United States Patent Application 20040029183 Kind Code A1 Liebholz, Stephen W. ; et al. February 12, 2004 Abstract The present invention is drawn to the detection of harmful agents, known or previously unknown, using a biosensor. The biosensor makes use of non-living biological or biochemical sensor molecules for detecting and classifying chemicals, poisons, particles, vira, and bacteria in fluids. In a preferred embodiment, the bioreceptor comprises sensor molecules packaged in a co ...

United States Patent Application 20040152957 Kind Code A1 Stivoric, John ; et al. August 5, 2004 Abstract A monitoring apparatus that includes a sensor device and an I/O device in communication with the sensor device that generates derived data using the data from the sensor device. The derived data cannot be directly detected by the associated sensors. Alternatively, an apparatus that includes a wearable sensor device and an I/O device in communication with the sensor device that ...

United States Patent Application 20050090754 Kind Code A1 Wolff, Steven B. ; et al. April 28, 2005 Abstract A non-invasive body worn computing platform is capable of long term unattended operation to capture, analyze, store, biosensor data and communicate health and system events, ECG waves and other biomedical data from the patient recorded, produced, or analyzed. The non-invasive body worn computing platform operates as a node within a wireless distributed collaborative network. ...

United States Patent Application 20040204915 Kind Code A1 Steinthal, Gregory ; et al. October 14, 2004 Abstract Chemical and biological detector systems, devices and apparatus. Such devices may be portable and wearable, such as badges, that are analyte-general, rather than analyte-specific, and which provide an optimal way to notify and protect personnel against known and unknown airborne chemical and biological hazards. The devices of the present invention are advantageously low-c ...

United States Patent Application 20040087228 Kind Code A1 Van Heerden, Clive R. ; et al. May 6, 2004 Conductive fiber Abstract There is provided a conductive fiber capable of being sewn, woven or knitted, using conventional methods, into a conductive mesh for use with various wearable electronic devices and/or sensors that make direct contact with the skin. The conductive fiber, when combined with a non-slip fiber, facilitates comfortable electrical communication between differen ...

United States Patent Application 20030162021 Kind Code A1 Van Heerden, Clive R. ; et al. August 28, 2003 Inventors: Van Heerden, Clive R.; (Riverdale, NY) ; Marmaropoulos, George; (Yorktown Heights, NY) Correspondence Name and Address: PHILIPS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & STANDARDS P.O. BOX 3001 BRIARCLIFF MANOR NY 10510 US Assignee Name and Adress: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Serial No.: 084711 Series Code: 10 Filed: February 25, 2002 U.S. Current Class: 428/373; 428/364 U.S. Class at Publication: 428/373; 428/364 Intern'l Class: D02G 003/00

United States Patent Application 20030119391 Kind Code A1 Swallow, Staley Shigezo ; et al. June 26, 2003 Conductive pressure sensitive textile Abstract A fabric including within its construction a first elongated electrical conductor crossed by a second elongated electrical conductor, the conductors being normally biased apart at a crossover point of said fibres with an air gap between them, whereby application of pressure in a direction substantially normal to a plane of the fab ...

Construction and connection technique in textile structures Patent number: US2004259391 Publication date: 2004-12-23 Inventor: JUNG STEFAN [DE]; LAUTERBACH CHRISTL [DE] Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE] Classification: - international: H01R33/00 - european: D03D15/00; H01R9/07B4 Application number: US20040868501 20040614 Priority number(s): DE20011061527 20011214; WO2002EP13745 20021204 Abstract of US2004259391 Method for electrically connecting an electrical conductor to ...

United States Patent Application 20020134116 Kind Code A1 Sandbach, David Lee September 26, 2002 Detector constructed from electrically conducting fabric Abstract The present invention relates to a detector constructed from electrically conducting fabric and configured to present a varying electrical characteristic in response to a mechanical interaction. The detector comprises a first conducting layer (401) which is displaced from a second conducting layer (402) such that conducti ...

