portion of the initial sleep session from the user. The method also includes determining a profile for the user based at least in part on the physiological data associated with the user, the demographic information associated with the user, and the subjective feedback for the initial sleep session. The method also includes determining a recommended therapy for the user and one or more recommended parameters for the recommended therapy based at least in part on a comparison between the determined profile for the user and profiles associated with a plurality of other users.
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G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
69.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROTECT AGAINST INFECTIOUS DISEASE
An alert system usable to protect an individual from infectious disease is disclosed. The alert system can make use of one or more body-worn sensors to identify different entities within an environment, as well as their positional relationship (e.g., distance) to a reference location (e.g., the user and/or the alert system). The alert system can present alerts, such as through an augmented reality (AR) display, to identify potential risks and provide information to help minimize risk of infection. The AR display can identify risks with helpful and easy-to-interpret graphics or other overlays. Potential risks can include proximity to other individuals in an environment, contact with high-touch surfaces (e.g., fomites), insufficient cleaning (e.g., insufficient handwashing techniques), and others. The alert system can monitor the environment in real-time to assist the user in preventing transmission of pathogens to or from the user.
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A mask for use at an operating pressure substantially equal to atmospheric pressure includes a body with a three-dimensional shaped chamber that is configured to receive a user's mouth and nares and operate at the operating pressure. The mask also includes a nose seal portion that has an uppermost portion that contacts the user's nose along the user's sagittal plane and around at least a portion of the user's nares on an inferior side of the user's nose inferior to the user's nasal ridge. The mask also includes a positioning and stabilising structure to provide a force to hold the seal forming structure in position against the user. A portion of the positioning and stabilising structure directly contacts the user's face between the user's lip inferior and mental protuberance in use.
A method includes receiving data associated with a user during a sleep session. The received data is analyzed to determine, for a selected timeframe during the sleep session, whether the user is breathing through nostrils of the user. Based at least in part on a result of the analysis, a mask recommendation is communicated.
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
A system and method for providing a unique signature for proprietary data. The proprietary data may be transmitted to multiple trusted parties. Each of the trusted parties will have proprietary data with a unique signature to that trusted party. The signature allows a user to determine the source of the proprietary data breach via the signature.
The invention relates to a connection member configured to connect an air circuit to a patient interface to convey a flow of pressurised breathable gas. The connection member comprises: first and second tube portions configured to connect to a patient interface and air circuit respectively; an anti-asphyxia valve (AAV); and a vent for venting gas exhaled by the patient to the ambient air. The vent is formed between the first and second tube portions. The first tube portion may have a substantially straight first longitudinal central axis and the second tube portion may have a substantially straight second longitudinal central axis that is substantially straight, the first tube portion and the second tube portion being arranged with the first longitudinal central axis substantially parallel to the second longitudinal central axis. The AAV is located in a position on the connection member closer to the patient interface than the vent.
A patient interface includes a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face surrounding an entrance to the patient's airways. The seal -forming structure comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is constructed from a first material. The first section is configured to sealingly engage against a first region of the patient's face. The second section is constructed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second section is configured to sealingly engage against a second region of the patient's face. The second material is foam. The patient interface also includes a positioning and stabilising structure to provide a force to hold a seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on a patient's head.
Methods and systems determine health condition(s) from health data of a user of a respiratory system or operational conditions of a respiratory system. The health data or operational data are collected by processing device(s) local to the user. The method and system include analyzing the collected data to make an initial determination of potential health condition(s) associated with the user, or potential operational fault conditions of the respiratory system. In response to determining potential condition(s), a command is transmitted for receipt by a remote server. The command is to provide health assessment module(s) including instructions for analyzing the health data, or operational fault assessment modules including instructions for analyzing the operational data, to further assess the initially determined potential condition(s). Health assessment module(s) or operational fault assessment module(s) are received on the processing device(s), which are updated to store the assessment module(s) as executable instructions for analyzing the health data or the operational data to verify the initial determination.
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A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
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A PATIENT INTERFACE AND A POSITIONING AND STABILISING STRUCTURE
A patient interface comprises a plenum chamber and at least three plenum chamber inlet ports. A seal-forming structure is arranged to form a seal at least an entrance to the patient's nares and to maintain a therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber throughout the patient's respiratory cycle. The interface further comprises a positioning and stabilising structure comprising at least four straps, at least three of the straps defining a channel therein, wherein a conduit is provided within each channel. Each conduit comprises an interface connector for connecting the conduit to a respective one of the inlet ports and a connection port for connection, in use, to an air circuit, wherein the connection port is in fluid communication with each of the conduits. The plenum chamber is provided with at least one pressure measurement port. A positioning and stabilising structure is also disclosed.
