Body worn sensor and device harness

• US 20060069320A1
• Filed: 09/08/2004
• Published: 03/30/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Matryx Group Inc.
• Original Assignee: Matryx Group Inc.
• Inventors: Wolff, Steven B., Erickson, Gary D., Guzzetta, J. James
• Application Number:
  US10/937,539
• Publication Number:
  US 20060069320A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/509
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/282 Holders for multiple electrodes for introduction into the body A61B5/287
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6831 Straps, bands or harnesses

Abstract

A body worn harness supporting biosensors and devices in a form fitting structure for medical long-term ambulatory operation. The supported devices provide processing, storage, and communicating of the biosensor data captured. Integrated body motion generators generate power. In addition rapid acting zero insertion force mechanical and electrical connectors are provided for the interconnection of the biosensors, devices, and power sources.

Claims

1. A method of electro-mechanically supporting a plurality of biosensors and computing device or devices communicating and processing said biosensors'"'"' signals;

mounted on the body of an ambulatory patient comprising;

supporting a plurality of biosensors on a form fitting harness;

locating the biosensors accurately with a biosensor location template;

connecting the biosensors to the device or devices with embedded cables;

connecting the device or devices with a waterproof rapid attaching connector.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of supporting a plurality of biosensors comprises:

supporting of, but limited to, ECG, EEG, oxygen, breathing, sound, and motion sensors.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of supporting ECG biosensors comprises:

interfacing to standard ECG electrode and their water resistant connectors;

interfacing to dry contact ECG sensors such as capacitive, active, and optical types.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of devices communicating and processing said biosensors'"'"' signals comprises:

communicating via wireless and/or wired devices;

recording and/or processing said biosensor signals;

displaying user interface elements usable by the patient;

affixing said device to the harness and located over a standard ECG electrode patch increasing said device weight resistant capacity;

positioning said device over the body'"'"'s surface for direct sensor access;

transforming said ECG biosensors'"'"' signals within the device into that of a variety of alternative ECG lead set waveforms.

Dependy

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of mechanically supporting a plurality of biosensors and devices comprises:

contouring on the body a form-fitted, secure, and comfortable harness;

utilizing_water resistant, reusable or disposable, sterilize-able harness design and materials;

applying an adhesive backing in discrete positions or continuously along the body side;

utilizing the adhesive power of standard ECG electrodes patch to support the harness.

6. The method of claim 2, wherein the step of supporting a plurality of biosensors comprises:

receiving electrical power from a body motion powered generator;

integration of said body motion powered generator within said harness;

utilizing power generation materials, including, but not limited to, optical, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, capacitive and magnetostrictive;

sensing materials can be utilized separately or in combination.

7. The method of claim 3, wherein the step of supporting ECG biosensors comprises:

sealing said standard ECG electrode connector from any water, food, and body fluids.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of sensor location template comprises:

locating said ECG biosensors'"'"' locations on the body for optimum lead, EASI lead, and the Precordial leads;

utilizing a single harness for all adult body sizes;

deploying each lead set in different harnesses.

9. The method of claim 4, wherein the steps of alternative ECG lead sets comprising:

selecting one of, but not limited to, optimum lead, EASI lead, and Precordials for 12 leads.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of supporting ECG biosensors comprises:

connecting said biosensors to said device(s) with embedded cables.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of supporting the devices comprises:

connecting said device or devices with a waterproof rapid attaching connector.