Detector constructed from fabric including two layers constructed as a single composite fabricstructure United States Patent Application 20030037966 Kind Code A1 Sandbach, David L. February 27, 2003 Abstract A position detector is constructed from fabric having electrically conductive elements incorporated therein. It includes at least a first electrically conductive plane and a second electrically conductive plane, each conductive plane having at least two respectively associated elec ...

United States Patent Application 20050081944 Kind Code A1 Carpinelli, Joseph M. ; et al. April 21, 2005 Abstract An addressable display comprises a woven article including functional yarn woven therein, each functional yarn having an addressable device for controlling display elements thereon. Addressing signals applied via conductive yarn of the woven article address the addressable devices of the functional yarn for selectively energizing the display elements. Inventors: Carpine ...

United States Patent Application 20020104837 Kind Code A1 Rock, Moshe ; et al. August 8, 2002 Abstract A woven fibrous article that generates heat upon application of electrical power has a woven fibrous body consisting of a set of non-conductive warp yarns and a set of non-conductive filling or weft yarns. One of the set of non-conductive warp yarns and the set of non-conductive filling or weft yarns, in one or more first regions, consists of relatively more coarse yarns and in on ...

United States Patent Application 20030178413 Kind Code A1 Rock, Moshe ; et al. September 25, 2003 Electric resistance heating/warming fabric articles Abstract Electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric articles have a fabric layer having a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and an electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of a conductive yarn mounted upon first surface of the fabric layer, e.g. in embroidery stitching, and adapted to generate h ...

United States Patent Application 20050067402 Kind Code A1 Green, Karen M. ; et al. March 31, 2005 Abstract A flexible body has a conductive resistance pathway which includes conductive resistance flexible strands of material connected in series between two supply bus flexible strands of material, and a temperature dependent variable resistance pathway with temperature dependent variable resistance flexible strands of material electrically connected in series by connection bus flexi ...

United States Patent Application 20040224138 Kind Code A1 Farrell, Brian ; et al. November 11, 2004 Electrically active textile article Abstract A method of manufacturing a fabric article to include electronic circuitry in which a flex circuit is assembled to include conductive traces and pads on a flexible substrate, a fabric article is placed on a rigid surface, and the substrate of the flex circuit is secured to the fabric article. Also disclosed is a fabric article which incl ...

Electrically conductive elastic composite yarn, methods for making the same, and articles incorporating the same US Patent & Trademark Office United States Patent Application 20040237494 Kind Code A1 Karayianni, Eleni ; et al. December 2, 2004 Abstract An electrically conductive elastic composite yarn comprises an elastic member that is surrounded by at least one conductive covering filament(s). The elastic member has a predetermined relaxed unit length L and a predetermined draf ...

United States Patent Application 20040237494 Kind Code A1 Karayianni, Eleni ; et al. December 2, 2004 Abstract An electrically conductive elastic composite yarn comprises an elastic member that is surrounded by at least one conductive covering filament(s). The elastic member has a predetermined relaxed unit length L and a predetermined drafted length of (N.times.L), where N is a number preferably in the range from about 1.0 to about 8.0. The conductive covering filament has a lengt ...

United States Patent Application 20050016030 Kind Code A1 Cheskin, Melvyn January 27, 2005 Abstract A shoe for enhancing human physical performance by establishing an electrical conduit between the body and the ground includes a shoe outsole formed of a conductive rubber material. A resilient conductive element is integral with the outsole and extends along a heel of the shoe upper along its outer surface. The tape extends into the interior of the shoe and contacts a conductive sock l ...

United States Patent Application 20030209003 Kind Code A1 Verstraeten, Steve ; et al. November 13, 2003 Electrically conductive yarn comprising metal fibers Abstract An electrically conductive yarn comprises stainless steel fibers. the electrically conductive yarn comprises at least one elongated element, which has an outer surface being provided out of metal or metal alloy having a lower specific electrical resistance as the stainless steel fibers. Inventors: Verstraeten, Stev ...

