METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT A SIGNAL-PROCESSING VIEWING OF A MEASUREMENT SIGNAL THAT IS CORRELATED TO THE RESPIRATORY ACTIVITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL

The invention relates to a method and device for carrying out a signal-processing viewing of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory activity of an individual, for example, of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory gas. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions with which an improved electronic analysis of the signals that are representative with regard to respiratory activity can be achieved. To this end, the invention provides that viewing results are obtained within the scope of a signal-processing viewing of said measurement signal and make a differentiation between obstructive and central respiratory disorders possible. The viewing results are determined, in particular, while taking into account changes of selected breathing characteristics such as, for example, the change in the ratio of inhalation time to exhalation time. 1. A method of carrying out signal-processing consideration of a measurement signal related to the respiration activity of a person , in particular for matching pressure regulation in the administration of a breathable gas at a pressure level which at least in phase-wise manner is above the ambient pressure , wherein the context of signal-processing consideration of the measurement signal indicative of the respiratory gas flow evaluation results are generated , which permit differentiation between obstructive and central breathing disorders.228-. (canceled) The invention concerns a method of and an apparatus for carrying out signal-processing consideration of a measurement signal related to respiration activity, for example the respiratory gas flow, in particular for matching pressure regulation in the administration of a breathable gas at a pressure level which at least in phase-wise manner is above the ambient pressure, and generally for the diagnosis and/or therapy of sleep-related breathing disorders.To treat sleep-related breathing disorders it is known to supply a patient with a ...

COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

A compressed air supply assembly for operating a pneumatic assembly includes a compressed air supply; a compressed air connection to the pneumatic assembly; a purge connection to the environment; a pneumatic main line between the compressed air supply and the compressed air connection comprising an air dryer; a purge line between the compressed air connection and the purge connection; and a solenoid valve arrangement with a control valve to control a purge valve. The control valve is connected to a control valve connection in a pneumatic control line connected to a pressure control connection of the purge valve; and the purge valve is connected to a purge valve connection in the purge line. A pressure-maintaining device is connected to the pneumatic control line and maintains control pressure at the pressure control connection when the purge valve connection is open, independently of pressure in the purge line and/or the main line. 1. A compressed air supply assembly for operating a pneumatic assembly , the compressed air supply assembly comprising:a compressed air supply;a compressed air connection to the pneumatic assembly;a purge connection to the environment;a pneumatic main line between the compressed air supply and the compressed air connection, the pneumatic main line including an air dryer;a purge line between the compressed air connection and the purge connection;a solenoid valve arrangement including a 2/2 way control valve to control a purge valve, the 2/2 way control valve being connected to a control valve connection in a pneumatic control line connected to a pressure control connection of the purge valve, and the purge valve being connected to a purge valve connection in the purge line; anda pressure-maintaining pneumatic device connected to the pneumatic control line, the pressure-maintaining pneumatic device being adapted to maintain control pressure at the pressure control connection independently of pressure in at least one of the purge line and ...

COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

The invention relates to a compressed air supply system () for operating a pneumatic system (), in particular a pneumatic suspension of a vehicle, comprising: a compressed air supply (); a first pneumatic connection between the compressed air supply () and the pneumatic system (), comprising an air desiccator (), throttle means () and at least one controllable separation valve (IV, ); a second pneumatic connection which is pneumatically connected to the first pneumatic connection and to a ventilation connection () for connecting to the surroundings and which has at least one controllable ventilation valve (). According to the invention, said at least one controllable separation valve () and the throttle means () are aligned in the first pneumatic connection in such a manner that the at least one controllable separation valve () can be switched in an open state, into the flow through mode, and in the closed state, into a separation mode. In the closed state, the first pneumatic connection is completely closed in both directions and said at least one controllable separation valve () can be switched, in the flow through mode, between a first control state, associated with a closed state, and a second control state which is associated with an open state. 1112122232425304190901902. A compressed air supply installation ( , , , , , , , ) for operating a pneumatic installation ( , , ) , in particular an air spring installation on a vehicle , having:{'b': '1', 'a compressed air feed (),'}{'b': 60', '1', '90', '901', '902', '61', '62', '63', '63', '63', '63', '63', '163, 'sup': 'IV', 'a main pneumatic line () between the compressed air feed () and the pneumatic installation (, , ), which has an air drier (), a restricting means () and at least one controllable isolating valve (, ′, ″, ′″, , ),'}{'b': 70', '60', '3', '73', '73', '73', '73', '73', '173, 'sup': 'IV', 'a vent line (), which is connected pneumatically to the main pneumatic line () and to a vent port () leading to ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING A RESPIRATORY GAS

An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus configured to supply a respiratory gas to a patient , comprising:a signal input device configured to receive signals indicative of the patient's instantaneous breathing activity and physiological state;an extraction device configured to dynamically generate data field entries in accordance with predetermined signal analysis procedures;a respiration phase coordinating device configured to determine a respiration phase based on signals from the signal input device and at least one set of data field entries indicative of the patient's physiological state; anda pressure signal generator configured to generate a pressure control signal based on data from the extraction device and the respiration phase coordinating device.22. An apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the respiration phase coordinating device is configured to determine the respiration phase based on a threshold determined from the at least one set of data field entries.23. An apparatus according to claim 22 , wherein the threshold increases and decreases over time.24. An apparatus according to claim 23 , wherein the threshold changes upon a detected change in the respiration phase.25. An apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein the threshold alternatingly decreases ...

APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING RESPIRATORY GAS AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE APPARATUS

An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas includes a conveyor device for conveying the respiratory gas, a conduit for feeding the respiratory gas conveyed by the conveyor device to a person, and a humidification device for humidifying the respiratory gas. A sensor device is configured to generate a signal indicative of the respiratory gas humidity and a control device is configured to control the humidification device with regard to the signal which is generated by the sensor device. A method of supplying a respiratory gas to a patient, in which the respiratory gas is introduced by means of a conveyor device into the conduit leading to the patient and is humidified, includes operating the conveyor device so that a respiratory gas pressure which is above ambient pressure is provided in the conduit, and adjusting the humidity on the basis of signals indicative of the relative and/or absolute humidity of the respiratory gas generated by the sensor device. 1. An apparatus configured to deliver a flow of breathable gas at a continuously positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to an entrance of a patient's airways including at least an entrance of the patient's nares throughout the patient's respiratory cycle while the patient is sleeping to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing , the apparatus comprising:a blower configured to positively pressurize the breathable gas to a predetermined level;a humidifier configured to humidify the breathable gas; anda controller configured to (1) distinguish between the patient's expiration breathing phase and the patient's inspiratory breathing phase based on at least one breathable gas control parameter evaluated during the patient's expiration breathing phase and the patient's inspiratory breathing phase and (2) regulate humidity of the breathable gas based on at least one measured inspiratory value associated with the at least one breathable gas control parameter, the at least one measured inspiratory value ...

CHARGING STATION AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A CHARGING STATION

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a charging station for electric vehicles with a ground foundation and a column arranged above the ground foundation and accommodating charging electronics. The ground foundation and the column are formed in one piece. The column includes an opening which runs transversely to the longitudinal axis of the column and extends into the interior of the column. The opening is arranged for accommodating a charging electronics, in particular the opening is arranged as receptacle for the charging electronics and comprises locking means for the charging electronics. 1. A charging station for electric vehicles , comprising:a ground foundation; anda column arranged above the ground foundation;wherein the ground foundation and the column are formed in one piece within a single assembly;wherein the column comprises an opening which runs transversely to the longitudinal axis of the column and extends into the interior of the column, the opening being arranged for accommodating a charging electronics; andwherein the opening is arranged as receptacle for the charging electronics and comprises locking means for the charging electronics.2. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein a mains connection fuse is arranged in the column.3. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is a through-opening.4. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is formed to accommodate a mains connection fuse and/or a house connection box.5. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein the opening penetrates two outer walls of the column.6. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein connection contacts for the charging electronics are formed in the opening.7. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein unlocking means are provided in the opening claim 1 , in such a way that an electrical connection between the mains connection fuse and the charging electronics is only unlocked by the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT A SIGNAL-PROCESSING VIEWING OF A MEASUREMENT SIGNAL THAT IS CORRELATED TO THE RESPIRATORY ACTIVITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL

The invention relates to a method and device for carrying out a signal-processing viewing of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory activity of an individual, for example, of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory gas. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions with which an improved electronic analysis of the signals that are representative with regard to respiratory activity can be achieved. To this end, the invention provides that viewing results are obtained within the scope of a signal-processing viewing of said measurement signal and make a differentiation between obstructive and central respiratory disorders possible. The viewing results are determined, in particular, while taking into account changes of selected breathing characteristics such as, for example, the change in the ratio of inhalation time to exhalation time. 128-. (canceled)29. A method of controlling the pressure provided to a patient by a pressure regulating device , the method comprising:providing a supply of respiratory gas at a first pressure level above the ambient pressure level;measuring a signal indicative of respiratory activity;determining an inspiration phase and an expiration phase of each breath from the signal;detecting an inspiration time and an expiration time of each breath for successive breaths;detecting a variation in the duration of the inspiration time with respect to the expiration time;determining the presence of obstruction of the upper respiratory tract based on the variation of the duration of inspiration time; andadjusting the first pressure level based on the determined presence of obstruction.30. The method according to claim 29 , further comprising determining a ratio of the inspiration time to the expiration time for each said breaths and detecting a variation in the ratio to determine the presence of obstruction of the upper respiratory tract.31. The method according to claim 29 , wherein the first pressure level ...

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