Patent ID: 8457704
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a multi-layer flexible patch adapted to be attached to a patient, at least one light emitter and at least one light detector each integrally mounted to said patch, said one light detector configured to detect the light from said one light emitter passing through or reflected from the patient and acquiring therefrom data relating to at least the oxygen saturation level of blood of the patient, an electronic circuit mounted to an electronics layer of said patch for effecting operation of said one light emitter and said one light detector, a transceiver mounted to said patch to enable said patch to at least transmit a signal representative of the acquired data of the patient, attachment means provided at said patch to enable said patch to be removably attached to the patient, the electronics layer sandwiched between at least two protective layers; and a remote device in wireless communication with said patch.