IPC Subgroup
A61B 5/349 Detecting specific parameters of the electrocardiograph cycle
Introduced: January 2021
Full Title
Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons > Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof > Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods > Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG] > Analysis of electrocardiograms > Detecting specific parameters of the electrocardiograph cycle
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
11 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61B 5/35 by template matching
- A61B 5/352 Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus; Estimating R-R interval
- A61B 5/353 Detecting P-waves
- A61B 5/355 Detecting T-waves
- A61B 5/357 Detecting U-waves
- A61B 5/358 Detecting ST segments
- A61B 5/36 Detecting PQ interval, PR interval or QT interval
- A61B 5/361 Detecting fibrillation
- A61B 5/363 Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia
- A61B 5/364 Detecting abnormal ECG interval, e.g. extrasystoles or ectopic heartbeats
- A61B 5/366 Detecting abnormal QRS complex, e.g. widening
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 18,523
- NOVARTIS CH 14,253
- COVIDIEN US 13,953
- ROCHE CH 12,005
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,955
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 11,692
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 11,596
- L'OREAL FR 11,593
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 11,297
- OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,594