Abstract: The disclosures is directed to cough detectors, methods and kits. Cough detectors can include, for example, a housing adaptable to engage an abdomen or thorax of a mammal; a first sensor comprising an AGM sensor positioned within the housing; a processor in communication with the AGM sensor wherein the processor is capable of receiving a signal from the AGM sensor and analyzing the signal to determine whether the signal is characterizable as a cough; and a power source.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 2, 2013
Publication date:
September 4, 2014
Applicant:
ISONEA LIMITED
Inventors:
Johnny Yat Ming CHAN, Stephen Anthony TUNNELL, Joshua Aaron Lawrence JACOBS
Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an asthma inhaler treatment regimen. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the asthma medication regimen.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
August 19, 2014
Assignee:
iSonea Limited
Inventors:
Stephen A. Tunnell, Johnny Yat Ming Chan, Joshua Aaron Lawrence Jacobs, Edward Anthony Zamora, Louis Castillo
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to devices, systems, kits and methods for managing respiratory episodes and providing dynamic respiratory predictions of the likelihood of occurrence of a respiratory episode prior to potential onset of respiratory episodes based on physiological data, environmental data and patient data for other patients in the system.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 14, 2014
Publication date:
August 14, 2014
Applicant:
iSonea Limited
Inventors:
Johnny Yat Ming CHAN, Stephen Anthony TUNNELL, Michael Joseph THOMAS
Abstract: A device for detecting and counting coughing events is provided. In one embodiment a sensor for sensing and transducing low frequency and high frequency mechanical vibrations, sends signals to a coincidence detector that determines if high and low signals coincide. In another embodiment, ultrasonic energy is introduced to the trachea and if Doppler shift in frequency is detected, association is made to a coughing event. In another embodiment a change in the impedance of the neck is considered associated with coughing event if correlated over time with a specific mechanical frequency sensed.
Abstract: A device for detecting and counting coughing events is provided. In one embodiment a sensor for sensing and transducing low frequency and high frequency mechanical vibrations, sends signals to a coincidence detector that determines if high and low signals coincide. In another embodiment, ultrasonic energy is introduced to the trachea and if Doppler shift in frequency is detected, association is made to a coughing event. In another embodiment a change in the impedance of the neck is considered associated with coughing event if correlated over time with a specific mechanical frequency sensed.