System for ingestion event monitoring and method for detecting ingestion events with high accuracy
US10321849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/162
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System and method for ingestion event detection and monitoring are disclosed. The system comprises: an ingestible microsensor configured to generate a signal representing an ingestion event upon ingestion and contact with stomach fluid of a patient; and a reader device positioned external to the patient and configured to detect the signal representing the ingestion event with at least 95% accuracy.
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