Integrated biosensor and simulation system for diagnosis and therapy

• US 8,370,071 B2
• Filed: 04/14/2009
• Issued: 02/05/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dennis Fernandez
• Original Assignee: Dennis Fernandez
• Inventors: Fernandez, Dennis S.
• Primary Examiner(s): DeJong, Eric S
• Application Number:
  US12/423,230
• Publication Number:
  US 20090253587A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,393 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 702/19
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2562/028 Microscale sensors, e.g. electromechanical sensors [MEMS]
• 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
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• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14539 for measuring pH
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• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14546 for measuring analytes not otherwise provided for, e.g. ions, cytochromes
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• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/415 the glands, e.g. tonsils, adenoids or thymus
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• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/686 Permanently implanted devices, e.g. pacemakers, other stimulators, biochips A61B5/6861 takes precedence
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• CPC Class Codes: C12Q 1/68 : involving nucleic acids
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• CPC Class Codes: G16H 50/50 : for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 70/60 : relating to pathologies
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Abstract

BioMEMS/NEMS appliance biologically monitors an individual, using biosensors to detect cellular components. Data is simulated or analyzed using systems-biology software, which provides diagnostic or therapeutic guidance.

Claims

1. A wirelessly-networked automated telemedicine apparatus computationally integrating HIV-based simulation and bio-sensing platforms for diagnosing an infectious disease or infection comprising:

a biosensor platform comprising a multi-functional array using one or more virus vector sensor coupled to a host bloodstream that detects homolog or mutation associated with human immunodeficiency virus or virus RNA;

an automated systems-biology platform comprising a controller integrated functionally with the biosensor platform using a software-implemented simulator program that computationally models the host systems-biology using the homolog or mutation detected by the bio sensor platform to verify or diagnose HIV-associated infection or infectious disease; and

a user interface coupled to access the bio-sensor and systems-biology platforms remotely via wireless communication network, thereby enabling diagnostic telemedicine service.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the host comprises a transplanted organ.