TONGUE SENSORS FOR MONITORING MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND TONGUE STIMULATION

摘要

An implantable tongue sensor/stimulator device is disclosed for sensing and monitoring physiological parameters and providing a reactive stimulation to a patient. The device includes a main upper disc member carrying one or more micro-biomedical sensors for sensing multiple physiological parameters and one or more stimulation electrodes for creating stimulating sensations in the tongue, a lower tongue plate member that includes a battery for powering the device circuitry and a locking mechanism for locking the device in place when it is implanted, and an intermediate assembly including a central tongue rod member and conducting tubes for penetrating a tongue and connecting the upper disc with the lower disc. The device contains a wireless transmitter for transmitting data from the device.

主权项

1. An implantable tongue sensor/stimulator device for sensing and monitoring physiological parameters and providing stimulation to a patient comprising:
(a) a main upper disc member carrying one or more micro-biomedical sensors for sensing multiple physiological parameters and one or more stimulation electrodes for creating stimulating sensations in the tongue and containing a wireless transmitter for transmitting data from the device; (b) a lower tongue plate assembly including a lower tongue plate, a power source for powering the device circuitry and a locking mechanism for locking the lower tongue plate in place on the device when it is implanted; and (c) an intermediate assembly including an internal central locking rod member, for extending through a tongue and connecting the main upper disc with the lower tongue plate both mechanically and electrically.