WO2010102310A3 - Systems, methods, and devices having stretchable integrated circuitry for sensing and delivering therapy - Google Patents

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WO2010102310A3
WO2010102310A3 PCT/US2010/027209 US2010027209W WO2010102310A3 WO 2010102310 A3 WO2010102310 A3 WO 2010102310A3 US 2010027209 W US2010027209 W US 2010027209W WO 2010102310 A3 WO2010102310 A3 WO 2010102310A3
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Bassel De Graff
Roozbeh Ghaffari
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Abstract

System, devices and methods are presented that integrate stretchable or flexible circuitry, including arrays of active devices for enhanced sensing, diagnostic, and therapeutic capabilities. The invention enables conformal sensing contact with tissues of interest, such as the inner wall of a lumen, a the brain, or the surface of the heart. Such direct, conformal contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy. Further, the invention enables the incorporation of both sensing and therapeutic devices on the same substrate allowing for faster treatment of diseased tissue and fewer devices to perform the same procedure.
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