| abstract |
A patch of conductive fabric is provided, which can be used, which can include any of numerous features to monitor body analytes and / or to deliver fluids to a body. In one embodiment of the invention, a single patch-mounted system monitors the glucose levels of a diabetic person and provides appropriate doses of insulin in response to glucose measurements. A manual user interface can be provided to wirelessly control the system and / or to receive information from it. Conductive pathways can be formed in the patch fabric. Components that can be integrated into the flexible patch include a power supply, a controller, a transmitter, an antenna, temperature sensors and other sensors, a fluid pump, an infusion set, electrical paths, switches, controls, electrodes , connectors, resistors and other circuit elements. Such components can be embedded, interwoven or coated with the flexible patch as a replacement or as an aggregate of the surface mount. Methods associated with the use of the flexible patch system are also covered. |