Method and apparatus for breathing assistance
AssigneeNovaResp Technologies Inc.
InventorHamed Hanafialamdari
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Abstract
Various embodiments are described herein for devices, methods and systems for a breathing assistance device controller for controlling the operation of a breathing assistance device that provides breathing assistance to a user. The controller may include sensors for measuring airflow parameters of the airflow and generating measured signals; and a processor that is electronically coupled to the sensors to receive the measured signals and to generate a control signal based on the measured signals and at least one characteristic of the user's respiratory system to adjust the operation of the breathing assistance device during use.
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A system for providing breathing assistance to a user, wherein the system comprises:
- a breathing assistance device that generates an airflow comprising at least one pressure impulse or a continuous pressure flow rate;
- an entry element that is coupled to the breathing assistance device and is worn by the user to provide the airflow to the user during use;
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- a breathing assistance device controller that is coupled to the breathing assistance device to adjust the operation of the breathing assistance device during use via a control signal that is generated based on a comfort level index that is determined for the user and is related to their respiratory health status, the comfort level index being based on a phase difference between certain airflow and respiratory system parameters of the user.
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A breathing assistance device controller for controlling the operation of a breathing assistance device that provides breathing assistance to a user, wherein the controller comprises:
- sensors for measuring airflow parameters of the airflow and generating measured signals;
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- a processor that is electronically coupled to the sensors to receive the measured signals and to generate a control signal based on a comfort level index that is determined for the user and is related to their respiratory health status, the comfort level index being based on a phase difference between the measured signals and at least one characteristic of the user's respiratory system to adjust the operation of the breathing assistance device during use.
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A method of for adjusting an airflow provided by a breathing assistance device to a user, wherein the method comprises:
- measuring airflow parameters of the airflow and generating measured signals;
- operating a processor that is electronically coupled to the sensors to receive the measured signals and to generate a control signal based on a comfort level index that is determined for the user and is related to their respiratory health status, the comfort level index being based on a phase difference between the measured signals and at least one characteristic of the user's respiratory system;
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- sending the control signal to the breathing assistance device to adjust the operation of the breathing assistance device during use.
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