Ultrasound communications for low-power biosensor applications
US10702423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for low-power, data transmission using ultrasound signals. In one implementation, a data transmission system includes an ultrasound transducer configured to generate ultrasound signals in response to power supplied from a power source, and a mechanical ultrasound amplifier coupled to the ultrasound transducer, the ultrasound amplifier having a substrate adapted to function as a soundboard to amplify the ultrasound signals. The range of the data transmission system may be increased with a relay system. The relay system may include one or more detectors and one or more repeaters.
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