PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR MEASURING BIOFLUID VOLUME AND COMPOSITION
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EPICORE BIOSYSTEMS INC
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing wearable biofluid monitoring systems lack real-time analysis capabilities and are bulky, preventing timely measurement of fluid losses during physical activity, which is critical for preventing dehydration and other health issues in industrial workers, athletes, and military personnel.
A wearable sweat collection device comprising a microfluidic flexible substrate with embedded electrodes and a wireless electronic module that measures biomarkers, volume, and temperature, capable of transmitting data to a smart device for real-time monitoring and analysis.
Enables continuous, real-time monitoring of biofluid volume, rate, and biomarker composition, providing immediate health alerts and data transmission to clinicians or centralized repositories, enhancing safety and health management in various environments.