公开(公告)号：US20080078567A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11851720

申请日：2007-09-07

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  Jason Kroh

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  Jason Kroh

IPC: H01B11/20

CPC classification number: H01B11/203 ,  H01B7/0861

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a cable assembly that is adapted to be connected to an antenna and a base unit. The cable assembly may be relatively flat with shielding and structures to reduce ground currents or other interference. Embodiments of the cable assembly include at least two coaxial cables for transmit and receive signals that are separated to reduce crosstalk or other interference. The cable may also include one or more inner cables, such as differential or switching pairs, between the two coaxial cables to provide cables for control, power, switching, or other functions. The inner cables may be positioned in parallel to each other and to each of the coaxial cables. In some embodiments, the inner cables include a first inner cable located at a first end of the inner cables and a second inner cable located at a second end of the inner cables. One coaxial cable may be positioned adjacent and parallel to the first inner cable, which the other coaxial cable may be positioned adjacent and parallel to the second inner cable.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种适于连接到天线和基座单元的电缆组件。 电缆组件可以相对平坦，具有屏蔽和结构以减少接地电流或其它干扰。 电缆组件的实施例包括用于发射和接收被分离以减少串扰或其他干扰的信号的至少两根同轴电缆。 电缆还可以包括在两个同轴电缆之间的一个或多个内部电缆，例如差分或开关对，以提供用于控制，电力，开关或其他功能的电缆。 内部电缆可以彼此平行并且与各个同轴电缆定位。 在一些实施例中，内部电缆包括位于内部电缆的第一端的第一内部电缆和位于内部电缆的第二端的第二内部电缆。 一个同轴电缆可以被定位成与第一内部电缆相邻并平行，另一个同轴电缆可以被定位成与第二内部电缆相邻并且平行。

公开(公告)号：US20070181331A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11668601

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller ,  Robert Refermat

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller ,  Robert Refermat

IPC: H02G3/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. A cable attached to the coupling loop provides maximum isolation between the energizing signal and the sensor signal by maximizing the distance between the coaxial cables that carry the signals and maintaining the relative positions of the coaxial cables throughout the cable assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 连接到耦合回路的电缆通过使承载信号的同轴电缆之间的距离最大化并且保持同轴电缆在整个电缆组件中的相对位置来提供激励信号和传感器信号之间的最大隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20100026318A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12545166

申请日：2009-08-21

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

IPC: G01R27/28

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. In one embodiment multiple energizing loops energize an implanted sensor and a sensor coupling loop connected to an input impedance that is at least two times greater than the inductance of the sensor coupling loop receives the sensor signal.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 在一个实施例中，多个激励环路激励植入的传感器，并且连接到至少比传感器耦合回路的电感大两倍的输入阻抗的传感器耦合回路接收传感器信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070100215A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11470465

申请日：2006-09-06

Applicant: Richard Powers ,  Michael Ellis ,  Jason Kroh ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Richard Powers ,  Michael Ellis ,  Jason Kroh ,  Donald Miller

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/726 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  G01D21/00

Abstract: The present invention determines the resonant frequency of a wireless sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system energizes the sensor with a low duty cycle, gated burst of RF energy having a predetermined frequency. The system receives the ring down response of the sensor and determines the resonant frequency of the sensor, which is used to calculate a physical parameter. The system uses a pair of phase locked loops to adjust the phase and the frequency of the energizing signal. The system identifies false locks by detecting an unwanted beat frequency in the coupled signal, as well as determining whether the coupled signal exhibits pulsatile characteristics that correspond to a periodic physiological characteristic, such as blood pressure.

Abstract translation: 本发明通过调节通电信号的相位和频率直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率相匹配来确定无线传感器的谐振频率。 该系统以低占空比激励传感器，具有预定频率的RF能量门控突发。 系统接收传感器的响铃响应，并确定用于计算物理参数的传感器的谐振频率。 该系统使用一对锁相环来调节激励信号的相位和频率。 该系统通过检测耦合信号中的不期望的拍频来识别假锁，以及确定耦合的信号是否表现出对应于诸如血压的周期性生理特征的脉动特性。

公开(公告)号：US07595647B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US11668601

