Systems and methods for assessing feeding maturity

The method and system objectively assess preterm infants' feeding maturity by analyzing acoustic and breathing patterns, addressing the limitations of current subjective and invasive methods, enhancing feeding skills and reducing respiratory risks.

JP2026035599APending Publication Date: 2026-03-04KUARTISMED MEDIKAL LTD STI
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Application Number
JP2025184172
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-01-31
Filing Date
2025-10-31
Publication Date
2026-03-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current methods for assessing feeding maturity in preterm infants are subjective, invasive, or impractical, leading to feeding disorders, respiratory issues, and growth retardation, with no clinically proven and reliable devices for objective measurement.

Method used

A method and system that measures acoustic responses and breathing patterns during swallowing cycles using a peak and valley model to determine feeding maturity by analyzing swallowing and breathing data, employing sensors and machine learning algorithms for accurate detection of swallowing events.

Benefits of technology

Provides a reliable and objective assessment of feeding maturity in preterm infants, reducing respiratory risks and promoting growth by accurately identifying swallowing and breathing patterns, thereby improving feeding skills.

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Abstract

The present invention provides methods for monitoring feeding maturation in preterm infants. [Solution] The method includes measuring acoustic responses from the infant during a selected period to provide acoustic information and comparing the measured responses to a training dataset to determine indicia of a swallowing event; measuring the infant's breathing pattern during a swallowing cycle using a peak and valley model to provide respiratory information; and determining the infant's feeding maturity according to the provided swallowing and respiratory data.
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