Today, patients who need close monitoring—whether in hospitals, rehab centers, or at home—are often hooked up to multiple bulky machines with wires, adhesive sensors, and cuffs. This limits mobility, creates discomfort, and makes it harder for doctors to quickly connect different data points (like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure) to spot early signs of danger.
What the invention is
This patent describes a wearable garment—like a shirt or gown—that has smart medical sensors built directly into the fabric. It tracks vital signs such as heart rate, breathing effort, blood pressure, oxygen levels, body temperature, and even carbon dioxide in the blood. The garment sends the data wirelessly to a base station or doctor’s system for real-time monitoring.
The inventive step
Unlike existing systems that rely on separate, disconnected devices, this garment combines multiple sensors into one comfortable piece of clothing. It also uses advanced software and AI to turn raw data into clear “indices” (like a metabolic rate index, work of breathing index, and falls risk index), making it easier to detect problems early—before they become life-threatening.
Tangible benefits
- Comfort and mobility: Patients aren’t tied down by wires or bulky machines.
- Early warnings: AI can flag risks such as sepsis, respiratory failure, or fall hazards before they happen.
- Emergency response: Built-in defibrillator pads can deliver a life-saving shock if cardiac arrest is detected.
- Personalized care: The system adapts to each patient’s baseline over time, reducing false alarms.
Broader impact
This invention could transform healthcare by making continuous monitoring seamless and less invasive. It supports safer home care, reduces hospitalizations, improves emergency response, and could ease the burden on healthcare staff. For elderly patients, people with chronic illness, or those recovering from surgery, it represents a step toward more dignified, independent, and effective care.