JPWO2020214826A5

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Publication number: JPWO2020214826A5
Application number: JP2021561705A
Authority: JP
Publication date: 2023-04-11

Claims

An electrocardiogram (ECG) device configured to transmit at least one signal in response to electrical activity of a wearer's heart, comprising:
a disposable part,
a base configured for placement on a wearer's body, the base including at least one mechanical connector portion;
a plurality of cables and corresponding external ECG electrodes secured to the wearer's body and configured to output one or more signals responsive to electrical activity of the wearer's heart;
a first plurality of electrical connectors, at least some of each of which is associated with one of the plurality of cables;
a disposable part comprising
a reusable part configured to mechanically and electrically mate with the disposable part, comprising:
a hub including at least one mechanical connector portion configured to removably secure to at least one mechanical connector portion of the base of the disposable;
a second plurality of electrical connectors, each configured to electrically connect with one of the first plurality of electrical connectors of the disposable; ,
an output connector port configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to the one or more signals output by the external ECG electrodes of the disposable part. Electrocardiogram (ECG) device.

The disposable portion is a first internal ECG electrode disposed at least partially within the base for outputting one or more signals responsive to electrical activity of the wearer's heart. further comprising a first internal ECG electrode configured and associated with one of the first plurality of electrical connectors;
2. The output connector port of claim 1, wherein the output connector port is further configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to the one or more signals output by the first internal ECG electrodes of the disposable. ECG apparatus as described.

The base is configured to secure the disposable part to the skin of the wearer's body, the base secures the disposable part to the skin of the wearer's body, and the reusable part comprises: 2. The ECG device of claim 1 , wherein the reusable portion does not contact the skin when mechanically and electrically mated with the disposable portion.

The disposable portion further includes a flexible circuit comprising a first plurality of conductive strips and a second plurality of conductive strips configured to electrically connect to the plurality of cables. and conductive strips, wherein said first plurality of electrical connectors of said disposable part comprises said second plurality of conductive strips of said flexible circuit. ECG apparatus as described.

said flexible circuit of said disposable part further comprising at least one additional conductive strip spaced from said first and second plurality of conductive strips;
said reusable part being operably disposed by said hub and electrically connected to said at least one additional conductive strip of said flexible circuit of said disposable part; 5. The ECG device of claim 4 , further comprising at least one additional electrical connector that can determine whether the disposable is an approved product.

The disposable portion is a first internal ECG electrode disposed at least partially within the base for outputting one or more signals responsive to electrical activity of the wearer's heart. further comprising a first internal ECG electrode configured and associated with one of the first plurality of electrical connectors;
the output connector port is further configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to the one or more signals output by the first internal ECG electrodes of the disposable;
The flexible circuit further includes a first opening and a first conductive ring disposed along the first opening, the first conductive ring extending into the first interior. 4. A device configured to electrically connect to a portion of an ECG electrode, wherein said one of said first plurality of electrical connectors is electrically coupled to said first conductive ring. 6. ECG device according to 4 or 5 .

The disposable portion further comprises a second internal ECG electrode disposed at least partially within the base and spaced apart from the first internal ECG electrode, the second internal ECG electrode being grounded. configured to function as electrodes, one of the first plurality of electrical connectors being associated with the second internal ECG electrode;
The flexible circuit further includes a second opening and a second conductive ring positioned along the second opening, the second opening spaced apart from the first opening. 7. The ECG device of claim 6 , wherein said second conductive ring is configured to electrically connect to a portion of said second internal ECG electrode.

The base of the disposable portion further includes a plurality of pin supports, each of the plurality of pin supports aligning the flexible circuit with the flexible circuit when the reusable portion is mated with the disposable portion. wherein one of a second plurality of conductive strips is configured to be placed in electrical contact with one of said second plurality of electrical connectors of said reusable portion. Item 8. The ECG device according to any one of Items 4 to 7 .

9. The ECG device of claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of pin supports is flexible and non-straight .

said at least one mechanical connector portion of said hub of said reusable part including at least one groove;
said at least one mechanical connector portion of said base of said disposable part comprising at least one clip configured to be removably secured within said at least one groove of said reusable part ;
The at least one groove comprises a first groove located at a first end of the hub and a second groove located at a second end of the hub opposite the first end. 2 grooves,
The at least one clip comprises a first clip located at a first end of the base and a second clip located at a second end of the base opposite the first end. 10. The ECG device of any one of claims 1-9 , comprising two clips .

