Weighted bioacoustic sensor and method of using same

Details Weighted bioacoustic sensor and method of using same Weighted bioacoustic sensor and method of using same

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting sound generated within body

C600S534000, C600S535000, C073S652000, C181S131000, C381S067000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07998091

ABSTRACT:
A sensor for sensing bioacoustic energy includes a housing comprising an interfacing portion configured to establish coupling with a body part during use. The sensor includes a transducer element coupled to the interfacing portion of the housing and configured to sense sounds produced by matter of biological origin. One or more conductors are coupled to the transducer element. A mass element is compliantly coupled to a surface of the transducer element. Intervening material is disposed between the transducer element surface and the mass element, and allows for differential motion between the transducer element surface and the mass element during excitation of the transducer element.

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