US Patent No: 6,980,679
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Method and system for monitoring breathing activity of a subject
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Dec 27, 2005
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Nov 25, 2002
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10/305,416
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Abstract
A method and system for monitoring breathing movement of an infant is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of breathing movements is disclosed. Another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to detect and report irregularity of breathing activity of an infant, such as cessation and non-periodicity, which suggests a likelihood of SIDS.
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