Electrically conductive yarn has a stretch core filament, with an electrically conductive and a bonding filament wound around it to restrict the core stretch Patent number: DE10342787 Publication date: 2004-05-13 Inventor: NUSKO ROBERT [DE]; PARZL ADI [DE]; MAIER GEORG [DE] Applicant: ZIMMERMANN GMBH & CO KG W [DE] Classification: - international: D02G3/12; D02G3/32; D02G3/02 - european: D02G3/12; D02G3/32E; D02G3/44A Application number: DE20031042787 20030915 Priority number(s): DE200 ...

Electronic systems incorporated into textile threads or fibres Patent Number: US2004115430 Publication date: 2004-06-17 Abstract A textile thread or fiber has a plurality of elements, such as electronic elements, embedded or encapsulated therein. The textile thread or fiber could also be part of a fabric article. The textile thread or fiber, for example, has the plurality of elements interconnected, or otherwise intercommunicating, with one another to form a signal processing system. T ...

United States Patent Application 20030224155 Kind Code A1 Orth, Margaret A. ; et al. December 4, 2003 Electronically controllable, visually dynamic textile, fabric, or flexible substrate Abstract A textile with dynamic, visual displays and a method for manufacturing such a textile are described. The textile is manufactured by weaving, embroidering, or otherwise integrating a series of conductive, resistive, and non-conductive fibers into the textile and printing a thermoresponsiv ...

United States Patent Application 20040102116 Kind Code A1 Caudell, Samuel M. May 27, 2004 Electrostatic dissipating fabric and garments formed therefrom Abstract Electrostatic dissipating fabrics incorporating spun yarns which include conductive staple fiber constituents incorporated within the spun yarns. The fabrics may be of either a woven or knit construction. The conductive fiber constituents are dispersed at an effective concentration to establish a network of charge carrying ...

United States Patent Application 20040023576 Kind Code A1 Rock, Moshe ; et al. February 5, 2004 EMI shielding fabric Abstract An electrically conductive fabric for use in articles of clothing worn for shielding against electromagnetic radiation includes a knit body with a first broad surface and an opposite, second broad surface where at least one of the surfaces includes a fleece or raised surface. The conductive fabric further includes stitch yarns of electrically conductive fi ...

United States Patent Application 20050001728 Kind Code A1 Appelt, Daren R. ; et al. January 6, 2005 Abstract A system and method are disclosed for identifying monitoring and evaluating hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions. The system-may-be worn-by safety personnel to detect equipment conditions such as low power supply, environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and/or physiological conditions such as heart rate of a wearer. The system may further include a cont ...

United States Patent Application 20040057176 Kind Code A1 Dhawan, Anuj ; et al. March 25, 2004 Fabric and yarn structures for improving signal integrity in fabric-based electrical circuits Abstract Coaxial and twisted pair conductive yarn structures reduce signal crosstalk between adjacent lines in woven electrical networks. A coaxial conductive yarn structure includes an inner conductive yarn having a plurality of conductive strands twisted together. An outer conductive yarn is ...

United States Patent Application 20020117494 Kind Code A1 Rock, Moshe ; et al. August 29, 2002 Abstract An electric heating/warming element consists of a water-resistant, vapor permeable bladder containing an electrical heating/warming circuit that generates heat when attached to a source of electrical power. Inventors: Rock, Moshe; (Brookline, MA) ; Sharma, Vikram; (Stoneham, MA) Correspondence Name and Address: TIMOTHY A. FRENCH Fish & Richardson P.C. 225 Franklin Street Boston MA 02110-2804 US Serial No.: 082855 Series Code: 10 Filed: February 25, 2002 U.S. Current Class: 219/545; 219/549 U.S. Class at Publication: 219/545; 219/549 Intern'l Class: H05B 003/34

United States Patent Application 20030054719 Kind Code A1 Takagi, Susumu ; et al. March 20, 2003 Fabrics and dust proof clothes excellent in conductivity and antistatic property Abstract There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts a ...

Feedback device having electrically conductive fabric US Patent & Trademark Office United States Patent Application 20040199232 Kind Code A1 Wallace, Gordon George ; et al. October 7, 2004 Abstract A feedback device for detecting a mechanical input and providing a feedback indication. For example, a wearable biomechanical feedback device that has an electrically conductive fabric sensor that can be closely fitted to a limb. Movement of the limb causes strain on the fabric sensor ...

