External voiding sensor system

Details External voiding sensor system External voiding sensor system

2009-03-12

2011-12-06

Bugg, George (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S573400, C340S573600, C340S539120, C340S571000, C340S604000, C340S605000, C340S606000, C604S133000, C604S361000, C604S362000, C607S041000, C607S048000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072338

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure describes an external sensor attached to an undergarment worn by a patient that detects voiding information. The sensor stores the voiding information in a voiding log and transmits the voiding log to an external device. The external device includes a user interface that displays the voiding log to the patient for review. The patient may correct any incorrect voiding information that was logged in error or due to a non-voiding event. A user, such as a clinician or the patient, may use the voiding information to diagnose a condition of the patient. In addition, the voiding information of the voiding log may be used by the user to adjust a stimulation therapy or the external device to automatically adjust stimulation therapy. The undergarment may be disposable or washable after patient use.

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