Sensor for Determining Contact
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1. A sensor comprising:
- a. An array of sensels;
b. a microelectronic device;
c. a power source;
wherein the sensor is attached to the microelectronic device providing a contiguous chamber with the sensor and the microelectronic device;
wherein the sensor may optionally adhere to a portion of skin; and
wherein the sensels comprise wetness sensels, pressure sensels, and combinations thereof.
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Abstract
A sensor for determining the level of contact between the consumer and the absorbent article and/or with bodily fluids is provided. The sensor comprises wetness sensels, pressure sensels, and combinations thereof. The sensor further comprises a microelectronic device and a power source. The sensor is attached to the microelectronic device providing a contiguous chamber with the sensor and the microelectronic device. The sensor may attach to a portion of skin.
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1. A sensor comprising:
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a. An array of sensels; b. a microelectronic device; c. a power source; wherein the sensor is attached to the microelectronic device providing a contiguous chamber with the sensor and the microelectronic device; wherein the sensor may optionally adhere to a portion of skin; and wherein the sensels comprise wetness sensels, pressure sensels, and combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A sensor for detecting pressure or wetness, comprising:
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a. a plurality of sensels; b. a microelectronic device; wherein the sensor is attached to the microelectronic device providing a contiguous chamber with the pressure sensor and the microelectronic device; wherein the plurality of sensels detect pressure in the form of contact between an absorbent article and a portion of a body and contact with bodily fluids.
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- 14. The sensor of claim 14, wherein the sensor detects pressure in the range of 0.01 to about 5 pounds per square inch.
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16. The sensor of claim 16, wherein the sensor registers a signal for at least 24 hours.
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19. A method of observing the contact and interaction between a consumer and an absorbent article, the method comprising:
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a. affixing an absorbent article to a consumer'"'"'s panties in a crotch region; b. donning the panties and positioning the article in close contact with the vaginal area; c. adhering a plurality of sensors comprising an array of sensels to the area of the body located between the article and the body in the vaginal area, wherein the sensels detect contact in the form of pressure and/or contact with bodily fluids; d. recording data during use while the consumer performs active and passive tasks; and e. analyzing the recorded data to determine the contact and interaction between the consumer and the article. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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