公开(公告)号：US20180000651A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15583596

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Ruya Li ,  Yung-Wei Chi

IPC: A61F13/06 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  G01L19/00 ,  A61F13/10 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A61F13/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/06 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61F13/10 ,  A61F2013/0094 ,  A61H9/0078 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2209/00 ,  A61H2230/06 ,  G01L9/0072 ,  G01L19/0092 ,  G01L2019/0053 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418

Abstract: A telemedical interface pressure monitoring system is provided for intermittent or continuous monitoring of the pressure that occurs at the interface between the body and a support surface such as with a compression device, cast or resting surface. The system simultaneously measures interface pressure at multiple compression positions as well as provide real-time measurement data to both patients and clinicians. The system uses an array of one or more sensors and a data collection and transmission node with a microprocessor and transmitter/receiver that transmits the sensor data to a receiver such as a mobile device or cloud or clinic server for remote display, evaluation and automatic recording. Remote receivers can also control compression devices associated with the node.

公开(公告)号：US20160365198A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15178092

申请日：2016-06-09

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Baoqing Nie ,  Ruya Li ,  James D. Brandt

IPC: H01G11/08 ,  A61B5/021 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: H01G11/08 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B2562/0217 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/142 ,  H01G5/0132 ,  H01G5/38

Abstract: A liquid column-based normal/shear pressure/force sensing device having an elastic electrolyte-electrode contact with large interfacial capacitance to achieve high sensitivity and resolution with flexible and transparent constructs.

Abstract translation: 具有弹性电解质 - 电极接触的基于液柱的普通/剪切压力/力感测装置具有大的界面电容，以通过柔性和透明结构实现高灵敏度和分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US09170166B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14106760

申请日：2013-12-14

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Baoqing Nie ,  Siyuan Xing ,  James D. Brandt

IPC: G01L9/12 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/0075 ,  G01L9/0092 ,  G01L9/0095

Abstract: A pressure sensing apparatus which utilizes an electrolytic droplet retained between a first and second sensing electrode within a housing. Contact between the electrolyte droplet and the electrodes form electric double layers (EDL) having interfacial EDL capacitance proportional to interface contact area which varies in response to mechanical pressure applied to deform exterior portions of the housing. The electrolyte contains a sufficient percentage of glycerol to prevent evaporative effects. Preferably, the sensing electrodes are modified with depressions, hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic portions to increase central anchoring of the electrolyte droplet within the housing. The inventive pressure sensor provides high sensitivity and resolution which is beneficial to numerous applications, and is particularly well-suited for medical sensing applications.

Abstract translation: 一种压力感测装置，其利用保持在壳体内的第一和第二感测电极之间的电解液滴。 电解质液滴和电极之间的接触形成具有与界面接触面积成比例的界面EDL电容的电双层（EDL），其响应于施加到壳体的外部部分的机械压力而变化。 电解液含有足够的甘油百分比以防止蒸发效应。 优选地，感测电极用凹陷，亲水和/或疏水部分改性以增加电解质液滴在壳体内的中心锚定。 本发明的压力传感器提供高灵敏度和分辨率，这对许多应用是有益的，并且特别适合于医学感测应用。

公开(公告)号：US20220346652A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17282188

申请日：2019-04-16

Applicant: The Regents of the University of California ,  Tacsense, Inc.

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Benjamin Arthur Bazor ,  Zhichao Zhang

IPC: A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024

Abstract: A foot-based wearable system disposed proximate to the dorsalis pedis artery can detect cardiac and muscular activities. Utilizing flexible iontronic sensing (FITS) technology, a sensing array detects both cardiovascular functions, such as heart rate, ECG, and respiration and motion artifact signals with a spatial reference to muscular activities based on the orientation of the array. Individual tendon responses are analyzed and correlated to different pedal gestures, from which multi-channel signals can be used to distinguish different activities. Wearable articles of the invention include a platform to simultaneously analyze both vital signals and body activities from the cardiac waveforms and muscular responses in a natural and unnoticeable fashion. The data-collecting wearable system provides a means to assess personalized health and daily activities on a continuous basis.

公开(公告)号：US11137298B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-05

申请号：US16687484

申请日：2019-11-18

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Ruya Li ,  Benjamin Arthur Bazor

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  D03D15/00 ,  B32B5/02 ,  A41D25/00 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A41D19/00 ,  A41D27/20 ,  A61B5/00 ,  D03D1/00 ,  A41D13/12 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B13/02 ,  A43B23/02 ,  A43B7/14

Abstract: An all-fabric iontronic supercapacitive pressure sensing device utilizing a novel iontronic nanofabric as the sensing element is disclosed. The sensing device can be applied in several various wearable health and biomedical applications on complex body topologies. As an alternative to conventional flexible sensors, the all-fabric iontronic pressure sensor provides an ultrahigh device sensitivity with a single Pascale resolution. The device also allows rapid mechanical responses (in the milliseconds range) for high-frequency biomechanical signals, e.g., blood pressure pulses and body movements. The fabrication process for the device is low-cost highly compatible with existing industrial manufacturing processes.

