Context-Adaptive Behavior Determination System for Health
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The EPO published patent application EP4244866A1 by Hochschule Düsseldorf (Germany) covering methods and systems for assisting end users in determining context-adaptive behavior of a system. The invention relates to health informatics technology under IPC classification G16H 40/67.
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The EPO published EP4244866A1, a patent application by Hochschule Düsseldorf for methods and systems that assist end users in determining context-adaptive behavior of a system. The invention falls under IPC classification G16H 40/67 (Health Informatics), specifically relating to digital health systems that adapt their behavior based on user context. The designated states cover all current EPC contracting states including Germany, France, the UK, and other European jurisdictions.
Technology companies developing adaptive health software, medical device manufacturers with connected systems, and healthcare organizations implementing patient-facing digital health tools should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing requirements or freedom-to-operate considerations. Patent term extends 20 years from the priority date of May 2022.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING WITH THE DETERMINATION OF A CONTEXT-ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOUR OF A SYSTEM BY AN END USER
Publication EP4244866A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
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Hochschule Düsseldorf
Inventors
WOJCIECHOWSKI, Manfred
IPC Classifications
G16H 40/67 20180101AFI20220520BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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