DISPOSABLE BIOMETRIC PATCH DEVICE

• US 20140275932A1
• Filed: 03/11/2014
• Published: 09/18/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Vital Connect, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Vital Connect, Inc.
• Inventors: ZADIG, Stephen
• Granted Patent: US 10,772,522 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/391
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0285 Apparatus for single use
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/045 with a separable interface unit, e.g. for communication
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2562/0219 Inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers, gyroscopes, tilt switches
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/01 Measuring temperature of body parts ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue clinical contact thermometers G01K13/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0205 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02438 with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/08 Detecting, measuring or recording devices for evaluating the respiratory organs A61B5/0205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0826 Detecting or evaluating apnoea events A61B5/4818 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1117 Fall detection
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/282 Holders for multiple electrodes for introduction into the body A61B5/287
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/332 Portable devices specially adapted therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4815 Sleep quality
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4818 Sleep apnoea
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6833 Adhesive patches
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/68335 including release sheets or liners

Abstract

A system and method for health monitoring are disclosed. The system includes a patch device and an electronic module coupled to the patch device. The method includes providing a patch device, coupling an electronic module to the patch device to provide a wearable device, and monitoring health of a user using the wearable device.

Claims

1. A system for health monitoring, the system comprising:

a patch device; and

an electronic module coupled to the patch device.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the patch device is disposable and the electronic module is reusable.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the disposable patch device further comprises:

a top layer;

a sub-assembly layer coupled to the top layer; and

a bottom layer coupled to the sub-assembly layer.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the top layer comprises a first layer with two circular areas on opposite ends of the first layer and a chamber area that resides on top of the first layer to house the reusable electronic module.

5. The system of claim 3, wherein the top layer comprises any of closed cell foam and polyethylene foam, further wherein the top layer is coated with an anti-static material.

6. The system of claim 3, further comprising:

a first intermediate layer that is coupled between the top layer and the sub-assembly layer.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the first intermediate layer comprises a disk layer, an adhesive disk layer coupled to the disk layer, and an adhesive intermediate layer to create a waterproof bond for the disposable patch device.

8. The system of claim 3, wherein the sub-assembly layer comprises an electronic flex circuit.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the electronic flex circuit includes at least two electrodes, a battery, and integrated connector circuits for the attachment of the reusable electronic module.

10. The system of claim 9, further comprising:

a second intermediate layer that is coupled between the sub-assembly layer and the bottom layer.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the second intermediate layer comprises an adhesive die cut layer and a foam layer coupled to the adhesive die cut layer to create a waterproof seal over the sub-assembly layer.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the foam layer comprises any of closed cell foam and polyethylene foam.

13. The system of claim 11, wherein both the adhesive die cut layer and the foam layer include a sealable flap and two circular holes.

14. The system of claim 13, further comprising:

a flap layer coupled to the sealable flap of the adhesive die cut layer to prevent the adhesive die cut layer from sticking to the reusable electronic module.

15. The system of claim 13, wherein the bottom layer comprises an adhesive bottom layer and a release liner coupled to the adhesive bottom layer.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the adhesive bottom layer includes both the sealable flap and the two circular holes, further wherein the release liner only includes the sealable flap.

17. The system of claim 16, further comprising:

at least two electrode gels that are coupled to the at least two electrodes of the sub-assembly layer via the two circular holes.

18. The system of claim 15, wherein the adhesive bottom layer comprises a plurality of stacked adhesive layers that are each separately removed via a corresponding tab.

19. The system of claim 17, further comprising:

a plurality of notches cut into the disposable patch device to enhance adherence and conformance.

20. A method for health monitoring, the method comprising:

providing a patch device;

coupling an electronic module to the patch device to provide a wearable device; and

monitoring health of a user using the wearable device.