United States Patent Application 20040087231 Kind Code A1 Nakanishi, Keiji ; et al. May 6, 2004 Abstract The present invention relates to a fiber complex where conductive composite fibers having a conductive thermoplastic component and a fiber forming component are mixed, characterized in that the conductive composite fiber is composed of a thermoplastic polymer containing carbon black and has a specific resistance of 10.sup.6 .OMEGA. cm or less, and the conductive thermoplastic com ...

United States Patent Application 20040085253 Kind Code A1 Ngin, Sywong May 6, 2004 Flexible electrode antenna Abstract The invention provides a flexible electrode antenna having a layer of conductive material laminated between a layer of flame retardant material and a layer of protective material. The layer of conductive material is preferably a metalized polymer substrate having corrosion resistant properties. The flame retardant material is preferably a glass cloth, while the pro ...

Flexible switching devices US Patent & Trademark Office United States Patent Application 20040252007 Kind Code A1 Lussey, David ; et al. December 16, 2004 Abstract An electronic resistor user interface comprises flexible conductive materials and a flexible variably resistive element capable of exhibiting a change in electrical resistance on mechanical deformation and is characterised by textile-form electrodes(10,12) a textile form variably resistive element (14) and textile-for ...

GARMENT WITH AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT Patent number: WO03039014 Publication date: 2003-05-08 Inventor: BURCHARD BERND [DE]; JUNG STEFAN [DE] Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE];; BURCHARD BERND [DE];; JUNG STEFAN [DE] Classification: - international: H04B1/38 - european: H04B1/38P4 Application number: WO2002DE02945 20020809 Priority number(s): DE20011053312 20011029 Abstract of WO03039014 The invention relates to a piece of garment (100) having an electronic circuit (200) that comp ...

United States Patent Application 20050078378 Kind Code A1 Geist, Richard Edwin April 14, 2005 Abstract The present invention is a head-mounted virtual display apparatus based on a non-cross-cavity optical configuration, in which a near-eye light deflecting element (LDE) is located in the peripheral field of view. Positioning of the near-eye LDE in the peripheral field of view provides the user with simultaneous access to an inset magnified image of a miniature display and an unobstru ...

United States Patent Application 20050088366 Kind Code A1 Fujio, Akihisa ; et al. April 28, 2005 Abstract A headset display system includes a computer; a signal processing device electrically connected to the computer and having a processing unit for processing an image signal output from an image signal output device; and a headset display device electrically connected to the signal processing device for displaying an image corresponding to the image signal. The signal processing ...

United States Patent Application 20030212319 Kind Code A1 Magill, Alan Remy November 13, 2003 Abstract A health monitoring garment which employs a means of conducting electricity from the surface of the skin, through the fibres of a fabric to another fabric which is removably attached to it and contains a microprocessor, telemetry and a power source to monitor and transmit EKG data of a person wearing the clothing, as illustrated in FIG. 2. Removability enables tile garment to be was ...

United States Patent Application 20010047992 Kind Code A1 DEANGELIS, ALFRED R. ; et al. December 6, 2001 Abstract A garment having resistance type heaters mounted thereon which are battery powered to supply heat to the wearer thereof. The heaters are fabric heaters employing conductive yarns which, when energized, provide additional warmth to a person wearing a garment on which the heaters are connected. Inventors: DEANGELIS, ALFRED R.; (SPARTANBURG, SC) ; WILSON, DAVID B.; (BUFF ...

Human-clothing-environment simulator US Patent & Trademark Office United States Patent Application 20040260524 Kind Code A1 Kim, Eunae ; et al. December 23, 2004 Abstract Provided is a man-clothing-environment (MCE) simulator quantitatively measuring properties of clothes to transfer heat and moisture between human skin and an external environment. The MCE simulator includes a hot chamber providing a high-temperature environment, a cold chamber providing a low-temperature enviro ...

