Ultra-Low Power Fully Integrated Wireless Front-End Biosensor For Patient Tracking And Data-Logging

A low-cost, unobtrusive system of collecting and reporting real-time vital signs is often necessary in effectively managing many chronic diseases, such as diabetes. Furthermore, a major crisis in healthcare is the soaring cost of collecting and managing patient data. A reduction in the cost of continuous non-emergency patient monitoring, where patients who are not in need of direct medical attention can be screened outside of hospitals and clinics, would play a tremendous role in the overall reduction of healthcare costs. Along with the reduction in cost, the collection of information can be used by the healthcare provider or an automated closed-loop system to effectively manage chronic diseases. Data points generated by our biosensor can provide correlation statistics, as well as live feedback to automated drug-delivery systems. Furthermore, long term monitoring and tracking is beneficial in the detection and identification of chronic symptoms.