Combined electrical and audio anatomical signal sensor
US7110804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B7/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combined audio and electrical anatomy-signal sensor which is designed to collect, essentially from a selected, common anatomical site, related audio and electrical anatomical signals, such as heart-produced signals. The sensor includes a unique body structure which is designed to function both as a part of the audio-information gathering structure, and as a part of electrical electrode structure for gathering electrical signals. Chamber space is provided within this body for receiving and containing desired electrical circuitry, in the form of circuit-board-supported electrical components, which may be designed to perform any one of a number of different functions relative to signal gathering and transferring at and from an anatomical site. The presence of such circuitry within the body of the proposed sensor enables use of the sensor for specialized signal gathering and processing purposes, under circumstances which can obviate the need for various, special retro-modifications of existing, external, signal-monitoring apparatus.
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