| 摘要 |
A multi-electrode patch 150 for abdominal electrophysiological detection comprises a flexible substrate 100 interconnecting a plurality of electrodes 1-5. In one embodiment the patch comprises a module unit 16 for removably engaging with an electronic readout device for detecting a maternal and/or fetal electrophysiological signal from the electrodes, wherein the module unit comprises a mechanical means for removable mechanical engagement with a housing of the readout device, and an electrical connection between the electrodes and the readout device, wherein engaging the patch with the readout device comprises engaging both the mechanical means and the electrical connection. In another embodiment the flexible substrate comprises a flexible substructure 13 wherein the electrodes are conformable to a surface such that the relative positions of the electrodes can be adjusted by deforming the flexible substructure. In a further embodiment the patch comprises a security device for electrically authenticating the patch to the electronic readout device for detecting maternal and/or fetal electrophysiological signals, such as ECG, heart rate or uterine activity. |
