Motivational spirometry system and method

Details Motivational spirometry system and method Motivational spirometry system and method

2005-03-14

2009-12-01

Mallari, Patricia C (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Respiratory

C600S529000, C482S013000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07625345

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for motivating a user of a spirometry system20having a display screen12, an air-tube22, a flow measurement sensor24operatively associated with the air-tube22, a display screen26, and an associated processor30. A motivational animation is displayed on the display screen12having a first aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined peak flow rate to a goal value therefor and having a second aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined total flow volume to a goal value therefor. The processor30repeatedly updates the motivational animation during the period of use of the spirometer to reflect the degree of achievement of both of the goal values by the user.

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