Patent Issued for Methods for automatic cough detection and uses thereof (USPTO 12004851).

A patent has been issued to HYFE Inc. for methods of automatic cough detection. The invention aims to address the limitations of existing cough detection systems, such as accuracy, privacy concerns, data management, and cost. By continuously analyzing ambient sounds, these systems can identify cough sounds and differentiate them from other environmental noises. The technology has potential applications in healthcare, public health monitoring, epidemiological studies, and remote patient monitoring. However, challenges remain in terms of accuracy, privacy, data management, societal acceptance, and integration into existing healthcare frameworks. The patent outlines a method for automatically detecting cough events by recording ambient sound, identifying possible cough events, classifying them as cough or non-cough, and compiling a record of all cough events detected. [Extracted from the article]