WO2020009905A1 - Systèmes et procédés d'identification et d'autorisation individuelles utilisant de l'électronique conforme - Google Patents

Systèmes et procédés d'identification et d'autorisation individuelles utilisant de l'électronique conforme Download PDF

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WO2020009905A1
WO2020009905A1 PCT/US2019/039589 US2019039589W WO2020009905A1 WO 2020009905 A1 WO2020009905 A1 WO 2020009905A1 US 2019039589 W US2019039589 W US 2019039589W WO 2020009905 A1 WO2020009905 A1 WO 2020009905A1
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  • FIG. 14 is a schematic of an embodiment of a system such as shown in FIGS. 1 and 10.
  • FIG. 20 is a schematic of a healthcare provider identification device including a system for identification of an individual using conformable electronics, such as the system shown in FIGS. 1 through 15.
  • FIG. 26 is a schematic of an embodiment of an information system such as shown in FIG. 25.
  • FIG. 29A is a schematic of an embodiment of a first healthcare provider identification device such as shown in FIG. 20 and a second healthcare provider identification device in communication with the first healthcare provider identification device.
  • FIG. 30B is a schematic of an embodiment of an information system such as shown in FIG. 25 and a healthcare provider identification device and an individual subject identification device in communication with the information system.
  • FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a method of identifying a healthcare provider using conformable electronics positioned on the healthcare provider.
  • the identity sensors are coupled to circuitry configured to compare the output of the identity sensors to reference data to determine whether the output of the identity sensors corresponds to an identity of a known individual.
  • the systems can also include one or more of physiological sensors, proximity sensors, contact sensors, pressure sensors, or temperature sensors to facilitate operation of the system, to provide contextual data in combination with the output from the identity sensors, to toggle activation/deactivation of one or more components of the system, or the like.
  • a system (or device) 100 is configured to evaluate one or more physical characteristics of an individual on which the system 100 is positioned to facilitate identification of the individual.
  • the system 100 includes a deformable substrate 102, a sensor assembly 104, circuitry 106, and a reporter 108.
  • the deformable substrate 102 is configured to conform to a contour of a body portion of an individual subject (e.g., the curvature of a limb).
  • the deformable substrate 102 can comprise a deformable (e.g., conformable, flexible, stretchable, etc.) material configured to interface with, and conform to, the body portion.
  • the body portion is shown in FIG.
  • the system 100 includes at least one flexible or stretchable electronic component.
  • at least one of the sensor assembly 104 e.g., identity sensors as described herein
  • the circuitry 106 or the reporter 108 can include or be formed of flexible or stretchable electronics coupled to the deformable substrate 102.
  • interconnects (not illustrated) between these components or within the circuitry can include or be formed of flexible or stretchable electronics (e.g., serpentine conducting tracings allowing for stretchable interconnects) and coupled to the deformable substrate 102.
  • a power source e.g., power supply 600 described herein
  • the system 100 can include one or more multifunctional electronic units comprising a stretchable/flexible system including a sensor assembly (e.g., sensor assembly 104), reporter (e.g., reporter 108), and power source (e.g., power supply 600) in communication via associated circuitry (e.g., circuitry 106), including interconnects, residing in or on a deformable substrate (e.g., deformable substrate 102).
  • a sensor assembly e.g., sensor assembly 104
  • reporter e.g., reporter 108
  • power source e.g., power supply 600
  • circuitry e.g., circuitry 106
  • deformable substrate e.g., deformable substrate 102
  • the sensor assembly 104 is coupled to the deformable substrate 102 and is positioned to generate one or more sense signals associated with a physical characteristic of the individual subject on whom the system 100 is positioned.
  • the sensor assembly 104 includes one or more identity sensors 200 configured to generate one or more identity sense signals associated with at least one physical characteristic of the individual subject.
  • the identity sensor 200 can sense the physical characteristic to provide a basis for identification of the individual subject, or to provide an indication that the individual subject cannot be readily identified based on the observed physical characteristics.
