Transcutaneous sound sensor
US12369879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B7/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to transcutaneous sound sensors. In at least one embodiment, a transcutaneous sound sensor system comprises a mounting unit and a sound sensor. The mounting unit detachably connects to an electronics unit and mounts to skin on a body. The sound sensor senses sounds originating from inside the body. The sound sensor comprises an in-vivo portion and an ex-vivo portion. The in-vivo portion is configured to be inserted through and placed beneath the skin of the body. In addition, the in-vivo portion has a sound-sensing element configured to produce an electrical signal in response to a mechanical stress or strain on the sound-sensing element. The ex-vivo portion is configured to operably connect to the electronics unit when the electronics unit is connected to the mounting unit.
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