Patent classifications
A61B5/263
IN-EAR SENSORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR AR/VR APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES
A computer method for managing, processing and handling sensor signals from an in-ear monitor for immersive reality applications is provided. The method includes receiving, from a first electrode, a first electronic signal from a skin in a first ear canal of a user of an in-ear device, receiving, from a first microphone, a first acoustic signal from the first ear canal of the user of the in-ear monitor, and a second acoustic signal from a second ear canal of the user (binaural data capture), forming an acoustic waveform with the first acoustic signal, forming an electronic waveform with the first electronic signal, and identifying a health condition of the user based on the acoustic waveform and the electronic waveform. A device including a memory storing instructions and processors to execute the instructions to perform the above method are also provided.
MULTIMODAL, MULTILAYERED SOFT ELECTRONICS IN ADVANCED DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME
An electronic system for multimodal diagnostic measurements and therapeutic interventions includes a plurality of element network layers vertically stacked one with another on a flexible substrate, each element network layer being bi-axially stretchable and comprising a plurality of elements configured in an addressable, interconnected array formed in a multilayered structure and operably performing a distinct function. The electronic system is a multimodal, multiplexed soft electronic system in a multilayered configuration that supports capabilities ranging from high-density spatiotemporal mapping of temperature, pressure and electrophysiological parameters, to options in programmable high-density actuation of thermal inputs and/or electrical stimulation, drug elution, radio frequency ablation, and/or irreversible electroporation ablation.
MULTIMODAL, MULTILAYERED SOFT ELECTRONICS IN ADVANCED DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME
An electronic system for multimodal diagnostic measurements and therapeutic interventions includes a plurality of element network layers vertically stacked one with another on a flexible substrate, each element network layer being bi-axially stretchable and comprising a plurality of elements configured in an addressable, interconnected array formed in a multilayered structure and operably performing a distinct function. The electronic system is a multimodal, multiplexed soft electronic system in a multilayered configuration that supports capabilities ranging from high-density spatiotemporal mapping of temperature, pressure and electrophysiological parameters, to options in programmable high-density actuation of thermal inputs and/or electrical stimulation, drug elution, radio frequency ablation, and/or irreversible electroporation ablation.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRODE IN THE SAME
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a display viewed through at least a portion of a front surface of the housing, a rear cover disposed on a rear surface of the housing, a first electrode disposed on a lateral surface of the housing, and second and third electrodes disposed at different positions on the rear cover. The first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode may include a conductive material that is a compound containing titanium (Ti), aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), silicon (Si), carbon (C), and nitrogen (N).
WEARABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MEDICAL PROPERTIES
The subject matter discloses a wearable device for monitoring medical properties of a patient, comprising a body, comprising multiple light-weight disposable members and electrodes located on a bottom surface of the multiple light-weight disposable members, wherein the o electrodes are configured to be in physical contact with a patient's skin and configured to collect electrical information from the patient's skin. The device also comprises an electrical circuit placed inside a housing, the housing is secured to an upper side of the multiple light-weight disposable members, and the electrical circuit is configured to analyze the electrical information collected by the electrodes. The device also comprises one or more conductive members, each conductive member has a proximal side connected to the electrodes and a distal side connected to the housing. The device also comprises a connecting member coupled to the housing, configured to secure the electrical circuit to the body.
WEARABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MEDICAL PROPERTIES
The subject matter discloses a wearable device for monitoring medical properties of a patient, comprising a body, comprising multiple light-weight disposable members and electrodes located on a bottom surface of the multiple light-weight disposable members, wherein the o electrodes are configured to be in physical contact with a patient's skin and configured to collect electrical information from the patient's skin. The device also comprises an electrical circuit placed inside a housing, the housing is secured to an upper side of the multiple light-weight disposable members, and the electrical circuit is configured to analyze the electrical information collected by the electrodes. The device also comprises one or more conductive members, each conductive member has a proximal side connected to the electrodes and a distal side connected to the housing. The device also comprises a connecting member coupled to the housing, configured to secure the electrical circuit to the body.
RING ELECTRODE WITH LOW-MELTING INTERNAL STRUCTURE
One aspect relates to a ring electrode for electrical stimulation and/or sensing on the human body, including an outer element and an inner element which is arranged eccentrically within the outer element and is directly connected thereto, wherein the outer element includes a first material, and the inner element includes a second material, the second material having a lower melting point than the first material, wherein the outer element includes a through-opening, and wherein the inner element includes a contacting opening for connecting to a conductor element.
RING ELECTRODE WITH LOW-MELTING INTERNAL STRUCTURE
One aspect relates to a ring electrode for electrical stimulation and/or sensing on the human body, including an outer element and an inner element which is arranged eccentrically within the outer element and is directly connected thereto, wherein the outer element includes a first material, and the inner element includes a second material, the second material having a lower melting point than the first material, wherein the outer element includes a through-opening, and wherein the inner element includes a contacting opening for connecting to a conductor element.
GRAPHENE TRANSISTOR SYSTEM FOR MEASURING ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS
A graphene transistor system for measuring electrophysiological signals uses flexible epicortical and intracortical arrays of graphene solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) to record infraslow signals alongside signals in the typical local field potential bandwidth. The graphene transistor system includes a processing unit, and at least one graphene transistor (gSGFET) a tunable voltage source connected to the drain and source terminals of the transistor (gSGFET), and at least one filter configured to acquire and split the signal from the transistor into at least a low frequency band signal and high frequency band signal, which are amplifiable with a gain value.
METHODS FOR MITIGATING BIOFOULING EFFECTS OF BIOFLUID INTERFERENTS TO DETECT IN VIVO BIOCHEMICAL AND WEARABLE DEVICE THEREFOR
Example implementations include a device with an electrode electrically responsive to presence of a biochemical present within a biofluid, and one or more biofouling and interferent mitigation layers disposed on the electrode to block transmission of biofouling agents to the electrode and the reaction of interferents on the electrode. Example implementations also include a method of obtaining a biofluid sample, mitigating a biofouling characteristic associated with the biofluid sample, and obtaining a biochemical characteristic associated with the biofluid sample.