  • At least one of the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108 resides on the deformable substrate 102, such as residing on at least a portion of one or more of a stretchable/flexible fabric, an elastomeric polymer, a hydrocolloid film, a membrane (e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane), a gas- permeable elastomeric sheet, or other conformable material.
  • a membrane e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane
  • a gas- permeable elastomeric sheet elastomeric sheet
  • at least a portion of at least one of the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108 can be printed directly onto at least a portion of the deformable substrate 102.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to receive one or more identity sense signals (e.g., from the sensor assembly 104) associated with one or more physical characteristics of the individual subject on which the system 100 is positioned, and can provide analysis of the one or more identity sense signals.
  • the circuitry 106 is operably coupled to the sensor assembly 104 such that the circuitry 106 is configured to receive the one or more identity sense signals from the one or more identity sensors 200 of the sensor assembly 104.
  • the circuitry 106 includes a comparison module 400 configured to compare the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly 104 to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual to determine whether the one or more identity signals correspond to the identity of the at least one individual.
  • the reference data is stored in a computer memory device 402 which can include, but is not limited to, random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD), or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information maintained by the comparison module 400 and which can be accessed by the circuitry 106 or other associated accessing device.
  • RAM random-access memory
  • ROM read-only memory
  • EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
  • flash memory or other memory technology
  • CD-ROM compact discs
  • DVD digital versatile disks
  • magnetic cassettes magnetic tape
  • magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information maintained by the comparison module 400 and which can be accessed by the circuitry 106 or other associated accessing device.
  • the circuity 106 includes one or more ASICs having a plurality of predefined logic components. In an embodiment, the circuity 106 includes one or more FPGAs having a plurality of programmable logic commands.
  • the computer memory device can be integrated with the system 100, can be associated with an external device and accessible by the system 100 through wireless or wired communication protocols, or a combination thereof.
  • the reference data can be stored by the computer memory 702 coupled to the deformable substrate 102 of the system 100, can be accessible by the circuitry 106 via wireless means, or can be available to the circuitry 106 through another method, such as through a remote network, a cloud network, and so forth.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to activate a power connection to the sensor assembly 104 responsive to the correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at the threshold correspondence.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to activate a power connection to the reporter 108 responsive to the correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at the threshold correspondence.
  • the circuitry 106 is activated, controlled, or deactivated by gesture.
  • the circuitry 106 can receive one or more sense signals from a gesture sensor of the system (e.g., an accelerometer, a motion sensor, a proximity sensor, a contact sensor, or other sensor) indicative of a gesture performed by the individual subject, such as a gesture with the body portion on which the system is positioned, a body portion proximate to the body portion on which the system is positioned, or other body portion.
  • a gesture sensor of the system e.g., an accelerometer, a motion sensor, a proximity sensor, a contact sensor, or other sensor
  • the gesture can include a wave, a pinch, a rub, a squeeze, a click, a lift, a flick, a shake, or other gesture configured to activate, control, or deactivate the circuitry 106 via the one or more sense signals from gesture sensor.
  • the system 100 can store a correspondence between a particular gesture and a functionality of the circuitry.
  • the power supply 600 includes one or more components positioned remotely from the deformable substrate 102 that transmit power signals via associated wireless power methods including, but not limited to, inductive coupling of power signals.
  • the system 100 includes one or more components positioned on the deformable substrate 102 configured to one or more of receive, process, and/or distribute the power signals that originate from components positioned remotely from the deformable substrate 102.
  • the system 100 can include a wireless power coil coupled to the deformable substrate 102 that is configured to receive a remote power signal, such as a remote power signal originating from a remote transmission coil.
  • the power supply 600 includes stretchable or flexible electronics.
  • the power supply 600 can include a silicon filamentary serpentine-shaped photovoltaic cell.
  • the power supply 600 can include filamentary serpentine-shaped inductive coils.
  • the reporter 108 of the system 100 is configured to generate one or more communication signals to report information associated with operation of the system 100.
