Communication system using an implantable device
원문보기
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61B-005/07
A61B-005/00
A61B-005/145
A61J-003/00
G06F-019/00
H01Q-001/27
A61N-001/372
출원번호
US-0260196
(2014-04-23)
등록번호
US-9597010
(2017-03-21)
발명자
/ 주소
Thompson, Todd
Zdeblick, Mark
Behzadi, Yashar
Costello, Benedict
Robertson, Timothy
Hafezi, Hooman
Savage, George
출원인 / 주소
Proteus Digital Health, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
K&L Gates LLP
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
5인용 특허 :
340
초록▼
The system of the present invention includes an implantable device that can detect high and low frequency current signature. The implantable device can communicate with a communication device that includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissi
The system of the present invention includes an implantable device that can detect high and low frequency current signature. The implantable device can communicate with a communication device that includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, the communication device is activated.
대표청구항▼
1. An ingestible device to communicate information, the ingestible device comprising: a support structure;a first material physically associated with the support structure; anda second material physically associated with the support structure at a location different from a location of the first mate
1. An ingestible device to communicate information, the ingestible device comprising: a support structure;a first material physically associated with the support structure; anda second material physically associated with the support structure at a location different from a location of the first material, wherein the second material is dissimilar from the first material and has a different electrochemical potential such that the first and second materials produce a voltage potential difference as a result of the first and second materials being in contact with an electrically conductive fluid; anda control device coupled to the first and second materials and powered by the voltage potential difference produced by the first and second materials when the first and second materials are in contact with the electrically conductive fluid, wherein the control device is configured to produce a first current signature comprising first information, which is conducted along a first current path formed by the electrically conductive fluid, the first material, and the second material, and wherein the control device is configured to produce a second current signature which is conducted along a second current path formed by the electrically conductive fluid, the first material, and the second material;wherein the first information includes programming instructions to program an implantable device. 2. The ingestible device of claim 1, further comprising a memory coupled to the control device. 3. The ingestible device of claim 2, wherein the memory stores program information to program the control device to output the first or second current signatures. 4. The ingestible device of claim 2, further comprising a receiver system coupled to the control device and the memory, wherein the receiver system is configured to receive program information and store the received program information in the memory. 5. The ingestible device of claim 4, wherein the received program information is configured to program the control device to output the first and second current signatures. 6. An ingestible device to communicate first and second information, the ingestible device comprising: a support structure;a first material physically associated with the support structure; anda second material physically associated with the support structure at a location different from a location of the first material, wherein the second material is dissimilar from the first material and has a different electrochemical potential such that the first and second materials produce a voltage potential difference as a result of the first and second materials being in contact with an electrically conductive fluid;a control module coupled to the first and second materials to control the conductance between the first material and the second material, wherein when the first and second materials are in contact with the electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential difference is to power the control module and cause the control module to produce a first current signature which contains the first information, and wherein the first current signature is conducted along a current path formed by the electrically conductive fluid, the first material, and the second material; anda communication unit coupled to the first and second materials to communicate the second information, wherein when the first and second materials are in contact with the electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential difference is configured to power the communication unit and cause the communication unit to communicate the second information. 7. The ingestible device of claim 6, wherein the communication unit is configured to function as any one of a receiver, a transmitter, or a transceiver. 8. The ingestible device of claim 7, wherein the communication unit is configured to receive or transmit the second information in the form of a second current signature conducted through the electrically conductive fluid surrounding the ingestible device. 9. The ingestible device of claim 8, wherein the communication unit is configured to receive the second information from a receiver attached to a user's body, a device being held by the user, or an implanted device, any one of which is configured to generate the second current signature through the user's body. 10. The ingestible device of claim 8, wherein the second current signature includes the second information that is encoded therein. 11. The ingestible device of claim 10, wherein the communication unit and the control module are configured to detect the second current signature and to decode the second current signature to receive the second information. 