Device and method to measure and communicate body parameters
US6731976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for measuring and communicating parameters of a brain, tissue, or other organs is disclosed. The system includes a sensor to sense the parameter of interest, an external device where the parameter may be displayed, processed or cause action to be taken, and a communication system to communicate the sensed parameter from the sensor to the external device. In another embodiment, the system includes a processing system for processing the sensed parameters and controlling an associated medical device.
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