Breath detection system
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Apr 3, 2008
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Sep 29, 2006
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Sep 29, 2006
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A breath detection system includes a conduit for gas delivery, e.g. oxygen. A pressure transducer is configured to: monitor a static gas pressure responsive to inhalation and exhalation, at a predetermined location of the conduit interior; and output a pressure signal related to the static gas pressure. A differentiator outputs a pressure change rate signal including a voltage level related to a time differential of the pressure signal. A comparator outputs a comparator signal including a comparator output voltage level related to a difference between the voltage level included in the pressure change rate signal and a detection threshold, where a predetermined comparator output voltage level range is indicative of the beginning of inhalation. A gas-providing apparatus provides a Mask signal feedback to temporarily reduce system sensitivity and also delivers a predetermined amount of the gas to the conduit in response to the comparator signal indicating that the voltage level is within the predetermined comparator output voltage level range.
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