United States Patent Application 20040101178 Kind Code A1 Fedorovskaya, Elena A. ; et al. May 27, 2004 Abstract An image capture method is provided. In accordance with the method, an image of the scene is captured and affective information is collected a capture. The scene image and affective information are transmitted to an image receiver. An imaging system is also provided having an image capture system adapted to capture an image of a scene and a memory which stores the capture ...

United States Patent Application 20040143170 Kind Code A1 DuRousseau, Donald R. July 22, 2004 Abstract A psychophysiological signal processing system uses mental and physical activity to determine the intent of an examinee to conceal information or deceive an examiner or trained observer. Brainwaves; eye, heart, muscle, and/or speech activity; skin conductance, resistance, and/or impedance; body temperature, position, posture, expression, and/or gestured motion; blood flow and volume; ...

United States Patent Application 20030043815 Kind Code A1 Tinsley, David ; et al. March 6, 2003 Abstract An intelligent switch for routing data through a network fabric in accordance with a requested quality of service (QoS), comprising: a processor; a network interface coupled to the processor and the network fabric; and means for predicting load and redistributing traffic to deliver the data at the requested QoS. Inventors: Tinsley, David; (Campbell, CA) ; Patton, Frederick Jose ...

Keypad in textiles with capacitive read-out circuit Patent number: US2005069695 Publication date: 2005-03-31 Inventor: JUNG STEFAN [DE]; LAUTERBACH CHRISTL [DE] Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE] Classification: - international: B32B5/16 - european: H03K17/955 Application number: US20040868502 20040614 Priority number(s): DE20011061598 20011214; DE20021020642 20020508; WO2002EP13748 20021204 Abstract of US2005069695 Input apparatus including at least one textile fabric carrier, ...

United States Patent Application 20030178414 Kind Code A1 DeAngelis, Alfred R. ; et al. September 25, 2003 Knitted thermal textile Abstract A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile has conducting yarns, or "heaters", with conductivity and spacing tailored to the electrical source to be used and the heat to be generated. The heater yarns have a positive temperature coefficient whereby the ...

United States Patent Application 20050078050 Kind Code A1 Aisenbrey, Thomas April 14, 2005 Abstract Antennas are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material with conductive wrapping, embedding, and/or center-fusing. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a ...

United States Patent Application 20040051666 Kind Code A1 Aisenbrey, Thomas March 18, 2004 Low cost antennas using conductive plastics or conductive composites Abstract Low cost antennas formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises conductor fibers or conductor particles in a resin or plastic host wherein the ratio of the weight of the conductor fibers or conductor particles to the weight of the resin or plastic host is be ...

Low cost RFID antenna manufactured from conductive loaded resin-based materials US Patent & Trademark Office United States Patent Application 20050024290 Kind Code A1 Aisenbrey, Thomas February 3, 2005 Abstract RFID antennas are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by we ...

United States Patent Application 20030233743 Kind Code A1 Wu, Ming-Lai December 25, 2003 Manufacturing process and its product for conductive fabric Abstract The invention relates to a manufacturing process and product for conductive fabric. The process uses metallic yarn and natural fiber as raw material. Metallic yarn is subject to a braiding step to wrap around staples (like natural wool, rabbit hairs or far IR treated wool or rabbit hairs etc.). In this step, silk (like rubber ...

United States Patent Application 20040126746 Kind Code A1 Toly, Christopher C. July 1, 2004 Abstract Conductive elastomeric circuits are used in various simulated physiological structures such as tissues and organs, enabling feedback to be provided indicating whether a simulated task is being performed correctly. For example, a surgical trainer has a simulated human tissue structure made of an elastomeric composition, at least one reinforcing layer of a fibrous material, and at least ...

United States Patent Application 20040053049 Kind Code A1 Tsunashima, Makoto ; et al. March 18, 2004 Abstract The present invention provides a metal coated fiber with excellent coating strength and corrosion resistance, and a conductive resin composition with excellent conductivity. A feature of a metal coated fiber of the present invention is that following provision of a metal coating on the surface of the fiber, heat treatment is conducted at a temperature greater than the cryst ...