12. The ingestible device of claim of claim 6, wherein the communication unit is configured to receive the second information either wirelessly or through transconduction to control activation of the ingestible device. 13. The ingestible device of claim 6, further comprising at least one sensor to monitor environmental conditions surrounding the ingestible device, wherein when the environmental conditions become favorable for communication, as determined by measurements of the environmental conditions from the at least one sensor, the communication unit sends a signal to the control module to alter the conductance between the first and second materials to allow for communication using the first current signature. 14. An ingestible device to communicate information, the ingestible device comprising: a first material; anda second material dissimilar from the first material and having a different electrochemical potential such that the first and second materials produce a voltage potential difference as a result of the first and second materials being in contact with an electrically conductive fluid; anda control device coupled to the first and second materials and powered by the voltage potential difference produced by the first and second materials when the first and second materials are in contact with the electrically conductive fluid, wherein the control device is configured to produce a first current signature and a second current signature that are conducted along a current path formed by the electrically conductive fluid, the first material, and the second material;wherein the first current signature comprises first information; andwherein the second current signature comprises second information;wherein the first information includes programming instructions to program an implantable device. 15. The ingestible device of claim 14, wherein the control device is configured to control conductance between the first and second materials. 16. The ingestible device of claim 14, wherein the control device is configured to alter the conductance between the first and second materials to encode the first and second information in the first and second current signatures, respectively. 17. The ingestible device of claim 14, wherein the first current signature is encoded to identify the ingestible device. 18. The ingestible device of claim 14, wherein the second current signature is encoded to communicate with an implantable device. 19. An ingestible device to communicate information to an implantable device, the ingestible device comprising: a first material; anda second material dissimilar from the first material and having a different electrochemical potential such that the first and second materials produce a voltage potential difference as a result of the first and second materials being in contact with an electrically conductive fluid; anda control device coupled to the first and second materials and powered by the voltage potential difference produced by the first and second materials, wherein the control device is configured to produce a first current signature and a second current signature; andwherein the first current signature is a very low current state that maintains an oscillator and the second current signature is a current state at least a factor of ten higher than the very low current state associated with the first current signature.
연구과제 타임라인
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
이 특허에 인용된 특허 (340)
Neil Brian K. (Issaquah WA), Abrasive skin electrode.
Goscha,Donald L.; Haeder,Lisa D.; Kadhiresan,Veerichetty A.; Johnson,David C.; Srivathsa,Muralidharan; Brockway,Marina, Ambulatory repeater for use in automated patient care and method thereof.
Hayward, Roger; Fuller, Richard; Glissman, John; Marshall, Noel, Antenna design utilizing a cavity architecture for global positioning system (GPS) applications.
Cosentino, Louis C.; Duea, Michael John; Duea, Duane Robert; Dorfe, Steven George; Nubson, Richard C.; Cosentino, Judith A., Apparatus and method for monitoring and communicating wellness parameters of ambulatory patients.
Cosentino, Daniel L.; Cosentino, Louis C.; Dorfe, Steven George; Duea, Duane Robert, Apparatus and method for two-way communication in a device for monitoring and communicating wellness parameters of ambulatory patients.
Matsumura, Fumiyuki; Sekiguchi, Tetsushi, Biological signal detection apparatus Holter electrocardiograph and communication system of biological signals.
Cartmell James Vernon ; Sturtevant Wayne Robert ; Wolf Michael Lee, Biomedical electrode having a disposable electrode and a reusable leadwire adapter that interfaces with a standard lead.
Cartmell James Vernon ; Wolf Michael Lee ; Sturtevant Wayne Robert, Biomedical electrode having a disposable electrode and a reusable leadwire adapter that interfaces with a standard leadwire connector.
Riazzi Timothy J. (Kettering OH) Wolf Michael L. (West Milton OH) Allaire Michael J. (Cincinnati OH), Biomedical electrode having a secured one-piece conductive terminal.
Baker, Steven D.; McAdams, Eric T.; Welch, James P.; Ohlenbusch, Norbert; Blackadar, Thomas P., Body worn physiological sensor device having a disposable electrode module.
Sabri Mohamed (14916 SW. Opal Dr. Beaverton OR 97006) Portnuff Colin M. (19552 SW. 57th St. Tualatin OR 97062) Rae John R. (17 Partridge La. Lake Oswego OR 97035) Homayoun Habib (21053 SW. Charlene A, Cardiac monitor.
Hafezi, Hooman; O'Reilly, David; Johnson, Patricia; Hatamkhany, Zahedeh; Robertson, Timothy, Communication system incorporated in an ingestible product.
Sadri, Ali S.; Maltsev, Alexander; Maslennikov, Roman; Khoryaev, Alexey; Sergeyev, Vadim, Communication within a wireless network using multiple frequency bands.
Markki,Outi; Ekberg,Jan Erik; Kokkinenh,Heikki; Kuoppala,Mika, Content distribution & communication system for enhancing service distribution in short range radio environment.
