Sleep detection using an adjustable threshold

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8535222
APP PUB NO 20070161873A1
SERIAL NO

11717561

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Devices and methods for sleep detection involve the use of an adjustable threshold for detecting sleep onset and termination. A method for detecting sleep includes adjusting a sleep threshold associated with a first sleep-related signal using a second sleep-related signal. The first sleep-related signal is compared to the adjusted threshold and sleep is detected based on the comparison. The sleep-related signals may be derived from implantable or external sensors. Additional sleep-related signals may be used to confirm the sleep condition. A sleep detector device implementing a sleep detection method may be a component of an implantable pulse generator such as a pacemaker or defibrillator.

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  • CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Daum, Douglas R Oakdale, US 56 3286
Hajenga, Zoe Minneapolis, US 3 328
Hatlestad, John D Maplewood, US 119 5648
Lee, Kent Fridley, US 146 10430
Ni, Quan Saint Paul, US 154 9855
Stahmann, Jeff E Ramsey, US 5 612

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