| 摘要 |
An interface between the external and internal environments associated with an essentially closed system, such as a human body, comprises an oral implant 10. The oral implant 10 includes one or more chambers 40 capable of containing materials delivered and/or receiving materials extracted by the implant. Micro- and nano-mechanical and electro-mechanical components, such as microfluidic pumps 30, perform the mechanics of the delivery and/or extraction of material via the oral implant 10. Miniature testing devices, such as a "lab-on-a-chip" 290, can be associated with the oral implant 10 to perform in situ testing on material extracted via the implant. Communications means, including wireless communications, associated with the oral implant 10 allow for remote control of the implant and/or remote reporting of information associated with the implant, such as test results. |
