A61B2562/18

ANALYTE SENSOR ANTIMICROBIAL CONFIGURATIONS AND ADHESIVES

An analyte sensor and methods and systems related thereto, where at least one or more of a lower portion of a sensor tail substrate, at least one electrode, a sensing element, a membrane, and an optional non-electrochemical functional layer comprise an antimicrobial quality. Asymmetric, double-sided adhesive binders suitable for adhering the analyte sensor to a skin surface comprising a non-woven scrim, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Overbandages comprising a vapor-permeable backing, an aperture to circumferentially surround a sensor housing, a contact adhesive layer, first and second peelable release liners, and a third peelable release liner disposed upon an anchoring adhesive strip of the contact adhesive layer.

Machine differentiation of abnormalities in bioelectromagnetic fields

Abnormalities in electromagnetic fields in the heart, brain, and stomach, among other organs and tissues of the human body, can be indicative of serious health conditions. Described herein are methods, software, systems and devices for detecting the presence of an abnormality in an organ or tissue of a subject by analysis of the electromagnetic fields generated by the organ or tissue.

SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEMS

A surgical robotic system includes a plurality of magneto sensors for measuring a torque, axial force, angle, position, or speed of various driven members in the surgical robotic system.

Sensor and sensor assembly for detecting an analyte in a body fluid
11510601 · 2022-11-29 · ·

A sensor (110), a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid and methods of manufacturing a sensor (110) and a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid are disclosed. The sensor (110) has at least one substrate (114). The sensor (110) further has at least two electrodes (116) applied to the substrate (114), wherein the electrodes (116) are adapted for detecting the analyte. The sensor (110) further has at least two contact pads (118) applied to the substrate (114) and at least two electrical traces (120) applied to the substrate (114). The electrical traces (120) electrically connect the electrodes (116) and the contact pads (118). The sensor (110) further comprises a sealing ring (134) fixedly applied to the substrate (114). The sealing ring (134) surrounds the contact pads (118).

Body temperature sensor module to be attached to skin, comprising intelligent semiconductor

Provided is a body temperature sensor module to be attached to the skin including: a power supply unit electrically connected to a flexible printed circuit board and providing driving power; a temperature sensor mounted on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board and measuring the body temperature of the wearer; a communication module for transmitting information measured by the temperature sensor to an external communication module; a control unit for controlling the driving of the power supply unit, the temperature sensor and the communication module; a protection member for preventing the exposure of the flexible printed circuit board, the power supply unit, the temperature sensor, the communication module and the control unit to the outside; and a membrane layer separably attached to one surface of the protection member, and formed from a nanofiber web having micropores to be able to block moisture and allow the passage of air.

Wearable Sensor Device

A wearable sensor device includes a temperature and humidity sensor that measures ambient environmental information around a living body, a snap button connected to a bioelectrode, a biological information measurement unit that measures biological information, an inertial sensor that measures inertial information, a calculation unit that calculates a biological feature amount based on the biological information and calculates an inertial feature amount based on the inertial information, and a wireless communication unit that transmits the biological information, the inertial information, the biological feature amount, the inertial feature amount, and the environmental information to the outside.

Implantable devices coated with extracellular matrix

Disclosed herein are medical products, including an implantable device coated with a crosslinked extracellular matrix comprising at least one of Type IV collagen and laminin, wherein the crosslinked extracellular matrix contains no more than 0.024 mg/ml total concentration of glucose, amino acids and salts having a molecular weight of 2000 daltons or less. Corresponding systems and method also are disclosed.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HUMAN HYDRATION SENSING

A pulse sensor is capable of measuring a pulse rate of a wearer at a peripheral artery. In an embodiment, the pulse sensor includes a magnet supported to move responsive to an arterial pulse and a magnetometer configured to detect changes in a magnetic field produced by the magnet. The magnet may include a plurality of ferromagnetic particles disposed in or on a flexible substrate configured to be held adjacent to human skin subject to arterial palpation and a magnetic sensor configured to sense movement of the ferromagnetic particles. A system and method may measure hydration includes using a pulse sensor to measure pulse rate and modulation. The wearer is prompted when the pulse rate and pulse modulation indicate a response to dehydration of the wearer.

WEARABLE DEVICE AND DETECTION METHOD

A wearable device according to an embodiment includes a detection unit, a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The detection unit detects the living body information. The first layer is flexible and disposed in a first direction relative to the detection unit and includes a conductor electrically connected to the detection unit. The second layer is disposed in the first direction relative to the first layer and is harder than the first layer. The third layer is disposed in the first direction relative to the second layer and includes an electronic component electrically connected to the conductor.

Flexible transcutaneous oxygen partial pressure sensor
11607157 · 2023-03-21 · ·

Provided is a flexible transcutaneous oxygen partial pressure sensor which may be closely attached to a skin, be used repeatedly for a long time, and have a highly reliable measurement value. The flexible transcutaneous oxygen partial pressure sensor of the present disclosure includes: an oxygen sensing film having one surface in contact with a skin; a light detecting portion including a light emitting portion which is positioned above a surface opposite to the one surface of the oxygen sensing film and includes a micro-light emitting diode (LED (μ-LED)), and a light-receiving portion which includes an organic-photodiode (OPD); and a heater portion positioned between the oxygen sensing film and the light detecting portion, and supplying thermal energy to the skin in contact with the oxygen sensing film.