Del Castillo Leonardo ; Danieli Damon Vincent ; Randell Scott ; Ranta Craig S. ; Singh Harjit, Controller and associated mechanical characters operable for continuously performing received control data while engaging in bidirectional communications over a single communications channel.
Doi, Kenji; Hashimoto, Masaru; Koyama, Masaki; Suzuki, Yoshiko; Nishimura, Tokuhisa, Data transmission system using a human body as a signal transmission path.
Hugemann Berhhard (Frankfurt am Main DEX) Schuster Otto (Bad Soden DEX), Device for the release of substances at defined locations in the alimentary tract.
Philip H. Devlin ; Rafael M. Cordero ; Nassib G. Chamoun ; John R. Shambroom ; Charles Fendrock ; Terrie L. McDaniel, Electrode array system for measuring electrophysiological signals.
Muehlsteff,Jens; Reiter,Harald; Montvay,Andras; Lauter,Josef; Such,Olaf; Schmidt,Ralf; Perkuhn,Michael; Kohler,Fabian, Electrode assembly and a system with impedance control.
Yeo, Hyung-sok; Hwang, Jin-sang; Han, Wan-taek; Shin, Kun-soo; Kim, Youn-ho, Electrode for measuring electrocardiogram and electrocardiogram device including the same.
Malick,Crista; Qi,Xie; Parikh,Mitesh; Franke,Steve; Jones,Douglas L.; Larsen,Jeffery B.; Schmitz,Christopher D.; Callias,Francois, Electrode placement for wireless intrabody communication between components of a hearing system.
Christophersom, Mark A.; Donders, Adrianus P.; Miesel, Keith A.; Twetan, Len D., Externally worn transceiver for use with an implantable medical device.
Thompson, David L.; Greeninger, Daniel R.; Goedeke, Steven D., Implantable medical device controlled by a non-invasive physiological data measurement device.
Vock Josef (Spanga SEX) Ljungstroem Jan (Solna SEX) Ekwall Christer (Spanga SEX), Implantable medical device with means for telemetric transmission of data.
Casper Robert A. (Raleigh NC) McCartney Michael L. (Durham NC) Jochem Warren J. (Cary NC) Parr Alan F. (Cary NC), Medical capsule device actuated by radio-frequency (RF) signal.
David L. Thompson ; Steven D. Goedeke, Medical management system integrated programming apparatus for communication with an implantable medical device.
Mazar,Scott T.; Manicka,Yatheendhar D., Method and apparatus for enabling data communication between an implantable medical device and a patient management system.
Farringdon,Jonathan; Stivoric,John M.; Teller,Eric; Andre,David; Boehmke,Scott K.; Gasbarro,James; Kovacs,Gregory; Pelletier,Raymond; Kasabach,Christopher, Method and apparatus for measuring heart related parameters.
Le Reverend, Remi; Delight, Guy A.; Bradley, Peter, Method and apparatus for the phased detection of a signal including a frequency deviation detection phase.
Lu, Kan; Jiang, Chongjun; Chen, Michael; Xu, Bin; Tang, Yiyan; Hong, Huiyong; Wu, Shuangli; Wu, Feng, Method and device for providing multiple communication protocols with a single transceiver.
King, Dennis; Astley, Ken; Tarassenko, Lionel; Anuzis, Paul; Hayton, Paul; King, Stephen, Method and system for analysing tachometer and vibration data from an apparatus having one or more rotary components.
Serpa,Mark; Alhemsi,Hani; Ratajski,Greg; Ashlock,Bob, Method and system for peer-to-peer wireless communication over unlicensed communication spectrum.
Lloyd Lindsay B. (West Jordan UT) Beck Jon E. (Salt Lake City UT) Petelenz Tomasz J. (Salt Lake City UT) Jacobsen Stephen C. (Salt Lake City UT), Method of making a hydratable bioelectrode.
Haller,Amit; Fornell,Peter; Itzchak,Avraham; Haparnas,Ziv, Method, system and computer readable medium for downloading a software component to a device in a short distance wireless network.
Haller, Amit; Haparnas, Ziv, Method, system and computer readable medium for providing an output signal having a theme to a device in a short distance wireless network.
Fleming, Robert; Kushner, Cherie; McAllister, William H.; Zdeblick, Mark, Methods, devices and systems for receiving and decoding a signal in the presence of noise using slices and warping.
Meredith, Sheldon Kent; Hilliard, Brandon Bowers; Kosseifi, Mario B., Mobile applications and methods for conveying performance information of a cardiac pacemaker.
