18407265. WEARABLE, NON-INTRUSIVE MICRONEEDLE SENSOR simplified abstract (The Regents of the University of California)
Contents
- 1 WEARABLE, NON-INTRUSIVE MICRONEEDLE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WEARABLE, NON-INTRUSIVE MICRONEEDLE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Wearable Microneedle Sensor Patch Platform for Continuous Biomarker Monitoring
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
WEARABLE, NON-INTRUSIVE MICRONEEDLE SENSOR
Organization Name
The Regents of the University of California
Inventor(s)
Farshad Tehrani of San Diego CA (US)
Joseph Wang of San Diego CA (US)
Hazhir Teymourian of San Diego CA (US)
WEARABLE, NON-INTRUSIVE MICRONEEDLE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18407265 titled 'WEARABLE, NON-INTRUSIVE MICRONEEDLE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a wearable microneedle sensor patch platform for continuous monitoring of biomarkers in biofluids.
- The device includes a microneedle sensor unit with spiked microneedle structures as sensor electrodes.
- An electronics unit processes detectable signals associated with biomarkers.
- The platform is non-intrusive and can monitor multiple biomarkers continuously.
Key Features and Innovation
- Wearable microneedle sensor patch platform for continuous biomarker monitoring.
- Microneedle sensor unit with spiked microneedle structures as sensor electrodes.
- Non-intrusive and can monitor multiple biomarkers in biofluids.
- Electrical interconnections couple electrodes to electronics unit for signal processing.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in healthcare for continuous monitoring of biomarkers in patients. It can also be applied in sports science for real-time monitoring of athletes' performance and health. Pharmaceutical companies can utilize it for drug development and testing.
Problems Solved
Enables continuous monitoring of biomarkers without the need for invasive procedures. Provides real-time data on health status, allowing for timely interventions. Improves patient care by offering a non-intrusive and convenient monitoring solution.
Benefits
Enhances healthcare monitoring by providing continuous and real-time data. Facilitates early detection of health issues through continuous biomarker monitoring. Improves patient comfort and compliance with non-intrusive monitoring technology.
Commercial Applications
Title: Wearable Microneedle Sensor Patch Platform for Continuous Biomarker Monitoring This technology has potential commercial applications in healthcare monitoring devices market. It can also be utilized in sports science equipment and pharmaceutical research and development.
Prior Art
No information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research
There is ongoing research in the development of new biomarkers for monitoring and the enhancement of sensor technology for improved accuracy and sensitivity.
Questions about Wearable Microneedle Sensor Patch Platform for Continuous Biomarker Monitoring
How does the microneedle sensor patch platform improve patient care?
The microneedle sensor patch platform enables continuous monitoring of biomarkers without invasive procedures, providing real-time data on health status for timely interventions.
What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
This technology can be applied in healthcare monitoring devices, sports science equipment, and pharmaceutical research and development, offering continuous biomarker monitoring capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed here are devices, systems, and methods for continuous monitoring of biomarkers using a wearable, non-intrusive microneedle sensor patch platform. In some aspects, a wearable, non-intrusive microneedle sensor device includes a microneedle sensor unit couplable to an electronics unit, where the microneedle sensor unit comprises a substrate, an array of spiked microneedle structures configured as electrochemical sensor electrodes, an array of base structures that encase a lower portion of spiked microneedle structures, and electrical interconnections that electrically couple the electrodes to the electronics unit for processing of detectable signals associated with one or multiple biomarkers in a biofluid.
