Portable ultrasound module (SonoSkin) for textile-integrative diagnostics in everyday life
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025000968
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-30
Abstract
Description
2. Technical FieldMedical technology, Wearables, Ultrasonic imaging, textile sensor technology3. Brief Description of the InventionThe invention relates to a portable ultrasonic module which can be integrated into garments. The module allows medical real-time diagnostics by sonography directly on the body.4. Technical Conceptminiaturized flat ultrasound head (MEMS or piezoelectric)positioning in the garmenttextile sound attenuation and fixingtextile compatible contact gelpower supply via rechargeable batteriesData transmission via BLE or WiFi5. SummaryThe invention relates to a portable, textile-integrated ultrasound module (SonoSki) which enables medical imaging in all-day clothing.
Claims
Portable, textile-integrated diagnostic system for medical sonographic imaging, characterized in that a miniaturized imaging sonographic element is integrated into a textile carrier system and enables direct application directly to the body.The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the ultrasound head is configured as a MEMS-based or piezoelectric component.A system according to any preceding claim, characterised in that a textile compatible contact gel or equivalent conductive interlayer is incorporated into the fabric.System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power supply is effected via an integrated battery unit.System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the data transmission of the ultrasonic images is carried out wirelessly via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or WiFi to an external evaluation system.The system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the textile integration is designed such that the module can be worn in all-day clothing without substantially impairing the freedom of movement or the wearing comfort.