Physiological and environmental monitoring systems and methods
US8157730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors, as well as systems and methods for using this information for a plurality of useful purposes, are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed. This information is then used to support a variety of useful methods, such as clinical trials, marketing studies, biofeedback, entertainment, and others.
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