Methods, devices and systems for sensor with removable nodes
First Claim
1. An integrated sensor array for measuring a physical or physiological parameter of a body, comprising:
- a patch configured to be attached directly to the body;
a sensor hub coupled to the patch; and
a detachable sensor pod configured to detachably couple to the patch,wherein;
the patch comprises;
sensor hub wiring electrically coupled to the sensor hub;
a flexible layer mechanically coupled to the sensor hub and the sensor hub wiring; and
a docking area configured to receive the detachable sensor pod when the detachable sensor pod is mechanically coupled to the patch, the docking area including a connector electrically coupled to the sensor hub wiring, the connector configured to electrically couple the detachable sensor pod to the sensor hub when the detachable sensor pod is mechanically coupled to the patch;
the sensor hub is coupled with a first sensor and comprises;
one or more wireless transceivers;
a first energy storage element; and
a controller coupled to the one or more wireless transceivers, the first sensor, the sensor hub wiring, and the first energy storage element, wherein the controller is configured to perform operations comprising wirelessly communicating, via the one or more wireless transceivers, with a receiver external to the integrated sensor array and wirelessly communicating, via the one or more wireless transceivers, with the detachable sensor pod; and
the detachable sensor pod comprises;
a second sensor;
a second energy storage element; and
a wireless transmitter coupled to the second sensor and the second energy storage element, wherein the detachable sensor pod is configured to;
be powered by the first energy storage element of the sensor hub, via the connector, when the detachable sensor pod is mechanically coupled to the patch; and
wirelessly communicate, via the wireless transmitter, sensor readings obtained via the second sensor to the sensor hub when the detachable sensor pod is not mechanically coupled to the patch.
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Abstract
An integrated adhesive sensor array includes an adhesive a patch, a sensor hub, and a detachable sensor pod packaged as a unit. The patch may include a docking area for the detachable sensor pod. The detachable sensor pod may include at least one sensor and may be configured to be detached from the patch and applied to various locations on a body. The detachable sensor pod may send sensor data to the sensor hub via a wired link when on the patch and via a wireless link when detached from the patch. The sensor hub receives sensor data from the various sensors, and relays the data to a receiver. The sensor hub and detachable sensor pod may include indicators for communicating information. The sensor hub may include a power source for powering the sensor hub and a detachable sensor pod attached to the main sensor unit or patch.
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1. An integrated sensor array for measuring a physical or physiological parameter of a body, comprising:
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a patch configured to be attached directly to the body; a sensor hub coupled to the patch; and a detachable sensor pod configured to detachably couple to the patch, wherein; the patch comprises; sensor hub wiring electrically coupled to the sensor hub; a flexible layer mechanically coupled to the sensor hub and the sensor hub wiring; and a docking area configured to receive the detachable sensor pod when the detachable sensor pod is mechanically coupled to the patch, the docking area including a connector electrically coupled to the sensor hub wiring, the connector configured to electrically couple the detachable sensor pod to the sensor hub when the detachable sensor pod is mechanically coupled to the patch; the sensor hub is coupled with a first sensor and comprises; one or more wireless transceivers; a first energy storage element; and a controller coupled to the one or more wireless transceivers, the first sensor, the sensor hub wiring, and the first energy storage element, wherein the controller is configured to perform operations comprising wirelessly communicating, via the one or more wireless transceivers, with a receiver external to the integrated sensor array and wirelessly communicating, via the one or more wireless transceivers, with the detachable sensor pod; and the detachable sensor pod comprises; a second sensor; a second energy storage element; and a wireless transmitter coupled to the second sensor and the second energy storage element, wherein the detachable sensor pod is configured to; be powered by the first energy storage element of the sensor hub, via the connector, when the detachable sensor pod is mechanically coupled to the patch; and wirelessly communicate, via the wireless transmitter, sensor readings obtained via the second sensor to the sensor hub when the detachable sensor pod is not mechanically coupled to the patch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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