The reusable part comprises:
a processor;
a first temperature sensor for measuring temperature through the wearer's skin and a second temperature sensor for measuring at least one ambient temperature inside and outside the reusable part;
2. The ECG device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to determine the core body temperature of the wearer based on temperature data received from both the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor. .

The base of the disposable part further includes a first opening , and the first temperature sensor is positioned in the first opening of the disposable part when the reusable part is mated with the disposable part. configured to align with
A lower portion of the reusable part has a second opening configured to align with the first opening in the base of the disposable part when the reusable part is mated with the disposable part. has a department,
The reusable part further includes a housing, a portion of the housing extending through the second opening in the lower portion of the reusable part, the first temperature sensor positioned within the housing. 12. The ECG device of claim 11 , wherein the ECG device is positioned at the

A circuit board positioned between the first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor, wherein the first temperature sensor is aligned with the second temperature sensor when the reusable part is mated with the disposable part. 13. The ECG device of Claim 11 or 12 , further comprising a circuit board configured to be positioned closer to the wearer's skin than the temperature sensor .

The reusable part further includes a cable connected to the output connector port, neither the disposable part nor the reusable part includes a power source, and the reusable part includes a cable connected to the external 14. The ECG device of any one of claims 1-13 , configured to receive power from the cable when connected to a power source .

The reusable part further comprises a motion sensor configured to measure acceleration of the wearer when the reusable part is mated with the disposable part , the ECG device of claims 1 to 14 , stops collecting, processing and/or transmitting physiological data responsive to the wearer's cardiac activity and/or body temperature data upon detecting movement of the wearer in which the wearer's motion exceeds a threshold. An ECG device according to any one of the preceding paragraphs.

4. The reusable portion is configured such that none of the electrical connectors of the second plurality contact the flat surface when the reusable portion is placed on the flat surface. 16. ECG device according to any one of clauses 1-15 .

An electrocardiogram (ECG) device including a disposable portion, the disposable portion comprising:
a base comprising one or more substrates and configured to be secured to a wearer's body;
a plurality of cables and corresponding external ECG electrodes secured to the wearer's body and configured to detect electrical signals responsive to the wearer's cardiac activity;
partially surrounded by a portion of the base and including a first plurality of conductive strips and a second plurality of conductive strips, each of the first plurality of conductive strips comprising the plurality of conductive strips; a flexible circuit electrically connected to each of the cables, the second plurality of conductive strips configured to transmit electrical signals responsive to electrical activity of the wearer's heart;
and wherein said base, said plurality of cables and said flexible circuit form a unitary structure .

18. The ECG device of Claim 17 , wherein the disposable portion does not include a battery.

19. The ECG device of claim 17 or 18 , wherein the disposable portion does not include a processor.

20. The ECG device of any one of claims 17-19 , wherein the disposable portion further comprises at least one substrate configured to allow the base to be secured to the skin of the wearer's body.

21. The ECG device of Claim 20 , wherein the at least one substrate comprises a thermally conductive material.

said disposable portion further comprising at least one internal ECG electrode disposed at least partially within said base, said at least one internal ECG electrode electrically connected to said flexible circuit; 22. The ECG device of any one of claims 17-21 .

The flexible circuit has at least one opening and at least one disposed along the at least one opening and configured to electrically connect to a portion of the at least one internal ECG electrode. 23. The ECG device of any one of claims 17-22 , further comprising two conductive rings.

said at least one internal ECG electrode comprises two internal ECG electrodes;
said at least one opening comprises two openings;
24. The ECG device of Claim 23 , wherein the at least one conductive ring includes two conductive rings.

The base includes a plurality of pin supports, each of the plurality of pin supports configured to support one of the second plurality of conductive strips of the flexible circuit. 25. The ECG device of any one of claims 17-24 , wherein the ECG device is

26. The ECG device of Claim 25 , wherein each of the plurality of pin supports is flexible.

27. The ECG device of Claims 25 or 26 , wherein each of the plurality of pin supports is non-straight.

28. The ECG device of Claim 27 , wherein each of the plurality of pin supports is arcuate.

29. The ECG device of any one of claims 17-28 , wherein the plurality of cables are permanently secured to the external ECG electrodes.