Abstract: A system for analysis of the upper airway has at least two sensors are provided along a flow path leading to the mouth and/or nose of a user. A relation is derived between the two sensor signals, and this is interpreted to detect at least the presence of upper airway obstructions, and preferably also the location and/or extent of such obstructions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 13, 2019
Assignee:
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
Inventors:
Ronaldus Maria Aarts, Joachim Kahlert, Michel Paul Barbara Van Bruggen, Okke Ouweltjes