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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2012
Leah Tolosa, Crownsville, MD (US);
Hung Lam, Baltimore, MD (US);
Yordan Kostov, Columbia, MD (US);
Steven M Falk, Baltimore, MD (US);
Govind Rao, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Leah Tolosa, Crownsville, MD (US);
Hung Lam, Baltimore, MD (US);
Yordan Kostov, Columbia, MD (US);
Steven M Falk, Baltimore, MD (US);
Govind Rao, Ellicott City, MD (US);
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD (US);
Abstract
A noninvasive remote parameter sensor and sensing method is provided that is particularly suited for the remote monitoring of skin temperature. The sensor and sensing method utilize luminescence-based sensors that are non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin. The sensor preferably utilizes one or more types of fluorophores that are embedded in a soft hydrogel. The sensor is illuminated with excitation light, and temperature is monitored by detecting and analyzing the emission light from the fluorophores. Because a soft hydrogel is used, the sensor can be gently wiped off the skin at the conclusion of temperature measurements.