Wireless instrument for the remote monitoring of biological parameters and methods thereof
First Claim
1. A wireless instrument for monitoring a plurality of biological parameters comprising:
- A plurality of sensor means for measuring a plurality of biological parameters;
A data conversion means which is coupled to the biological parameter sensor means for converting the said measured biological sensor information to a digital format;
A processing means which is coupled to the data conversion means for collecting the said digitised sensor data and forming a digital data stream that comprises the collected digitised sensor data;
A transmitting means which modulates a radio frequency carrier signal with the said digital data stream to form a modulated radio frequency signal;
An antenna means which is coupled to the transmitting means to create a radiating electromagnetic field with the said modulated radio frequency signal;
An electrical power source that provides power for the said sensors, data conversion means, processing means, and transmitting means;
A microcontroller for providing the said data conversion means, the said processing means, and the said transmitting means; and
A sealed housing that is non-conductive, transparent to electromagnetic energy, and impervious to the monitored environment.
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Abstract
A wireless instrument and methods for the remote monitoring of a plurality of biological parameters is described. The instrument includes a means of receiving data from a plurality of sensors, a means for converting the sensor data to a digital format, a means for collating the digitised sensor data into a single digital data stream, a transmitter for modulating a carrier signal with the digital data stream to create a modulated signal suitable for wireless transmission, an antenna for generating a radiating electromagnetic field to be received by a remote receiver, and an electrical power source. In a further embodiment, an additional means is provided for including an identification code in the transmitted digital data stream. In a further embodiment, an additional means is provided for monitoring operational parameters of the instrument and the inclusion of the monitored operational parameters in the transmitted digital data stream. In a further embodiment, an additional means is provided that allows for receiving signals from a remote transmitter for the remote manipulation of the instrument. In a further embodiment, the electrical power source is rechargeable and a recharging means is provided. A method is described for encapsulating the instrument in a one-piece housing that may include additional materials for increasing the mass of the instrument.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless instrument for monitoring a plurality of biological parameters comprising:
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A plurality of sensor means for measuring a plurality of biological parameters;
A data conversion means which is coupled to the biological parameter sensor means for converting the said measured biological sensor information to a digital format;
A processing means which is coupled to the data conversion means for collecting the said digitised sensor data and forming a digital data stream that comprises the collected digitised sensor data;
A transmitting means which modulates a radio frequency carrier signal with the said digital data stream to form a modulated radio frequency signal;
An antenna means which is coupled to the transmitting means to create a radiating electromagnetic field with the said modulated radio frequency signal;
An electrical power source that provides power for the said sensors, data conversion means, processing means, and transmitting means;
A microcontroller for providing the said data conversion means, the said processing means, and the said transmitting means; and
A sealed housing that is non-conductive, transparent to electromagnetic energy, and impervious to the monitored environment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for remotely monitoring a plurality of biological parameters which includes the steps of:
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Measuring a plurality of biological parameters by way of a plurality of sensor means;
Converting the said plurality of measured biological parameters from the said plurality of sensor means to a digital format by way of a conversion means;
Combining the said plurality of digitised biological parameter sensor data into a digital data stream by way of a processing means;
Modulating a radio frequency carrier signal with the said digital data stream to produce a modulated radio frequency signal by way of a transmitting means; and
Coupling the said modulated radio frequency signal to a remote receiver by way of a radiating electromagnetic field produced by an antenna means. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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