Microwave stethoscope for measuring cardio-pulmonary vital signs and lung water content

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14261884

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A microwave stethoscope measurement method and sensor design employ a microwave transmission sensor and a microwave reception sensor placed on a patient's chest in spaced-apart side-by-side configuration for monitoring patient vital signs, lung water content and other critical measurements. The side-by-side sensors are spaced apart a separation distance of about 1-3 cm in lateral chest orientation. The sensors may be formed with a textile fabric for wearer comfort and to improve contact with the patient's skin. The microwave sensor measurements are digitally processed using a modified short time Fourier Transform (STFT) spectrum windowed-averaged algorithm. Output data extracted from the microwave sensor measurements may be transmitted wirelessly to a mobile device such as a smartphone for remote monitoring of the patient's medical condition.

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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII2425 CAMPUS ROAD SINCLAIR 10 HONOLULU HI 96822

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Bibb, Darcy Alan Honolulu, US 1 8
Celik, Nuri Honolulu, US 11 101
Gagarin, Ruthsenne Pearl City, US 1 8
Huang, Gui Chao Honolulu, US 1 8
Iskander, Magdy F Honolulu, US 11 761

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