Integrated wearable device for detection of fetal heart rate and material uterine contractions with wireless communication capability
US10238362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable patch is provided for use on the body which preferably comprises an ultrasound sensor array, a transmission system coupled to the ultrasound sensor array adapted to provide signal information for ultrasound transmission into the body, and a receiver system coupled to the ultrasound sensor array adapted to receive signal information from the reflected ultrasound signal received from the body. A control circuitry is coupled to the transmission system and the receiver system. The patch is preferably provided with a wireless communication system to permit external control and or communication. Applications range from diagnostics and monitoring, to rehabilitation and wound healing.
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