Sensors for inductive plethysmographic monitoring applications and apparel using same
US8777868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention includes improved IP sensors that both have improved sensitivity, performance, and other properties and are multifunctional. The improved IP sensors have IP sensor conductors with waveforms having legs that are substantially parallel throughout the operating range of stretch. The multifunctional IP sensors include, in addition to IP sensors, accessory conductors, additional sensors, and other compatible modules. This inventions also includes embodiments of apparel incorporating the improved IP sensors. This apparel can range from band-like to shirt-like, and so forth, and include one or more IP sensors sensitive to expansions and contractions of underlying regions of a monitored subject.
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