Physiological Monitoring Apparatus
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1. An earring configured to be attached to an ear of a subject, the earring comprising:
- at least one physiological sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject; and
a transmitter configured to transmit signals from the at least one physiological sensor to a remote device.
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Abstract
Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed.
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1. An earring configured to be attached to an ear of a subject, the earring comprising:
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at least one physiological sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject; and a transmitter configured to transmit signals from the at least one physiological sensor to a remote device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An earring configured to be attached to an ear of a subject, the earring comprising:
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at least one optical emitter configured to direct light to a region of the ear of the subject; at least one optical detector configured to detect light absorbed, scattered, and/or reflected by the ear region; and a transmitter configured to transmit signals from the at least one optical detector to a remote device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 13. An earring configured to be attached to an ear of a subject, wherein the earring comprises a transdermal drug delivery system.
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