PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE (PER) SYSTEM

A system includes one or more sensors to detect activities of a mobile object; and a processor coupled to the sensor and the wireless transceiver to classify sequences of motions into groups of similar postures each represented by a model and to apply the models to identify an activity of the object.

Personal emergency response (PER) system

MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network -characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted-Temperature signals

DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION 

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Measuring temperature of body parts ; ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue;  

FOOTWEAR

Footwear characterised by the shape or the use-with electrical or electronic arrangements-with transmitting devices, e.g. GSM or Wi-Fi®

CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR

ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE

Network topologies-Self-organising networks, e.g. ad-hoc networks or sensor networks

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS 

Footwear characterised by the shape or the use-with electrical or electronic arrangements-with sensors, e.g. for detecting contact or position-Global positioning system [GPS] sensors

Instruments for auscultation-Stethoscopes-Electric stethoscopes

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof-Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods-Electromyography [EMG]-Details of stimulation, e.g. nerve stimulation to elicit EMG response

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface-Sensor mounted on worn items-Wristwatch-type devices

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface-Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part -Hand-Finger

Footwear characterised by the shape or the use-with electrical or electronic arrangements-with power sources-where power is generated by conversion of mechanical movement to electricity, e.g. by piezoelectric means

Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves-Diagnostic techniques -involving Doppler signals

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS

ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance-relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof-Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods-Electroencephalography [EEG]-Recording apparatus or displays specially adapted therefor

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network -characterised by features of the telemetry system-Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof-Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods-Electroencephalography [EEG]

Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves-Details of data transmission or power supply-involving data transmission via a network

Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges-Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers -Centralised arrangements for answering calls; Centralised arrangements for recording messages for absent or busy subscribers ; ; ; Centralised arrangements for recording messages-Centralised call answering arrangements requiring operator intervention ; , e.g. call or contact centers for telemarketing-for emergency applications

TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION 

SIGNALLING

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons

SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS

Details of sensors; Constructional details of sensor housings or probes; Accessories for sensors-Details of sensors specially adapted for in-vivo measurements-Inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers, gyroscopes, tilt switches

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof-Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods-Electromyography [EMG]

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network -characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted-Medical image data 

Instruments for auscultation-Stethoscopes-Electric stethoscopes-Detection of Korotkoff sounds 

Details of telephonic subscriber devices-including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion

Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves-Clinical applications -for diagnosis of the brain

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -Sensor means for detecting-worn on the body to detect changes of posture, e.g. a fall, inclination, acceleration, gait

ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices-for the operation of medical equipment or devices-for remote operation

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -Sensor means for detecting-worn on the body to detect health condition by physiological monitoring, e.g. electrocardiogram, temperature, breathing 

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface-Sensor mounted on worn items-Garments; Clothes-Footwear

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, ; colour,;  size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes -Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb -Determining posture transitions-Fall detection

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface-Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part -Arm or wrist

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves -Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, ; colour,;  size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes -Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb -Determining posture transitions

Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-mounted on external non-worn devices, e.g. non-medical devices-Furniture

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -Sensor means for detecting-Sensor dual technology, i.e. two or more technologies collaborate to extract unsafe condition, e.g. video tracking and RFID tracking

Instruments for auscultation

ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface-Sensor mounted on worn items-Head-worn items, e.g. helmets, masks, headphones or goggles

Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems-characterised by the transmission medium-Personal emergency signalling and security systems 

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -Sensor means for detecting-Arrangements monitoring consumption of a utility or use of an appliance which consumes a utility to detect unsafe condition, e.g. metering of water, gas or electricity, use of taps, toilet flush, gas stove or electric kettle

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient-specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface-Sensor mounted on worn items-Garments; Clothes-Gloves

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -Sensor means for detecting-integrated or attached to an item closely associated with the person but not worn by the person, e.g. chair, walking stick, bed sensor

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network -characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted-ECG or EEG signals

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof-Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods-Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG]

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -Sensor means for detecting-Cameras to detect unsafe condition, e.g. video cameras

Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network -characterised by features of the telemetry system-Monitoring the patient using a local or closed circuit, e.g. in a room or building 

Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for-Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons-responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons -based on behaviour analysis-detecting deviation from an expected pattern of behaviour or schedule

ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics-for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow-Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition-Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow-Measuring blood flow -using optical means, e.g. infrared light

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Signal processing specially adapted for physiological signals or for diagnostic purposes -Details of waveform analysis -Classification of physiological signals or data, e.g. using neural networks, statistical classifiers, expert systems or fuzzy systems 

Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves-Measuring blood flow

ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance-relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients-delivered from dispensers

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-using light, e.g. diagnosis by transillumination, diascopy, fluorescence -Devices for viewing the surface of the body, e.g. camera, magnifying lens

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, ; colour,;  size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes -Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb -Determining activity level

Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons-Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, ; colour,;  size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes -Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb -Global tracking of patients, e.g. by using GPS

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