Appartus and method for measuring biologic parameters

Abstract

Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 200480011281.5 with the filing date of February 26, 2004, entitled "Instrument and Method for Measuring Biological Parameters". field of invention [0002] The invention includes support and sensing structures positioned in physiological pathways for measuring bodily function and controlling abnormalities indicated by the measurements. Background of the invention [0003] Confounding factors and variables can introduce significant sources of error that render the measured biological parameters of no clinical value. In order to avoid said interfering factors and obtain an undisturbed signal, invasive and semi-invasive methods have been employed. These methods have many disadvantages, including difficulty in long-term continuous monitoring. Non-invasive methods also fail to bring about the desired clinical usefulness. Placing the sensor on the skin in the presence of interfering factors and...

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Problems solved by technology

[0010] Measuring core temperature routinely in a hospital and / or continuously requires an invasive procedure, inserting a tube into the body or by ingesting a thermometer pill, which is very difficult and dangerous

Thermometer pills can cause diarrhea, measure the temperature of ingested fluid / food instead of body temperature, and can cause fatal complications if the pill blocks ducts to the pancreas or liver

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