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Electrode assembly and a system with impedance control

US7424319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

Jens Muehlsteff · Aachen, DE
Harald Reiter · Aachen, DE
Andras Montvay · Markgröningen, DE
Josef Lauter · Geilenkirchen, DE
Olaf Such · Aachen, DE
Ralf Schmidt · Nuremberg, DE
Michael Perkuhn · Eindhoven, NL
Fabian Kohler · Glückstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 24, 2003
Grant date	Sep 9, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 28, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0476
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrode assembly arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual, said electrode assembly comprising a conductive material having a contact surface arranged to be brought into contact with a receiving area of the individual's skin, said conductive material being electrically connectable to a suitable electronic device to enable said interaction, the electrode assembly having an impedance control means arranged to measure and control the impedance of the receiving area of the individual's skin prior to an event of the bioelectrical interaction.

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