  • the reporter 108 is operably coupled to the circuitry 106 and is configured to generate one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106.
  • the communication signals can be associated with the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly 104 (e.g., via the one or more identity sensors 200), with a comparison of the one or more identity sense signals with the one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual (e.g., as provided by the circuitry 106 to determine whether the one or more identity signals correspond to the identity of the at least one individual), or a combination thereof.
  • the reporter 108 can report that the individual on which the system 100 is placed corresponds to a first individual (e.g., it is Bob), the reporter 108 can report that the information transmitted is a second individual’s physical characteristics (e.g., this information corresponds to the skin topography feature of Jan), the reporter 108 can report that the system 100 is unable to determine an identity of the individual (e.g., the physical characteristics measured by the sensor assembly 104 do not correspond to, or do not meet a threshold correspondence to, any of Bob, Jan, or Joe), or the like.
  • the communication signals are reportable to an external device or system (e.g., external device 800, described further herein).
  • the sensor assembly 104 includes one or more of a transceiver (e.g., transceiver 702) or a receiver (e.g., receiver 704) configured receive one or more communication signals from an external device.
  • the one or more communication signals from the external device can include but are not limited to, control programming, authorization parameters, reference data, or a query (e.g., a query to begin sensing physical characteristics of the individual subject on which the system 100 is positioned).
  • the system 100 includes a unique identifier associated with at least one of the deformable substrate 102, the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108.
  • the external device 800 can receive the communication signals from the reporter 108 indicating an identity of the individual subject on whom the deformable substrate 102 is positioned, whereby the external device 800 can compare (e.g., via the circuitry 804) the identity of the individual with the authorization parameters stored in the memory 806 to determine whether the identified individual is authorized to operate the external device 800, to determine which functionalities of the external device 800 the identified individual is authorized to operate, or the like.
  • the authorization parameters includes a list of identified devices or systems, such devices or systems can automatically operate the portion of features of the external device 800, such as without interaction with the individual subject or other individual.
  • one or more of the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108 facilitates interaction between the system 100 and one or more other devices or systems resident on the body of the individual on which the system 100 is positioned.
  • the external device 800 can include one or more devices or systems (e.g., one or more sensors, computing devices, or the like) that also reside on the individual on which the system 100 is positioned.
  • the system 100 includes the one or more other devices or systems resident on the body of the individual, such as additional sensing devices communicatively coupled with one or more of the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108.
  • the output of the sensing device can be associated with the identity of the individual by the association between the sensing device resident on the body and the activities of one or more of the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108 (e.g., the heart rate measured by the heart rate monitor can be associated with the identity of individual on which the devices or systems are positioned).
  • a sensing device resident on the body of the individual e.g., a heart rate monitor
  • the output of the sensing device can be associated with the identity of the individual by the association between the sensing device resident on the body and the activities of one or more of the sensor assembly 104, the circuitry 106, or the reporter 108 (e.g., the heart rate measured by the heart rate monitor can be associated with the identity of individual on which the devices or systems are positioned).
  • authorization can include, but is not limited to, the individual being authorized to utilize the system 100 or to use an external device (e.g., where that individual subject substantially matches one identity of the list of individuals authorized to operate the external device), or the system 100 can function fully (e.g., can transmit information) or a portion of the functionalities of the system 100 to which the authorized individual is permitted to utilized are enabled.
  • the identity comparison module 1000 can first identity the individual based on the one or more identity sense signals, whereby the authorization comparison module 1002 can determine whether the identified authorized individual is (e.g., by comparing the identity to reference data having a list of authorized individuals or identities).
  • the identity comparison module 1000 and the authorization comparison module 1002 can be incorporated as a single module for automatic authentication after identification.
  • the comparison module compares sense signals from other sensors of the system (e.g., one or more of the physiological sensor 900, the proximity sensor 902, the contact sensor 904, the pressure sensor 906, or the temperature sensor 908) to determine the vital status or the functional status of the individual.