United States Patent Application 20040133081 Kind Code A1 Teller, Eric ; et al. July 8, 2004 Abstract Various methods and apparatuses for measuring a state parameter of an individual using signals based on one or more sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first set of signals is used in a first function to determine how a second set of signals is used in one or more second functions to predict the state parameter. In another embodiment, first and second functions are used whe ...

Patent Number: US6757719 Publication date: 2004-06-29 Inventor(s): LIGHTMAN ALEXANDER [US]; PENTLAND ALEX PAUL [US]; STARNER THAD [US]; PAIR JACKSON JARRELL [US]; RUSSELL KENNETH [US]; JORDAN BRIAN L [US]; HOFFMAN RUSSELL EUGENE [US] Applicant(s): CHARMED COM INC [US] Requested Patent: US6757719 Application Number: US20000561434 20000428 Priority Number(s): US20000184896P 20000225; US20000190837P 20000320; US20000561434 20000428 IPC Classification: G06F13/00; H04B7/00 EC ...

Method for contacting conductive fibers Patent number: EP1489696 Publication date: 2004-12-22 Inventor: JUNG STEFAN (DE); LAUTERBACH CHRISTL (DE) Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (DE) Classification: - international: H01R12/08; H01R12/38 - european: H01R9/07; H01R23/66 Application number: EP20040012943 20040601 Priority number(s): DE20031025883 20030606 Abstract of EP1489696 The method involves providing a textile material (10) e.g. fabric, in which wire-like electric conductor (1 ...

Method of making contact with conductive fibers Patent number: US2004244193 Publication date: 2004-12-09 Inventor: JUNG STEFAN [DE]; LAUTERBACH CHRISTL [DE] Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE] Classification: - international: H01R4/24 - european: H01R9/07; H01R23/66 Application number: US20040861315 20040604 Priority number(s): DE20031025883 20030606 Abstract of US2004244193 Apparatus and method for electrically connecting an electric conductor to an electronic component inc ...

United States Patent Application 20030129905 Kind Code A1 Dhawan, Anuj ; et al. July 10, 2003 - Methods and systems for selectively connecting and disconnecting conductors in a fabric Abstract Methods and systems for selectively connecting and disconnecting conductors in a fabric are disclosed. First and second conductors are integrated into a fabric such that the conductors intersect at a crossover point. The conductors are bonded to each other at the crossover point to improve ...

United States Patent Application 20050080322 Kind Code A1 Korman, Ronen April 14, 2005 Abstract A system for measuring at least one physiological parameter of the user, analyzing the parameter measured and providing feedback to the user. Analysis of at least one physiological parameter of the user may optionally and preferably be performed by a remotely located data processing server. The present invention enables such a measurement to preferably be used to directly generate medical ...

United States Patent Application 20030163287 Kind Code A1 Vock, Curtis A. ; et al. August 28, 2003 Abstract The invention provides a smart sensor (10) in the form of an adhesive bandage (32). The sensor (12) sticks to people and objects and wirelessly communicates with remote receivers (24). Internal detectors (12) sense conditions associated with movement or the environment of the sensor. Typically, sensors of the invention communicate by an RF transmitter or transceiver (16). Gro ...

Multifunctional conducting polymer structures United States Patent Application 20050062486 Kind Code A1 Qi, Baohua ; et al. March 24, 2005 Inventors: Qi, Baohua; (Albuquerque, NM) ; Mattes, Benjamin R.; (Santa Fe, NM) Correspondence Name and Address: COCHRAN FREUND & YOUNG LLC 2026 CARIBOU DR SUITE 200 FORT COLLINS CO 80525 US Serial No.: 910169 Series Code: 10 Filed: August 2, 2004 U.S. Current Class: 324/693 U.S. Class at Publication: 324/6 ...

