Patent ID: 7578532
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: A61B,A61C,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A linkage system, said system comprising: (a) linkage device comprising a strip, a closure hub attached to a first end of said strip and having an opening to receive a second end of said strip and a locking mechanism within said closure hub to hold said second end so that said second end cannot be pulled out of said opening without user authorization, a connecting surface on said strip operable to secure said second end within said closure hub, an application distinct tag connected to said linkage device; (b) a tampering detection device; and (c) a detection device that is operable to perform at least one of reading information contained on said application distinct tag and determining whether said linkage device has been tampered with; wherein said linkage device is X-ray and MRI compatible; wherein said detection device at least one of identifies a change in electric flux within said linkage device, identifies a change in photon flux within said linkage device, and induces a flux in said linkage device which in turn sends a signal to said detection device; and wherein said linkage device further comprises at least one input port wherein information is accessible by said detection device through said input port.