Kaohsiung Medical University / Prof. Yu-Jhih Yu

 Pain Points Solved 

• Addresses poor compliance associated with conventional therapies, particularly for patients who are not candidates for surgery or who cannot tolerate CPAP or oral appliances.
• Delivers stable positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to effectively prevent upper airway collapse, reducing breathing interruptions and improving overall sleep quality.
• Compact, portable, and mask-free design significantly reduces discomfort and nighttime disturbance during use.
• Features an adjustable inlet–outlet diameter that allows personalized airflow and pressure regulation, enhancing both therapeutic effectiveness and user comfort.

 Technology Introduction 

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) results from upper airway collapse, causing repeated breathing interruptions and potential cardiovascular risks. Many patients struggle with CPAP compliance. Our product, i-SLEEP, offers a mask-free, discreet, and portable solution. It provides stable positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to prevent airway collapse. Unlike competitors, i-SLEEP features an adjustable inlet-outlet diameter for enhanced effectiveness.

 Application Examples 

• Can be used clinically as an alternative treatment option for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  
• Suitable for post-operative care or short-term therapy needs, helping to reduce hospitalization duration and monitoring costs.
• Ideal for travel, home care, and telemedicine settings, improving accessibility and long-term treatment adherence.
• Physicians can integrate sleep monitoring data to customize treatment parameters, enabling personalized and precision therapy.

 Related Links 

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 Patent Name and Number 

TW I797660
CN 202180031582.8
US 18/013,348

 Industry-Academia / Tech Transfer Partner 

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 Honors and Awards  

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 Technical Contact  

Mr. Hung, Assistant Manager

Kaohsiung Medical University 
Tel: +886 7-3121101 ext. 2360
Email: R121084@kmu.edu.tw