Integrated self-contained recorder of biological data for small animal research
First Claim
1. A system for recording biological data from a small animal, comprising:
- external stationary scientific equipment having an external stationary sensor and an emitter, wherein the external stationary sensor registers animal behavior information of a small animal bearing a recorder;
the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment transmits the registered animal behavior information to the recorder of the same small animal bearing the recorder,the recorder comprising;
a biological signal sensor configured to sense at least one biological signal from a small animal;
a convertor configured to convert the at least one biological signal to digital data;
a sensor configured to receive the animal behavior information sent from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment and to synchronize the animal behavior information with the digital data locally at the recorder;
a data storage unit integrated to the recorder and configured to store the digital data synchronized with the animal behavior information received from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment locally at the recorder;
a data output configured for transporting the stored digital data from the recorder after a recording session; and
,a power source.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for the recording of physiological variables in small animals are described. The apparatus is an integrated self-contained recorder including a converter of biological signals into a digital form, a data storage unit, a data output for transporting the stored data from the recorder after the end of recording session, a power source and an electrical connector arranged for connection of the recorder with at least one sensor of biological signal and mechanical fixation of the recorder at the head of an animal. The recorder may contain a sensor, which receives signals from an external source for synchronization of the stored data with external equipment or observed/registered animal behavior.
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30 Claims
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1. A system for recording biological data from a small animal, comprising:
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external stationary scientific equipment having an external stationary sensor and an emitter, wherein the external stationary sensor registers animal behavior information of a small animal bearing a recorder; the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment transmits the registered animal behavior information to the recorder of the same small animal bearing the recorder, the recorder comprising; a biological signal sensor configured to sense at least one biological signal from a small animal; a convertor configured to convert the at least one biological signal to digital data; a sensor configured to receive the animal behavior information sent from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment and to synchronize the animal behavior information with the digital data locally at the recorder; a data storage unit integrated to the recorder and configured to store the digital data synchronized with the animal behavior information received from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment locally at the recorder; a data output configured for transporting the stored digital data from the recorder after a recording session; and
,a power source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of measuring physiological variables in a small animal, comprising:
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providing external stationary scientific equipment having an external stationary sensor and an emitter, wherein the external stationary sensor registers animal behavior information of a small animal bearing a recorder, and the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment transmits the registered animal behavior information to the recorder of the same small animal bearing the recorder, providing the recorder comprising;
a biological signal sensor configured to sense at least one biological signal from the small animal;
a converter configured to convert the at least one biological signal to digital data;
a sensor configured to receive information sent from external stationary scientific equipment and to synchronize the information with the digital data locally at the recorder;
a data storage unit integrated to the recorder and configured to store the digital data synchronized with the information received from the external stationary scientific equipment locally at the recorder;
a data output configured for transporting stored data from the recorder after a recording session, and a power source;fixing the recorder to the small animal; registering the animal behavior information by the external stationary sensor of the external stationary scientific equipment; sending the animal behavior information from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment to the recorder; acquiring the at least one biological signal from the small animal via the biological signal sensor; converting the at least one biological signal to the digital data; receiving the animal behavior information from the external stationary scientific equipment locally at the recorder; and
,synchronizing the animal behavior information with the digital data locally at the recorder. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for recording biological data from a small animal, comprising:
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external stationary scientific equipment having a user interface and an emitter, wherein animal behavior information is obtained from a small animal bearing a recorder and inputted by an operator or an observer into the user interface of the external stationary scientific equipment, and the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment transmits the inputted animal behavior information to the recorder of the same small animal bearing the recorder, the recorder comprising; a biological signal sensor configured to sense at least one biological signal from a small animal; a convertor configured to convert the at least one biological signal to digital data; a sensor configured to receive the animal behavior information inputted into the user interface and sent from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment and to synchronize the animal behavior information with the digital data locally at the recorder; a data storage unit integrated to the recorder and configured to store the digital data synchronized with the animal behavior information received from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment locally at the recorder; a data output configured for transporting the stored digital data from the recorder after a recording session; and
,a power source. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A system for recording biological data from a small animal, comprising:
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external stationary scientific equipment having an external stationary stimulator to provide stimulation to a small animal bearing a recorder and an emitter, and the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment transmits animal stimulation information to the recorder of the same small animal bearing the recorder, the recorder comprising; a biological signal sensor configured to sense at least one biological signal from a small animal; a convertor configured to convert the at least one biological signal to digital data; a sensor configured to receive the animal stimulation information sent from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment and to synchronize the animal stimulation information with the digital data locally at the recorder; a data storage unit integrated to the recorder and configured to store the digital data synchronized with the animal stimulation information received from the emitter of the external stationary scientific equipment locally at the recorder; a data output configured for transporting the stored digital data from the recorder after a recording session; and
,a power source. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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