Wearable device and system for a tamper free electric stimulation of a body
US8364257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable device or electric stimulation of a users body fits a portion of the user's body and includes at least one electrode embedded in the wearable device transferring a stimulating current to the user's body. A connection point is an intermediate connection between the at least one electrode and a control unit. The control unit is configured to generate the stimulating current. A detector is configured to detect if a change in a physical relationship between the connection point and the at least one electrode exceeds a predetermined threshold value, thereby enabling detection of misuse and tampering with the device.
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