Microphone for remote health sensing

摘要

A health sensing device is described for placement on a user. The device may include a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor is configured to sense one or more factors relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence. The filter is configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine if the indicator has been detected. The transmitter is arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The sensor can include one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMS devices. A method of monitoring a user for a health related condition is also described.

主权项

1. A method for a health sensing device to monitor a user for a health related condition, comprising:
sensing with a microphone sound associated with the user snoring to generate a sensor signal; analyzing the sensor signal to determine if the sound associated with the user snoring reflects the presence of an indicator of the health related condition; and initiating a transmission responsive to the analysis of the sensor signal.