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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2012
Eric G. Lovett, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Robert J. Sweeney, Woodbury, MN (US);
Bruce H. Kenknight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Eric G. Lovett, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Robert J. Sweeney, Woodbury, MN (US);
Bruce H. KenKnight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for sleep state classification involve detecting conditions related to sleep, including at least one condition associated with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Additionally, a condition modulated by the sleep-wake status of the patient may be detected. A medical system that is partially or fully implantable incorporates sensors and circuitry for detecting and processing the sleep-related signals. A sleep state processor classifies the patient's sleep state based on the sleep-related signals. Sleep state classification may be used in connection with the delivery of sleep state appropriate therapy, diagnostic testing, or patient monitoring.