Physiological sensor placement and signal transmission device
First Claim
1. An apparatus for facilitating connection of a biomedical electrode array having one or more electrodes to a monitoring, diagnostic, or stimulating device, which comprises:
- a garment member for positioning relative to a body portion of a subject; and
at least one signal transmission pathway comprising a conductive thread stitched into the garment member to affix the signal transmission pathway to the garment member, the at least one signal transmission pathway having a first end terminating at an aperture that extends through the garment member and connectable to an electrode, and a second end connectable to the monitoring, diagnostic, or stimulating device, the at least one signal transmission pathway adapted for transmitting signals between the electrode and the monitoring, diagnostic, or stimulating device.
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Abstract
A garment is used to facilitate the placement of biomedical sensors or other electrodes on the body. The garment is comfortable and allows freedom of movement much like typical clothing. Textile based electrical components are included in the garment which are capable of transmitting an electrical signal to and from various external electrodes placed on the body. A textile based EMI shield protects the signals from electromagnetic interference. The garment may take any form such as a vest, sports bra, long sleeve shirt, bonnet, or other form and may provide access to an electrode placement site without requiring removal of the garment.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus for facilitating connection of a biomedical electrode array having one or more electrodes to a monitoring, diagnostic, or stimulating device, which comprises:
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a garment member for positioning relative to a body portion of a subject; and at least one signal transmission pathway comprising a conductive thread stitched into the garment member to affix the signal transmission pathway to the garment member, the at least one signal transmission pathway having a first end terminating at an aperture that extends through the garment member and connectable to an electrode, and a second end connectable to the monitoring, diagnostic, or stimulating device, the at least one signal transmission pathway adapted for transmitting signals between the electrode and the monitoring, diagnostic, or stimulating device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus for connection to a biomedical electrode array having a plurality of biomedical electrodes, which comprises:
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a garment member for positioning relative to a body portion of a subject and having at least one aperture providing access to one or more biomedical electrodes positionable on the subject; a plurality of signal transmission pathways having a first end terminating at the at least one aperture, each pathway comprising a conductive thread stitched into the garment member to affix the signal transmission pathway to the garment member, and each pathway adapted to transmit an electrical signal; a plurality of electrode connectors electrically coupled to the first ends of respective signal transmission pathways proximate to the at least one aperture, the electrode connectors adapted for connection to respective ones of the biomedical electrodes; and an adapter for electrically coupling the signal transmission pathways to an external monitoring or stimulating device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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