Francis A. Spelman ; Page Read ; N. Mani Prakash ; James A. Nelson ; Charles E. Pope ; Margaret Heitkemper ; James D. Rothermel, Non-invasive gut motility monitor.
Welch, James P.; Baker, Steven D.; Guilak, Farzin G.; Sampath, Anand; Williams, Daniel L., Personal status physiologic monitor system and architecture and related monitoring methods.
William New, Jr. ; Andrea J. Harry GB; Paul Johnson GB; Harpal S. Kumar GB; William J. Mullarkey GB; Laurence J. Nicolson GB; John D. Place GB, Physiological sensor array.
Ryu,Chang Yong; Kim,Seung Hwan; Kim,Youn Tae, Physiological signal detection module, multi-channel connector module and physiological signal detection apparatus using the same.
Ricks Robert D. (Newark CA) Bornn Robert (San Francisco CA) Hurt David B. (Mountain View CA), Portable, multi-channel, physiological data monitoring system.
Lim,Vincent Cheekiat; Raghuvanshi,Preetham, Power save management with customized range for user configuration and tuning value based upon recent usage.
Harrison, Christopher; Mullins, Oliver C.; Vancauwenberghe, Olivier; Donzier, Eric P.; Chikenji, Akihito; Goodwin, Anthony Robert Holmes; Pop, Julian J., Protective barriers for small devices.
Mastrocola Angelo R. (West Lawn PA) Sonntag Jeffrey L. (Rockland Township ; Berks County PA), Ring oscillator using even numbers of differential stages with current mirrors.
Mueller, Klaus-Robert; Blankertz, Benjamin; Curio, Gabriel; Schilling, Meinhard, Sensor system and methods for the capacitive measurement of electromagnetic signals having a biological origin.
Yasuda,Mitsuyoshi; Itoh,Katsutoshi; Natori,Makoto; Yokoshi,Minoru; Yoshimura,Osamu; Itagaki,Takeshi, Short range wireless communication system, portable terminal apparatus, and wireless communication apparatus.
Myr, David A., System and apparatus for providing diagnosis and personalized abnormalities alerts and for providing adaptive responses in clinical trials.
Baldus, Heribert; Klabunde, Karin; Such, Olaf; Musch, Guido, System for automatic continuous and reliable patient identification for association of wireless medical devices to patients.
Teller, Eric; Stivoric, John M.; Kasabach, Christopher D.; Pacione, Christopher D.; Moss, John L.; Liden, Craig B.; McCormack, Margaret A., System for monitoring health, wellness and fitness.
Teller, Eric; Stivoric, John M.; Kasabach, Christopher D.; Pacione, Christopher D.; Moss, John L.; Liden, Craig B.; McCormack, Margaret A., System for monitoring health, wellness and fitness.
Nolan Michael P. (Elk Grove IL), System for scheduling serial message transmission on a bus which is adoptable for rescheduling prioritized messages usin.
Flax Stephen W. (Wauwatosa WI) Bahr Dennis E. (Middleton WI), System for the compacting and logical linking of data blocks in files to optimize available physical storage.
Lesser, Ronald P.; Webber, W. Robert S.; Motamedi, Gholam K.; Mizuno-Matsumoto, Yuko, Techniques using heat flow management, stimulation, and signal analysis to treat medical disorders.
Farringdon, Jonathan; Stivoric, John M.; Teller, Eric; Andre, David; Boehmke, Scott; Gasbarro, James; Kovacs, Gregory; Pelletier, Raymond; Kasabach, Christopher, Wearable apparatus for measuring heart-related parameters and deriving human status parameters from sensed physiological and contextual parameters.
Gehman, Stacy Earl; Lyster, Thomas Dean; Russell, James Knox; Fay-Lauria, Cheryl A., Wearable wireless device for monitoring, analyzing and communicating physiological status.
Salazar Joe Andrew ; Molero-Castro Luis,ESX, Wireless and wired communications, command, control and sensing system for sound and/or data transmission and reception.
Fleming, Robert; Kushner, Cherie; McAllister, William H.; Zdeblick, Mark, Methods, devices and systems for receiving and decoding a signal in the presence of noise using slices and warping.
Zdeblick, Mark; Stoll, Arna Ionescu; McAllister, William; Au-Yeung, Kit Yee, Mobile device and system for detection and communication of information received from an ingestible device.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.