  • the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with a functional status can include but are not limited to, chemical or biological indicators of inebriation or intoxication (e.g., by drugs or alcohol), the presence or absence of a substance (e.g., a toxin, a poison, a prescription medication), a blood oxygenation level, a movement, pattern of movement, or absence of movement (e.g., as indicators of a state of consciousness or of compromised fine motor skills), or so forth.
  • the system 100 includes a reservoir 1500 configured to release an adherence mitigator responsive to the one or more energy signals from the circuity 106.
  • the adherence mitigator is configured to interact with the adhesive 1300 to transition the adhesive 1300 from the adhesive state to the non-adhesive state.
  • the adherence mitigator can include a substance having a pH (e.g., an acid) that alters the ionic properties of the adhesive (e.g., a single or double network poly(methacrylic acid) hydrogel that bonds at pH 6 but loses adhesion when exposed to acidic pH).
  • the adherence mitigator can include a solvent that degrades a polymer adhesive.
  • the reservoir 1500 includes an energy-responsive hydrogel configured to release the reservoir contents upon stimulation (e.g., in response to the one or more energy signals, in response to an electric signal, in response to a thermal signal, in response to an electromagnetic signal, etc.)
  • the circuitry 106 can generate one or more energy signals to activate the reservoir 1500 to cause release of the adherence mitigator, thereby permitting interaction between the adherence mitigator and the adhesive 1300.
  • the adherence mitigator includes one or more of a fluid material or a powdered material.
  • Such degradation can influence the functionality of one or more of the adhesive 1300, the deformable substrate 102, the sensor assembly 104, or the circuitry 106, such as by causing at least a portion of the adhesive 1300, the deformable substrate 102, the sensor assembly 104, or the circuitry 106 to become inoperative.
  • the one or more energy signals generated by the circuitry 106 are configured to degrade at least a portion of at least one of the adhesive 1300, the deformable substrate 102, the sensor assembly 104, or the circuitry 106.
  • Method 1600 also includes reporting one or more communication signals related to the identity sense signals or the comparison of the identity sense signals to the reference data in block 1606.
  • the reporter 108 can generate the one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106, where such communication signals can relate to the identity sense signals or to the comparison by the circuity 106 of the identity sense signals with the reference data.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a method 1700 for identifying and authorizing an individual using conformable electronics positioned on the individual.
  • Method 1700 shows generating one or more identity sense signals in block 1702, where the sense signals correspond to an individual subject and are generated by an identification device having a deformable substrate and at least one sensor coupled to the deformable substrate.
  • the sensor assembly 104 e.g., one or more identity sensors 200
  • Method 1700 also includes comparing the one or more identity sense signals to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual in block 1704.
  • Systems, devices, and methods are described for identification and authorization of individuals including, but not limited to, healthcare providers (e.g., physicians, nurses, care providers, medical assistants, physicians assistants, lab technicians, etc.) and individual subjects including patients, research subjects, other healthcare providers, and other persons in a medical, research, rehabilitation, or extended care facility, using conformable electronics for aspects of the identification and authorization processes.
  • Authorizations can include, but are not limited to, authorizations to perform actions with respect to other individuals, authorizations to access information, authorizations to operate external devices, and so forth.
  • the systems can also include one or more of physiological sensors, proximity sensors, contact sensors, pressure sensors, or temperature sensors to facilitate operation of the system, to provide contextual data in combination with the output from the identity sensors, to toggle activation/deactivation of one or more components of the system, or the like.
  • a healthcare provider identification device 2000 is configured to evaluate one or more physical characteristics of a healthcare provider on which the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is positioned to facilitate identification of the healthcare provider.
  • the healthcare provider identification device 2000 includes a system (or device), such as the system 100 described herein to facilitate the identification of the healthcare provider.
  • the system 100 includes deformable substrate 102, sensor assembly 104, circuitry 106, and reporter 108.
