DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A PATIENT

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics of a patient. The present invention also relates to methods and systems for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics of a patient employing said device. The present invention further provides methods and systems wherein multiple devices are used for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics of patients.

Claims

1. A device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics of a patient including: a first biosensor layer including a biodata collection element for sensing the physiological characteristics; and an adhesive layer for maintaining contact between the biosensor layer and the skin surface of the patient.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the biodata collection element includes two or more sensors responsive to different physiological inputs.

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4. The device according to of claim 1, wherein the device is powered remotely.

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9. The device according to claim 2, wherein the sensors are activated and deactivated remotely.

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11. The device according to claim 2, wherein the physiological inputs include heart rate, blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, VO2 max, movement time, rest time, lay time, body temperature, electrical activity of the heart (ECG), measurement of wound recovery factors, measurement of skin surface stress factors, measurement of blood sugar levels, audio output and/or the geographic location of the patient.

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13. The device according to claim 2 wherein the physiological inputs are recorded by the biodata collection element.

14. The device according to claim 2 wherein the device includes a radio frequency transmitter.

15. The device according to claim 13, wherein the recorded physiological inputs are transferred to a database.

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24. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is formed from flexible materials.

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28. The device according to claim 1, wherein the adhesive layer maintains contact with the skin surface of the user for between approximately 1 to 30 days.

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34. A method for monitoring the physiological characteristics of a patient including: applying to the patient one or more devices for sensing a plurality of physiological inputs, the device including: a first biosensor layer including a biodata collection element; and an adhesive layer; wherein the adhesive layer provides a means for maintaining contact between the biosensor layer and the skin surface of the patient; and wherein upon activation the device senses one or more physiological inputs from the patient.

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39. The method according to claim 33, wherein the biodata collection element includes two or more sensors responsive to different physiological inputs.

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41. The method according to claim 34, wherein the method incudes remotely powering the device.

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44. The method according to claim 34, wherein the recorded physiological inputs are selected from heart rate, blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, VO2 max, movement time, rest time, lay time, body temperature, electrical activity of the heart (ECG), measurement of wound recovery factors, measurement of skin surface stress factors, measurement of blood sugar levels, audio output and/or the geographic location of the patient.

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49. The method according to claim 34, wherein the method includes notifying a secondary device of the recorded physiological inputs.

50. The method according to claim 34, wherein the method includes determining whether a change in the recorded physiological input(s) reaches a predefined threshold.

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53. The method according to claim 49, wherein the secondary device includes a data module configured to receive, monitor and/or analyse the physiological inputs recorded by the first biosensor layer.

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57. A system for monitoring the physiological characteristics of a patient including: a device for recording a plurality of physiological inputs, the device including: a first biosensor layer including a biodata collection element for sensing the physiological characteristics; and an adhesive layer for maintaining contact between the biosensor layer and the skin surface of the patient; and a server for receiving the recorded physiological inputs from the device and for and storing the received physiological inputs.

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63. The system according to claim 57, wherein the system includes a wireless network; and the device is powered remotely by the wireless network.

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73. The system according to claim 57, wherein the system includes a means for notifying the secondary device of the recorded physiological inputs.

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Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS/FIGURES

[0115] In the Figures:

[0116] FIG. 1 shows a device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] FIG. 2 shows an example of the device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics in use by a patient.

[0118] FIG. 3 shows a work flow for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of a system for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0120] FIG. 5 shows an example of multiple devices in use for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics in use by a patient. The devices shown include sensing for physiological characteristic indicative of both physiological and mental health characteristics, and transmission of said inputs to database storage.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0121] Referring to FIG. 1, there is provided a diagram of a device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics (102) according to an aspect of the present invention. The device includes a first biosensor layer (104) which further includes a biodata collection element (106) for sensing for sensing the physiological characteristics. In an embodiment the device includes an adhesive layer (108) and a chemical composition (110) for adhering to the skin surface of a patient. In an embodiment the device also includes an electromagnetic radiation receiver (112) and electromagnetic radiation circuits (114) to allow for the device to be powered by a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular or low-power wide-area network electromagnetic radiation. In an embodiment the device includes a radiofrequency transmitter (116) to allow for sensed and recorded signals to be transferred to a remote server. In an embodiment the device includes a colour change indicator (118) to communicate the status of the device, and a machine readable tag (120) for assigning identification details of the patient to the device.

[0122] FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics (102) in use by a patient, wherein the device s a first biosensor layer (104) which is held in contact with the skin of a patient by an adhesive layer (108). The device further includes a protective outer layer (122) covering the device.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 3, there is provided a work flow of a method for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics, according to an aspect of the present invention. In an embodiment the device for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics is applied to the skin of a patient (302), the device is then activated (304) and upon activation the device senses and records one or more physiological inputs of the patient (306). The recorded physiological inputs are transferred to a database (308) where they are stored. Next a secondary device is notified either of the recorded physiological input (310) or notified upon the physiological input reaching a predefined threshold (312). The secondary device notified a data module configured to receive, monitor and/or analyse the physiological inputs (314), wherein the data module provides an output of the recorded physiological characteristics (316), and/or a recommended treatment or response to the recorded physiological characteristics (318).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 4, there is provided the features of a system for monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics, according to an aspect of the present invention. In an embodiment the system includes a device for sensing a plurality of physiological inputs.(404), wherein the device is powered by connection to a wireless network (402), such as a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular or low-power wide-area network. In an embodiment the system includes the device (404) which senses and records physiological inputs of a patent which are then transferred to a server (406) and stored in a database (408). In an embodiment the system includes a secondary device further including a data module (410) which receives notification of the recorded inputs and/or notification that the recorded physiological input has reached a predefined threshold. In an embodiment the data module provides an output relating to the recorded physiological input (412). In an embodiment the system also includes a tertiary device (414) which communicates with the device (404) to provide details relating to the position of the patient relative to a device (404).

[0125] Referring to FIG. 5 there is provided the features of a system for monitoring a plurality of or monitoring a plurality of physiological characteristics through use of multiple devices, according to an aspect of the present invention. In an embodiment the method and system includes sensing a plurality of physiological inputs indicative of a physiological condition (502), wherein said device senses the physiological inputs which are then transferred to a server (508). In an embodiment the system includes a secondary device for sensing and transfer of a plurality of physiological inputs indicative of a physiological condition (504). In an embodiment the system includes a third device for sensing and transfer of a plurality of physiological inputs, wherein said inputs are indicative of a mental health condition (506), wherein said device is used in conjunction with multiple other devices (502 and 504) for sensing a plurality of physiological inputs and transfer of said inputs to a server (508).

[0126] Finally, it is to be understood that various alterations, modifications and/or additions may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as outlined herein.

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