Method and apparatus for locating and tracking persons
US7102508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0219
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for locating and tracking persons by use of an implantable device. The described invention is an implant able device composed of biocompatible materials in all areas where contact with organic tissue occurs. The gross anatomic siting of the device includes any limb, the torso, including back and perineum, the neck, and the head. The surgical anatomic siting of the device includes: (1) Supramuscular: for example, deep to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat, on or attached to muscle and/or muscle fascia. Such a location is currently used for implantation of commercially available buried intravenous access ports, which are positioned on, and attached to, the pectoralis major muscle fascia; (2) Intramuscular: for example, within or between the muscles of a limb; (3) Submuscular: for example, deep to a large muscle. Such a location is currently used for implantation of commercially available artificial urethral and anal sphincter reservoirs, which are positioned deep to the rectus abdominus muscles, within the pre-peritoneal Space of Retzius; (4) Intraluminal: for example, within the lumen of an organ which has a naturally occurrin…
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