A positioning and stabilising structure comprises a gas delivery tube to receive a flow of air from a connection port on top of the patient's head and to deliver the flow of air to the entrance of the patient's airways via the seal-forming structure. The gas delivery tube has a first portion, a second portion, and a variable length portion which is extendible and/or compressible. The positioning and stabilising structure further comprises an adjustment means which is attached or attachable to the first portion of the gas delivery tube and is attached or attachable to the second portion of the gas delivery tube. The connection between the adjustment means and the gas delivery tube can be varied to thereby adjust the length of the variable length portion and/or the length of the adjustment means is selectively adjustable to thereby adjust the length of the variable length portion.
A heat and moisture exchanger (HME) for engaging a patient's nose while retrofit into a plenum chamber of a patient interface. The HME includes a frame configured to couple to a ridge of the patient's nose, and a cradle coupled to the frame. The cradle is configured to be positioned proximate to the patient's nares. The HME also includes an HME material coupled to the cradle. The HME material is configured to retain moisture exhaled by the patient. Air is configured to pass through the HME material when entering and exiting the patient's nares. The HME engages and is secured to the patient's nose independently of any other structure.
A method for generating one or more custom messages for a user to aid in encouraging a behavioral response includes receiving physiological data associated with a user during a first time period, the first time period including at least one sleep session. The method further includes determining a first parameter associated with the user based on a first portion of the physiological data. The method further includes determining a second parameter associated with the user based on a second portion of the physiological data. The method further includes generating a custom message based on the determined first parameter and the determined second parameter to aid in encouraging a behavioral response, the custom message including information associated with the determined first parameter and information associated with the determined second parameter. The method further includes causing the custom message to be communicated to the user.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIORITIZING MESSAGES TO ENCOURAGE A BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE
A method includes receiving a first value for each of a plurality of parameters, each of the first values being associated with a user and a first day. The method also includes receiving a second value for each of the plurality of parameters, each of the second values being associated with the user and a second day that is subsequent to the first day. The method also includes determining, for each of the plurality of parameters, a trend indication. The method also includes determining a base weight value for each of the plurality of parameters and multiple pairs of the plurality of parameters. The method also includes causing a message to be communicated to the user that is based at least in part on the determined base weight values.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
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G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
81.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-COMPONENT HEALTH SCORING
Systems and methods for generating and presenting a multi-component health score are disclosed. The health score can be generated from a set of weighted component scores each associated with a particular component being evaluated. Each component score can be generated based on a combination of first physiological data collected during a sleep session, second physiological data collected during a duration adjacent a sleep session, and subjected feedback data associated with the sleep session. Dynamic adjustments of weightings and presentation in a format indicating the contribution of each component to the total health score can facilitate good habits and healthy practices.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
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An eye mask system for providing respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) for treatment of sleep disordered breathing, comprising: an eye mask configured to cover the user's eyes in use; one or more transducers configured to influence the user's sleep and/or detect characteristics of the user or the user's sleep. The eye mask system may comprise: a connection port to receive a pressurised flow of air or a flow generator; the eye mask system may comprise a plenum chamber, a seal-forming structure to form a seal with a region of the user's face and a vent to allow flow of gases exhaled by the user to ambient. The eye mask system may operate in a non-treatment mode in which RPT is not provided to the user, and a treatment mode in which RPT is provided to the user.
A61M 21/02 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia
A system and method includes (i) providing patient data stored in a data repository, (ii) applying a first patient identification algorithm to the patient data to identify an initial group of individuals associated with select physical and health characteristics, (iii) applying a second patient identification algorithm to the patient data associated with the initial group of individuals to identify a narrower subgroup associated with select behavioral characteristics, and (iv) generating patient identifiable information from the patient data to allow for notification. The identification of the initial group is based on a determined likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for individuals meeting or exceeding a first threshold criteria. The identification of the narrower group is based on a determined likelihood of long-term adherence to OSA treatment for individuals meeting or exceeding a second threshold criteria. The notification is of designated entities that one or more of the individuals in the narrower subgroup are preferred individuals for OSA.
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A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
The present technology relates to systems and/or methods for enabling a respiratory device to be configured when a clinician or healthcare professional is remote from the respiratory device. One form provides a method of configuring a respiratory device, the respiratory device comprising a processor configured to control operation of the respiratory device in accordance with a plurality of operating parameters. The method comprises determining a combination of settings for the device from an identifier sent to the device, the identifier corresponding to the combination of settings, and configuring the respiratory device accordingly. Another form provides a method of verifying the configuration of the respiratory device by outputting an identifier corresponding to the combination of settings for the device, and determining the settings from the identifier.