United States Patent Application 20040135684 Kind Code A1 Steinthal, Gregory ; et al. July 15, 2004 Abstract Portable and wearable chemical detector devices, such as badges, that are analyte-general, rather than analyte-specific, and which provide an optimal way to notify and protect personnel against known and unknown airborne chemical hazards. The devices of the present invention are advantageously low-cost, have low-power requirements, may be wearable and are designed to detect ...

Physiological monitoring garment United States Patent Application 20050054941 Kind Code A1 Ting, Joseph ; et al. March 10, 2005 Inventors: Ting, Joseph; (Acton, MA) ; Farrell, Brian; (Quincy, MA) ; Bowman, Jeremy; (Arlington, MA) Correspondence Name and Address: IANDIORIO & TESKA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ATTORNEYS 260 BEAR HILL ROAD WALTHAM MA 02451-1018 US Serial No.: 922336 Series Code: 10 Filed: August 20, 2004 U.S. Current Class: 600/529; 6 ...

United States Patent Application 20050059869 Kind Code A1 Scharf, John ; et al. March 17, 2005 Abstract The present invention is directed toward a system for monitoring a region of a person to determine a plurality of physiological characteristics, including blood oxygenation levels, blood gases, respiratory rates, and pulse rates. The monitored region includes at least a portion of a dermal layer extending over anywhere on the chin, including at least one of the subject's mandible ...

United States Patent Application 20040152956 Kind Code A1 Korman, Ronen August 5, 2004 Abstract A system for monitoring at least one physiological parameter of a human subject. The system of the present invention features a device with which the human subject regularly interacts, and which is connected to the computational device of the human subject for automatic collection of at least one physiological parameter which is also of medical interest. The device features at least one ph ...

United States Patent Application 20030211797 Kind Code A1 Hill, Ian Gregory ; et al. November 13, 2003 Plural layer woven electronic textile, article and method Abstract A woven article having plural weave layers comprises a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the warp and a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the weft interwoven with the yarn in the warp. An electrical function is provided by one or ...

United States Patent Application 20050080566 Kind Code A1 Vock, Curtis A. ; et al. April 14, 2005 Abstract The invention provides a smart sensor in the form of an adhesive bandage. The sensor may be used in many applications such as within sports, the shipping industry and medical and health industries. The sensor sticks to people and objects and wirelessly communicates with remote receivers. Internal detectors sense conditions associated with movement and/or the environment of the ...

United States Patent Application 20040144772 Kind Code A1 Qi, Baohua ; et al. July 29, 2004 Resistive heating using polyaniline fiber Abstract The use of conductive polyaniline fibers for resistive heating applications is described. Unlike metal wires and conductive-polymer coated fibers, under certain conditions, electric voltages or currents used to generate heat in the fibers were found to produce irreversible changes to the polymer backbone that destroy its electrical conduct ...

SEGMENTED CHARACTER DISPLAY Patent number: WO2005029452 Publication date: 2005-03-31 Inventor: CARPINELLI JOSEPH M [US]; RIDDLE GEORGE HERBERT NEEDHAM [US]; HILL IAN G [CA] Applicant: SARNOFF CORP [US];; CARPINELLI JOSEPH M [US];; RIDDLE GEORGE HERBERT NEEDHAM [US];; HILL IAN G [CA] Classification: - international: G09G - european: Application number: WO2004US29668 20040914 Priority number(s): US20030503331P 20030916 Abstract of WO2005029452 A character display (10, 200, 500) co ...

United States Patent Application 20030208830 Kind Code A1 Marmaropoulos, George ; et al. November 13, 2003 SELECTIVELY DETACHABLE AND WEARABLE ELECTRODE/SENSORS Abstract A wearable garment having medical electrode/sensors mounted in predetermined position relative to the skin of a wearer provides for the sensors to be removed and attached easily for cleaning, repair and/or replacement without adverse effect on the electrical connections thereto. The garment comprises a wearable b ...

United States Patent Application 20050075542 Kind Code A1 Goldreich, Rami April 7, 2005 Abstract A system and method for automatically monitoring at least one physiological function of the user, without active intervention by the user, in a non-invasive manner. Such monitoring may be used to detect a deterioration in the health of the user. Preferably, the system according to the present invention features at least one physiological sensor for measuring the physiological parameter of ...

