Garment for monitoring physiological functions and method of use thereof

A plurality of sensors are embedded in a form fitting garment similar to exercise togs such that the sensors are held in contact with or close proximity to the body. The sensors are connected via a plurality wires to an electronics module which is unintrusive being literally in its ultimate configur...

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Main Authors Cain Russell P, Charles, Jr. Harry K
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.11.2016
Subjects
ACCESSORIES
CALCULATING
CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS
COMPUTING
COUNTING
DIAGNOSIS
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OUTERWEAR
PHYSICS
PRINTED CIRCUITS
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS
SURGERY
WEARING APPAREL
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Summary:A plurality of sensors are embedded in a form fitting garment similar to exercise togs such that the sensors are held in contact with or close proximity to the body. The sensors are connected via a plurality wires to an electronics module which is unintrusive being literally in its ultimate configuration the size of a credit card. A range of thickness, from 6 mm (6 credit cards) down to 1 mm or less, is possible for the module inclusive of a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. The electronics module can be easily removed for garment maintenance (laundering).
Bibliography:Application Number: US201414271484