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G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
A patient interface is disclosed that includes: a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure; a seal-forming structure joined to the plenum chamber and comprising a nasal portion, an oral portion, and at least one hole configured to deliver a flow of air at said therapeutic pressure to at least the patient's nares in use, the seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to maintain said therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber throughout the patient's respiratory cycle in use; a vent comprising a plurality of holes configured to allow a continuous vent flow from an interior of the plenum chamber to ambient; a positioning and stabilising structure comprising at least one tie and being configured to hold the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on the patient's head in use; and a textile portion configured to contact the patient's face.
Detection of unintentional air leaks in a user interface (e.g., mask) of a respiratory therapy system (e.g., a positive air pressure device) is disclosed. One or more sensors (e.g., within a computing device, such as a smartphone) can be moved around relative to the user interface to determine a location and/or intensity of an air leak. The computing device can provide feedback regarding the location and/or intensity of the air leak to facilitate the user locating the air leak, and thus correcting the air leak. In some cases, augmented reality annotations can be overlaid on an image (e.g., live image) of the user wearing the user interface to identify the location of the air leak. The system can automatically detect the type of user interface being used and can provide tailored guidance for reducing the air leaks.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
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APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING AND STABILISING A PATIENT INTERFACE
A patient contacting member is disclosed. The patient contacting member may be configured to releasably engage a gas delivery tube which forms part of a positioning and stabilising structure for a patient interface. The patient contacting member may comprise an elongate sleeve portion which is engageable with the gas delivery tube and a strap configured to engage a back of a patient's head, in use. A system for positioning and stabilising a patient interface comprising a plurality of patient contacting members is also disclosed.
A method and system to manage a respiratory condition of a patient. An oxygen concentrator is configured to generate and deliver oxygen enriched air to the patient according to a selected dosage. The oxygen concentrator senses and collects physiological data of the patient and collects operational data during the generation and delivery of oxygen enriched air. The oxygen concentrator adjusts the dosage of oxygen enriched air based on the sensed physiological data. The oxygen concentrator transmits operational data and the physiological data to a health data analysis engine. The health data analysis engine collects the data transmitted by the oxygen concentrator. The health analysis engine detects a triggering event based on the collected data and determines an action to resolve the detected triggering event.
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
89.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SLEEP-RELATED PARAMETERS
A method includes receiving first data associated with a first sleep session of a user (601). The method also includes determining a first set of sleep-related parameters associated with the first sleep session of the user based at least in part on the first data (602). The method also includes receiving second data associated with a second sleep session of the user (605). The method also includes determining a second set of sleep-related parameters associated with the second sleep session of the user based at least in part on the second data (606). The method also includes causing one or more indications associated with the variable condition and the first sleep session, the second sleep session, or both to be communicated to the user (604, 609).
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
90.
ACOUSTIC DETECTION AND/OR ANALYSIS IN RESPIRATORY TREATMENT APPARATUS
An apparatus for treatment of a respiratory condition, the apparatus comprising: a pressure generator configured to generate a flow of breathable gas; an intermediate component pneumatically connected to an air delivery tube, the intermediate component comprising a port configured to facilitate propagation of sound outside of the intermediate component; a sensor attached externally to the intermediate component and located adjacent to the port of the intermediate component, the sensor configured to sense sound propagated through the air delivery tube; and a controller. The controller can be configured to: receive a sound signal generated by the sensor as a result of sensing sound during operation of the apparatus, analyse the received sound signal, and effect a response based at least in part on the analysing.
A patient interface including a seal-forming structure with an elastomeric membrane that has at least one hole such that the flow of air at a therapeutic pressure is delivered to at least an entrance to the patient's nares and/or an entrance to the patient's mouth. The seal-forming structure is constructed and arranged to maintain the therapeutic pressure in a cavity of a plenum chamber throughout the patient's respiratory cycle, in use. The elastomeric membrane includes a first portion that is held in a relaxed state and a second portion that is held in a taut state. The elastomeric membrane is molded to include a three-dimensional shape that has multiple curvatures. The at least one hole includes an arch on a lateral side of the at least one hole, and is in a relaxed state before use. The arch is configured to move to a substantially taut state during use.
