Implantable glucose monitor
US11517224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0252
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable device for measuring the glucose concentration of a body fluid when implanted, the implantable device comprising a glucose measurement unit, the glucose measurement unit comprising a first light source configured to emit light towards a light transmissive part of a housing of the device and a first optical sensor configured to detect light returned through the light transmissive part from the first light source, and output a first electrical signal based on the detected light; and a wireless communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with an external wireless communication device, wherein the wireless communication module is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal based on the first electrical signal to the external wireless communication device.
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