Ultra wideband (UWB) baby monitors for detection of infant cardiopulmonary distress

Abstract

Ultra wideband patient monitoring systems, and particularly baby monitoring systems, adapted to prevent reflective loss between the antenna and the patient's body. The devices, systems and methods described herein may be used to efficiently couple UWB energy to a patient for patient monitoring. In particular, described herein are impedance transformer pads, mats and the like, upon which a patient may comfortably lie while being monitored via one or more UWB sensors (e.g., antenna); the impedance transformer pads help match the impedance and prevent reflective loss of UWB energy. Also described herein are bassinets, including NICU bassinets and baby monitors.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 196,139, filed Aug. 2, 2011, titled “Ultra Wideband (UWB) Baby Monitors For Detection Of Infant Cardiopulmonary Distress,” Publication No. US-2012-0059268-A1, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 369,843, titled “Non-Contact Baby Monitor for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit With Application to Home Monitoring for Detection of Cardiopulmonary Distress” filed on Aug. 2, 2010, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE[0002]All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.FIELD[0003]Described herein are non-contact baby monitors for monitoring an infant. In...

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Benefits of technology

This solution provides reliable, low-energy, and non-contact monitoring, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of cardiopulmonary distress detection in infants, minimizing skin contact and stress, while maintaining comfort and safety.

Problems solved by technology

Impedance transformer regions may include multiple layers (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.); virtually any number of layers may be included, however, this may increase the cost and complexity of the devices.

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