摘要 |
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for locating and tracking persons by use of an implantable device (10) composed of biocompatible materials in all areas where contact with organic tissue occurs. The gross anatomic site of the device (10) includes any limb, the torso, including bac k and perineum, the neck, and the head. The surgical anatomic site of the devi ce (10) includes: 1) Supramuscular: for examples, deep in the epidermis, dermis , and subcutaneous fat, on or attached to muscle and/or muscle fascia; 2) Intramuscular: for example, within or between the muscles of a limb; 3) Submuscular: for example, deep in a large muscle; 4) Intraluminal: for example, within the lumen of an organ which has a naturally occurring orific e; and 5) Intracavitary: for example, intrathoracic or intraperitoneal. |