Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Systems and methods for coaching inhaler use via synchronizing patient and respiratory cycle behaviors
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Application No.: US18373558Application Date: 2023-09-27
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Publication No.: US11951246B1Publication Date: 2024-04-09
- Inventor: Peter Kahn
- Applicant: Yale University
- Applicant Address: US CT New Haven
- Assignee: Yale University
- Current Assignee: Yale University
- Current Assignee Address: US CT New Haven
- Agency: Murtha Cullina LLP
- Agent Anthony P. Gangemi
- Main IPC: A61M15/00
- IPC: A61M15/00 ; A99Z99/00 ; G16H20/13 ; G16H40/63

Abstract:
A method of coaching a patient to use an inhaler for medication delivery is provided. The method includes obtaining, via a sensor, respiratory behavior data of the patient; receiving, at a computing device, the respiratory behavior data; performing a respiratory pattern analysis algorithm on the respiratory behavior data to determine a desired interval of inhaler actuation for medication delivery; communicating a cue signal to actuate the inhaler to achieve the desired interval; obtaining, via the sensor, inhaler actuation data based on the actuation of the inhaler; receiving, at the computing device, the inhaler actuation data; performing an actuation analysis algorithm on the inhaler actuation data to assess the efficacy of the actuation; and adjusting the cue signal to actuate the inhaler to improve the efficacy of a future actuation.
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