Patent ID: 6238338
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
A biosignal monitoring system comprising:a plurality of sensors for independent disposition in predetermined positions on different muscles in the body of a test subject; each said sensor comprising contact surfaces shaped and arranged to detect a particular EMG biosignal generated in the different muscle on which it is disposed, a sensor transceiver, a sensor antenna, a voltage supply, and a microprocessor programmed for processing said particular EMG biosignal to provide given data for identifying given movements of the test subject; andcontrol station means providing a wireless, bi-directional data communications link with each of said sensors; said control station means comprising a base station including a station transceiver, a station antenna, and computer means for further processing said given data received from said sensors and a portable repeater adapted to be worn by the test subject and to provide wireless bi-directional communication between said sensors and said base station.