Systems and methods for hydration sensing and monitoring

Details Systems and methods for hydration sensing and monitoring Systems and methods for hydration sensing and monitoring

2006-08-25

2011-11-15

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S361000

Reexamination Certificate

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08057454

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for determining hydration of an article and/or a person. The physical and/or electrical properties of a device in the absorbent article may be altered by hydration received in the absorbent article. The alteration of the physical or electrical properties may indicate the amount of hydration in the absorbent article. Furthermore, a time period for receiving the hydration in the absorbent article may also be determined. The hydration of the person may be determined based on a fluid output rate from the person computed using the amount of hydration output from the person and the time period for receiving the hydration.

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