Multi-mode communication ingestible event markers and systems, and methods of using the same
US8258962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/162
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects of the invention include multi-mode communication ingestible event marker devices. Ingestible event marker devices of the invention include an ingestible component comprising a conductive communication module and at least one additional non-conductive communication module. The non-conductive communication module may be integrated with the ingestible component or at least a portion or all of the non-conductive communication module may be associated with a packaging component of the ingestible event marker device. Additional aspects of the invention include systems that include the devices and one or more receivers, as well as methods of using the same.
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