A head-mounted display system includes a head-mounted display unit having a display, a battery pack for powering the head-mounted display system, and a positioning and stabilising structure configured to hold the head-mounted display unit anterior to a user's eyes such that the display is viewable by the user in use and configured to hold the battery pack posterior to the user's head in use. In an embodiment, the positioning and stabilizing structure includes a posterior support portion configured to engage a posterior portion of a user's head, the posterior support portion having a parietal strap portion configured to overlie the parietal bones of the user's head in use and an occipital strap portion configured to overlie or lie below an occipital bone of the user's head in use. The positioning and stabilizing structure further includes a pair of lateral strap portions configured to connect between the posterior support portion and the head-mounted display unit, each configured to be located on a respective lateral side of the user's head in use.
A head-mounted display system includes a head-mounted display unit and a positioning and stabilising structure structured and arranged to hold the head-mounted display unit in an operational position over a user's face in use. The positioning and stabilising structure includes a rear support structure adapted to contact posterior regions of a user's head and at least one connector structured and arranged to interconnect the rear support structure to the head-mounted display unit. The rear support structure is in the form of a hoop comprising an occipital portion configured and arranged engage the user's head along a portion of the occipital bone adjacent a junction where the neck muscles attach to the occipital bone in use.
A head-mounted display system includes a positioning and stabilising structure structured and arranged to hold a display unit in an operational position over a user's face in use and an interfacing structure for the display unit constructed and arranged to be in opposing relation with the user's face. The interfacing structure comprises a substantially continuous face engaging surface adapted to contact the user's face around a periphery of the user's eyes. The interfacing structure comprises silicone. The interfacing structure is configured and arranged such that force applied to the user's face is distributed around the periphery thereof. The interfacing structure comprises a first compliance at a first region and a second compliance at a second region, wherein the first region and the second region are configured around the periphery of the interfacing structure to allow selective distribution of the force onto the user's face.
Systems and methods for managing the power consumption of an oxygen concentrator are disclosed. An oxygen concentration system may comprise a compression system, a canister system, one or more processors, and at least one of a pressure sensor or a movement sensor. The one or more processors may be configured to transition the oxygen concentration system to at least one of a prescribed mode of operation or a standby mode of operation. The timing of the transition may be based on at least one of a number of breaths detected from the pressure signals generated by the pressure sensor or an estimated energy content of the movement signal generated by the movement sensor. A predetermined volume or concentration of oxygen enriched air may be supplied to a user during the prescribed mode of operation. A reduced power may be provided to the compression system during the standby mode of operation.
A patient interface includes a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure, and a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to seal with a region of a patient's face surrounding an entrance to a patient's airways. The seal-forming structure is constructed and arranged to maintain the therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber throughout a patient's respiratory cycle in use. The patient interface also includes a positioning and stabilizing structure configured to hold the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on a patient's head. The positioning and stabilizing structure includes a rear strap arranged to contact an occiput of the patient's head. The rear strap is constructed from a first material is arranged to contact a temporal region of the patient's head, and a second material arranged to contact the occiput of the patient's head. The second material is silicone.
A method includes receiving respiration data associated with respiration of a user from a respiration monitoring device that is positioned inside the user adjacent to a thoracic cavity of the user. The method also includes determining, based at least in part on the respiration data associated with respiration of the user, a respiration signal for the user. The method also includes determining, based at least in part on the respiration signal, a predicted start time for a future inhalation of the user. The method also includes causing a stimulation device to provide electrical stimulation to one or more branches of a nerve of the user at the predicted start time, the stimulation device being positioned inside the user adjacent to a tongue of the user and being physically separated from the respiration monitoring device.
A patient interface comprising a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure, a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to maintain said therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber, a positioning and stabilising structure to provide a force to hold a seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on a patient's head. The positioning and stabilising structure comprising at least one arm configured to be positioned adjacent to a cheek of the patient, and a strap removably received around the arm and configured to contact a posterior region of the patient's head. The strap comprising a first coupling having a mechanical connector that is configured to engage the arm and limit movement of the arm into and out of the cavity, a second coupling spaced apart from an outer surface of the first coupling, and a sleeve being folded over the second coupling and positioned between the first and second couplings.
A patient interface includes a seal-forming structure, a shell, and an AAV. The shell and the seal-forming structure form at least a portion of a plenum chamber pressurizable to a therapeutic pressure. The shell includes a first port into the plenum chamber, the first port configured to allow air to flow between the plenum chamber and ambient. The shell includes a passageway including a second port into the plenum chamber, the passageway configured to communicate with a flow of air at positive pressure. The AAV is provided to the shell and configured to regulate flow through the first port and the second port to (1) provide a flow path for pressurized air when pressure in the plenum chamber is above a predetermined magnitude and (2) provide a breathable flow path when pressure in the plenum chamber is below the predetermined magnitude or not delivered.
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