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller ,  Robert Refermat

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller ,  Robert Refermat

IPC: G01R27/28 ,  H01B7/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. A cable attached to the coupling loop provides maximum isolation between the energizing signal and the sensor signal by maximizing the distance between the coaxial cables that carry the signals and maintaining the relative positions of the coaxial cables throughout the cable assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 连接到耦合回路的电缆通过使承载信号的同轴电缆之间的距离最大化并且保持同轴电缆在整个电缆组件中的相对位置来提供激励信号和传感器信号之间的最大隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20060244465A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11479527

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

IPC: G01R27/28

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The coupling loop includes multiple loops. Preferably two tuned loops are used for transmitting the energizing signal to the sensor and an un-tuned loop is used for receiving the sensor signal from the sensor. Orientation features on the housing for the coupling loop and the sensor are provided to assist in positioning the coupling loop relative to the sensor to maximize the coupling between the sensor signal and the coupling loop.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 耦合回路包括多个回路。 优选地，两个调谐回路用于将激励信号传输到传感器，并且未调谐回路用于从传感器接收传感器信号。 提供用于耦合回路和传感器的壳体上的定向特征以帮助相对于传感器定位耦合回路，以使传感器信号和耦合回路之间的耦合最大化。

公开(公告)号：US07973540B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US12765970

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

IPC: G01R27/28

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. In one embodiment orientation features are provided for positioning the coupling loop relative to the sensor to maximize the coupling between the sensor and the coupling loop.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 在一个实施例中，提供了定位特征用于相对于传感器定位耦合回路，以使传感器和耦合环之间的耦合最大化。

公开(公告)号：US20110105863A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12765970

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

IPC: A61B5/07 ,  A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. In one embodiment orientation features are provided for positioning the coupling loop relative to the sensor to maximize the coupling between the sensor and the coupling loop.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 在一个实施例中，提供了定位特征用于相对于传感器定位耦合回路，以使传感器和耦合环之间的耦合最大化。

公开(公告)号：US07432723B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US11479527

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  Jason Kroh ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  Jason Kroh ,  Donald Miller

IPC: G01R27/28 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The coupling loop includes multiple loops. Preferably two tuned loops are used for transmitting the energizing signal to the sensor and an un-tuned loop is used for receiving the sensor signal from the sensor. Orientation features on the housing for the coupling loop and the sensor are provided to assist in positioning the coupling loop relative to the sensor to maximize the coupling between the sensor signal and the coupling loop.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 耦合回路包括多个回路。 优选地，两个调谐回路用于将激励信号传输到传感器，并且未调谐回路用于从传感器接收传感器信号。 提供用于耦合回路和传感器的壳体上的定向特征以帮助相对于传感器定位耦合回路，以使传感器信号和耦合回路之间的耦合最大化。

公开(公告)号：US20080081962A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11852724

申请日：2007-09-10

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  Kim Rutkowski ,  Jason Kroh ,  Shawn Brogdon ,  Erik Moore

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  Kim Rutkowski ,  Jason Kroh ,  Shawn Brogdon ,  Erik Moore

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  H01Q1/40

CPC classification number: H04B5/02 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  H04B5/0087

Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide a system for obtaining, processing and managing data from an implanted sensor. In some embodiments, a patient or other persons can use a flexible antenna to obtain data from the implanted sensor. The flexible antenna includes at least one transmit loop and at least one receive loop. The transmit loop is adapted to propagate energizing signals to the implanted sensor. The receive loop is adapted to detect a response signal from the implanted sensor. The transmit loop includes a capacitor formed by a discontinuous area. The capacitor is adapted to allow the loop to be tuned. The flexible antenna can communicate with a patient device that collects the data from the implanted sensor, creates a data file and transmits the data file to a remote server over a network. A physician or other authorized person may access the remote server using an access device.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面和实施例提供了一种用于从植入的传感器获取，处理和管理数据的系统。 在一些实施例中，患者或其他人可以使用柔性天线从植入的传感器获得数据。 柔性天线包括至少一个发射环路和至少一个接收环路。 发射环路适于将激励信号传播到植入的传感器。 接收环路适于检测来自植入传感器的响应信号。 发射环路包括由不连续区域形成的电容器。 电容器适于允许调谐环路。 柔性天线可以与从植入的传感器收集数据的患者设备进行通信，创建数据文件，并通过网络将数据文件发送到远程服务器。 医生或其他授权人员可以使用访问设备访问远程服务器。