CONTINUOUS OPTODE FLUORESCENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

摘要

Presently described are systems and methods for the continuous, accurate, low cost measurement of the concentration of target molecule(s), e.g., analytes, such as metabolites and ions, using analyte-specific, light-emitting agents, e.g., fluorescent nanosensors.

主权项

1. An optical sensor (optode) system comprising:
(i) at least one analyte-specific, light-emitting agent, which emits light in the presence of the analyte; (ii) a sensor device configured to detect non-invasively the light emitted by the agent, the sensor device comprising a plurality of LEDs, at least one photodiode configured to detect light emitted from the light-emitting agent, an SOC/microprocessor, and transceiver to receive/transmit data wirelessly and, optionally, a photodiode light filter; and (iii) a display, wherein the system is configured such that the sensor quantifies the in vivo levels or concentration of the analyte and displays the information graphically on the display.