US 11,375,976 B2 · Wireless stethoscope for transmitting, recording, storing and diagnostic capabilities including an earpiece

Abstract

A wireless stethoscope provides a method of listening, recording and diagnosis of heart, lung, abdominal, vascular and other visceral organs sounds in place of a standard stethoscope. Simultaneous transfer of data occurs from the wireless stethoscope to an earpiece and a computing device, or an electronic medical records system, for recording, transmitting and analyzing information obtained from physical examination to provide a provisional diagnosis. A digital membrane portion has the capability to transmit sounds and subtle vibrations. The device measures acoustic transmissions that may include airborne transmission, impact transmission and flanking transmission. The device is capable of transmitting sound directly through an earbud port or to provide analog data for digital conversion and transmission of digital information. Further, the device includes sound wave control and noise reduction. The device can be switched from a bell to a membrane mode.

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Dependent claims

A wireless stethoscope, comprising:

a membrane that includes a plurality of sensors configured to collect data;
a circuit board;
an electrode connected to the circuit board;
a first plate;
a second plate attached to the circuit board;
a ring isolation layer between the membrane and the first plate;
an isolation ring between the second plate and the circuit board, wherein
the electrode is embedded within the isolation ring, and
each of the isolation ring, the second plate, and the circuit board is along a same axis;
a port on the wireless stethoscope, wherein the port is configured to connect an external earphone device;
a switch button on the wireless stethoscope;
and
a battery attached to the circuit board, wherein the circuit board is configured to:
determine that the wireless stethoscope is positioned adjacent to an organ of intent;
switch between a bell mode and a membrane mode based on a user operation on the switch button;
and
record the data based on:
the determination that the wireless stethoscope is positioned adjacent to an organ, and
switch to one of the bell mode or the membrane mode.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Wireless stethoscope for transmitting, recording, storing and diagnostic capabilities including an earpiece

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Wireless stethoscope for transmitting, recording, storing and diagnostic capabilities including an earpiece

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Abstract

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