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Patent No.:

US 6492634 B1

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Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2002

Filed:

May. 02, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:

Kevin S. Marchitto, Mt. Eliza, AU;

Stephen T. Flock, Mt. Eliza, AU;

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01J 3/50 ; H01J 5/16 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01J 3/50 ; H01J 5/16 ;
Abstract

The present invention provides devices and/or methods of monitoring extremely small movements associated with infant breathing and heart rate, therefore monitoring sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Provided is a system for monitoring movement of an infant, comprising: a light source which produces radiant energy; an optical device; and an imaging device. Further provided is a method of monitoring movement of an infant, comprising the steps of: producing radiant energy by a light source; coupling said radiant energy into an optical device so as to create a matrix of images; projecting said images into a field of interest; and detecting movement of said infant using an imaging device.


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Marchitto, Kevin. (2002). Optical monitor for sudden infant death syndrome (U.S. Patent No. 6492634). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/6492634

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