Implant for in-vivo parameter monitoring, processing and transmitting
Abstract
The present invention relates to a completely implantable intracranial pressure monitor, which can couple to existing fluid shunting systems as well as other internal monitoring probes. The implant sensor produces an analog data signal which is then converted electronically to a digital pulse by generation of a spreading code signal and then transmitted to a location outside the patient by a radio-frequency transmitter to an external receiver. The implanted device can receive power from an internal source as well as an inductive external source. Remote control of the implant is also provided by a control receiver which passes commands from an external source to the implant system logic. Alarm parameters can be programmed into the device which are capable of producing an audible or visual alarm signal. The utility of the monitor can be greatly expanded by using multiple pressure sensors simultaneously or by combining sensors of various physiological types.
- Inventors:
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- Knoxville, TN
- Greenback, TN
- London, TN
- Clinton, TN
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corp
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1003015
- Patent Number(s):
- 7621878
- Application Number:
- 10/374,928
- Assignee:
- UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61M - DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-96OR22464
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
Citation Formats
Ericson, Milton N, McKnight, Timothy E, Smith, Stephen F, and Hylton, James O. Implant for in-vivo parameter monitoring, processing and transmitting. United States: N. p., 2009.
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Ericson, Milton N, McKnight, Timothy E, Smith, Stephen F, & Hylton, James O. Implant for in-vivo parameter monitoring, processing and transmitting. United States.
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"Implant for in-vivo parameter monitoring, processing and transmitting". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1003015.
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