Injectable device for physiological monitoring
US8684925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An injectable detecting device is provided for use in physiological monitoring. The device includes a plurality of sensors axially spaced along a body that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient, a monitoring unit within the body coupled to the plurality of sensors configured to receive data from the plurality of sensors and create processed patient data, a power source within the body coupled to the monitoring unit, and a communication antenna external to the body coupled to the monitoring unit configured to transfer data to/from other devices.
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