United States Patent Application 20050021292 Kind Code A1 Vock, Curtis A. ; et al. January 27, 2005 Abstract The invention determines performance data during activity of a person. A microprocessor and a sensor, such as a GPS sensor, attach to the person or to a vehicle ridden by the person. The sensor and microprocessor may integrate in clothing or in a watch worn by the person. Wireless signals may be generated to a remote base station or to a watch. Performance data may for examp ...

United States Patent Application 20030207107 Kind Code A1 DeAngelis, Alfred R. ; et al. November 6, 2003 Temperature dependent electrically resistive yarn Abstract A positive variable resistive yarn having a core, a sheath, and an insulator. The sheath includes distinct electrical conductors intermixed within a thermal expansive low conductive matrix. As the temperature of the yarn increases, the resistance of the sheath increases. Inventors: DeAngelis, Alfred R.; (Spartanburg, ...

United States Patent Application 20030208851 Kind Code A1 DeAngelis, Alfred R. ; et al. November 13, 2003 Thermal textile Abstract A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile has conducting yarns, or "heaters", with conductivity and spacing tailored to the electrical source to be used and the heat to be generated. The heater yarns have a positive temperature coefficient whereby the resistanc ...

United States Patent Application 20040263473 Kind Code A1 Cho, Joon-kee ; et al. December 30, 2004 Abstract A wearable finger motion sensor and a method of sensing using the same is provided. The wearable finger motion sensor includes finger rings having a predetermined recognition pattern on each ring, and a bracelet having a photographing tool for taking picture of the fingers, a device for recognizing movement of a finger from analyzing the photographed images, and a device for ...

United States Patent Application 20030181795 Kind Code A1 Suzuki, Takuji ; et al. September 25, 2003 Abstract A wearable life support apparatus worn by a user is disclosed. A physiological information acquirement unit acquires the user's physiological information. An action information acquirement unit acquires the user's action information. A status recognition unit recognizes the user's status in accordance with the action information. A physiological information decision unit de ...

United States Patent Application 20040009729 Kind Code A1 Hill, Ian Gregory ; et al. January 15, 2004 Woven electronic textile, yarn and article Abstract A woven article comprises a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the warp and a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the weft interwoven with the yarn in the warp. A functional yarn in the warp and/or the weft comprises an elongate substrate including ...

United States Patent Application 20030134525 Kind Code A1 Sweetland, Matthew ; et al. July 17, 2003 Inventors: Sweetland, Matthew; (Medford, MA) ; Suh, Nam P.; (Sudbury, MA) Abstract A multiple-contact woven connector including a weave arranged to provide a plurality of tensioned fibers and a conductor woven with the plurality of tensioned fibers so as to form a plurality of peaks and valleys along a length of the conductor. The conductor has a plurality of contact points position ...

United States Patent Application 20030200612 Kind Code A1 DeAngelis, Alfred R. ; et al. October 30, 2003 Woven thermal textile Abstract A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile has conducting yarns, or "heaters", with conductivity and spacing tailored to the electrical source to be used and the heat to be generated. The heater yarns have a positive temperature coefficient whereby the resi ...

Xybernaut stock drops with probe April 27, 2005 ASSOCIATED PRESS The stock of Xybernaut Corp., which makes "wearable" computers, fell yesterday after the company said it is being investigated by federal prosecutors and warned of "a severe liquidity crisis and possible insolvenc." Shares of Xybernaut fell 10 cents to close at 16 cents yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The 52-week low of 12 cents was set April 11. Xybernaut said it was contacted Friday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for ...

United States Patent Application 20030026914 Kind Code A1 Green, David E. ; et al. February 6, 2003 Yarns and fabrics having a wash-durable non-electrically conductive topically applied metal-based finish Abstract Durable non-electrically conductive metal treatments (such as coatings or finishes) for yarns and textile fabrics. Such treatments preferably comprise silver and/or silver ions; however, other metals, such as zinc, iron, copper, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, gold, manganese ...