Sensor system
First Claim
1. A sensor system, comprising:
- a sensor to sense a biological indicator;
a protective member located adjacent the sensor to shield the sensor from a surrounding environment for a selectable time period.
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Abstract
An improved implantable sensor system is disclosed that includes an array of sensors. Each of the sensors is associated with a protective member that prevents the sensor from interacting with the surrounding environment. At a selected time, the protective member may be disabled, thereby allowing the sensor to begin sensing signals within a living body. In one embodiment, the protective member is formed of a conductive material that can oxidize, is biocompatible, bio-absorbable, and that may be dissolved in solution such as blood upon application of an electric potential. In another embodiment, the protective member is formed of a dissolvable member that dissolves within the body over a predetermined time period.
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30 Claims
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1. A sensor system, comprising:
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a sensor to sense a biological indicator;
a protective member located adjacent the sensor to shield the sensor from a surrounding environment for a selectable time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13)
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11. A system for sensing a biological agent, comprising:
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at least two sensors; and
at least two protective members, each being associated with a respective one of the sensors to prevent the respective sensor from interacting with a surrounding environment. - View Dependent Claims (12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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19. A method of sensing signals in a living body, comprising:
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a.) providing a sensor;
b.) providing a protective member to prevent the sensor from interacting with the living body;
c.) selectively disabling the protective member; and
d.) obtaining at least one signal from the sensor.
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