公开(公告)号：US20190107887A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16155839

申请日：2018-10-09

Applicant: TACSENSE, INC. ,  THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Benjamin Arthur Bazor ,  Zijie Zhu ,  Tingrui Pan

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: Pressure-sensor based arrays are integrated into a control device that detects the position, motion, or movement of a one or more body parts of a user to recognize and translate the motion into a unique user-motion profile. The user motion profile may be independently analyzed or recognized as a discrete motion or gesture and used as input or commands for the control device itself or as a signal or set of signals that yields an output signal to a companion device. The pressure sensors can be attached to any body part of a user, such as the user's wrist or ankle. Motion or position, or changes therein, of the user generates an output signal that may be used to control a companion device. The source of the detectable signal is the pressure-based sensor array that yields a pressure data profile that is translated into an output signal to control the companion device.

公开(公告)号：US10126191B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US15249453

申请日：2016-08-28

Applicant: TacSense, Inc. ,  The Regents Of The University Of California

Inventor： Ruya Li ,  Baoqing Nie ,  Zijie Zhu ,  Tingrui Pan

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L9/12 ,  G01L9/00

Abstract: Thin-film pressure sensors are disclosed herein. Such sensors include one or more electrodes in contact with a sensing material. As the sensor deforms the capacitance of the sensor varies and is measurable either between two electrodes of the sensor, or between the one electrode of the sensor and an electrode formed by the surface to which the sensor is applied, such as skin. The sensing material can be an ionic material such as an ionic composite including an ionic liquid.

公开(公告)号：US09739679B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US15272806

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Baoqing Nie ,  Siyuan Xing ,  James D. Brandt

IPC: G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/0075 ,  G01L9/0092 ,  G01L9/0095

Abstract: A pressure sensing apparatus which utilizes an electrolytic droplet retained between a first and second sensing electrode within a housing. Contact between the electrolyte droplet and the electrodes form electric double layers (EDL) having interfacial EDL capacitance proportional to interface contact area which varies in response to mechanical pressure applied to deform exterior portions of the housing. The electrolyte contains a sufficient percentage of glycerol to prevent evaporative effects. Preferably, the sensing electrodes are modified with depressions, hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic portions to increase central anchoring of the electrolyte droplet within the housing. The inventive pressure sensor provides high sensitivity and resolution which is beneficial to numerous applications, and is particularly well-suited for medical sensing applications.

公开(公告)号：US20170071268A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15270080

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Siyuan Xing

IPC: A41D13/00 ,  A41B1/08

CPC classification number: A41D13/0015 ,  A41B1/08 ,  A41B2400/60 ,  A41D27/28 ,  A41D31/125

Abstract: An apparatus and method is presented for the management of fluid flow utilizing different adjacent wettability regions to form a fluidic network structure on a substrate. The fluidic network structure may include liquid-absorptive fluidic channels, where the fluid can flow within these channels and be removed from the substrate. Fluid can be moved by gravitational force, compression force, capillary force and surface tension force.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于利用不同的相邻润湿性区域来管理流体流动以在基底上形成流体网络结构的装置和方法。 流体网络结构可以包括液体吸收流体通道，其中流体可以在这些通道内流动并从衬底移除。 流体可以通过重力，压缩力，毛细管力和表面张力来移动。

公开(公告)号：US20140283982A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14350307

申请日：2012-10-21

Applicant: The Regents of the University of California

Inventor： Tingrui Pan ,  Yuzhe Ding ,  Shaun P. Garland

IPC: B32B37/00 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B37/14

CPC classification number: B32B37/0038 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B38/0012 ,  C08G77/04 ,  C09J4/00 ,  C09J5/02 ,  C09J2203/326 ,  C09J2400/123 ,  C09J2400/126 ,  C09J2400/163 ,  C09J2400/166 ,  C09J2400/226 ,  C09J2400/228 ,  C09J2483/00 ,  H01L21/187 ,  H01L24/27 ,  H01L24/29 ,  H01L24/30 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L2224/27003 ,  H01L2224/27334 ,  H01L2224/27416 ,  H01L2224/27436 ,  H01L2224/2744 ,  H01L2224/278 ,  H01L2224/29082 ,  H01L2224/2919 ,  H01L2224/3011 ,  H01L2224/3012 ,  H01L2224/3015 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/325 ,  H01L2224/83002 ,  H01L2224/83009 ,  H01L2224/83143 ,  H01L2224/8385 ,  H01L2224/9205 ,  H01L2224/95085 ,  H01L2924/15787 ,  Y10T156/1039 ,  Y10T156/1744 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for bonding a first substrate and a second substrate. During operation, the system starts by treating a first surface of the first substrate and a second surface of the second substrate with a hydrophilic treatment. The system then transfers a first oligomer layer onto the treated first surface and a second oligomer layer onto the treated second surface. Next, the system treats the first oligomer layer and the second oligomer layer for hydrophilic activation. The system subsequently brings the first oligomer layer into contact with the second oligomer layer, thereby allowing the two oligomer layers to adhere and form a single bonding layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. In particular, each of the first oligomer layer and the second oligomer layer is a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种用于接合第一基板和第二基板的系统。 在操作期间，系统通过亲水处理处理第一基板的第一表面和第二基板的第二表面来开始。 然后，系统将第一低聚物层转移到经处理的第一表面上，将第二低聚物层转移到经处理的第二表面上。 接下来，该系统处理第一低聚物层和第二低聚物层以进行亲水活化。 该系统随后使第一低聚物层与第二低聚物层接触，从而允许两个低聚物层在第一基板和第二基板之间粘附并形成单个结合层。 特别地，第一低聚物层和第二低聚物层中的每一个是聚二甲基硅氧烷（PDMS）层。