  • the deformable substrate 102 is configured to conform to a contour of a body portion of a healthcare provider (e.g., the curvature of a limb).
  • the identity sensor 200 can include, but is not limited to, one or more of an optical sensor 202, an electromagnetic sensor 204, an impedance sensor 206, a capacitive sensor 208, an electrophysiological sensor 210, a plethysmographic sensor 212, a resistive sensor 214, a biosensor 216, or a chemical sensor 218.
  • the identity sensor 200 can generate the one or more identity sense signals based on measurement or sensing of one more physical characteristics of the healthcare provider, where the one or physical characteristics can include, but are not limited to, skin topography features (e.g., pattern of skin surface, follicle pattern, pore pattern, pigmentation, etc.), vascular properties or layouts (e.g., arterial patterns, properties, or layouts; vein patterns, properties, or layouts; etc.), electric current pattern (e.g., photovoltaic current pattern), or skin resistivity measurement.
  • skin topography features e.g., pattern of skin surface, follicle pattern, pore pattern, pigmentation, etc.
  • vascular properties or layouts e.g., arterial patterns, properties, or layouts; vein patterns, properties, or layouts; etc.
  • electric current pattern e.g., photovoltaic current pattern
  • skin resistivity measurement e.g., as shown in FIG. 3, the system 100 can be positioned on a skin surface of a body portion (shown as
  • the sensor assembly 104 can be structured relative to the deformable substrate 102 such that at least a portion of the sensor assembly 104 is embedded within the deformable substrate 102, affixed to the deformable substrate 102, residing on the deformable substrate 102, printed directly onto the deformable substrate 102, or a combination thereof.
  • at least a portion of an identity sensor 200 can be embedded within the deformable substrate 102, can be affixed to the deformable substrate 102, can reside on the deformable substrate 102, can be directly printed on the deformable substrate 102, or a combination thereof.
  • the deformable substrate 102 can include one or more of a stretchable/flexible fabric, an elastomeric polymer, a hydrocolloid film, a membrane (e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane), a gas-permeable elastomeric sheet, or other conformable material.
  • a stretchable/flexible fabric an elastomeric polymer
  • a hydrocolloid film e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane
  • a membrane e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane
  • gas-permeable elastomeric sheet e.g., a gas-permeable elastomeric sheet, or other conformable material.
  • the reference data is stored in a computer memory device 402 which can include, but is not limited to, random- access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD), or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information maintained by the comparison module 400 and which can be accessed by the circuitry 106 or other associated accessing device.
  • RAM random- access memory
  • ROM read-only memory
  • EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
  • flash memory or other memory technology
  • CD-ROM compact discs
  • DVD digital versatile disks
  • magnetic cassettes magnetic tape
  • magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information maintained by the comparison module 400 and which can be accessed by the circuitry 106 or other associated accessing device.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to receive one or more identity sense signals (e.g., from the sensor assembly 104) associated with one or more physical characteristics of an individual subject being evaluated or cared for by the healthcare provider on which system 100 is positioned, and can provide analysis of the one or more identity sense signals.
  • the circuitry 106 is operably coupled to the sensor assembly 104 such that the circuitry 106 is configured to receive the one or more identity sense signals associated with a second individual from the one or more identity sensors 200 (or identity sensor 2100) of the sensor assembly 104.
  • the comparison module 400 is configured to compare the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly 104 to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual to determine whether the one or more identity signals correspond to the identity of the at least one individual.
  • the circuitry 106 includes components to process the one or more sense signals from the sensor assembly 104 and to provide instruction to the reporter 108 to generate one or more communication signals associated with the one or more identity sense signals, a comparison of the one or more identity sense signals with the one or more physical characteristics from reference data indicative with an identity of a particular individual, determinations made by the circuity 106, or other information.
  • the circuity 106 can include a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate entry (FPGA), or the like, or any combinations thereof, and can include discrete digital or analog circuit elements or electronics, or combinations thereof.
  • the reference data can include one or more physical characteristics associated with a first person/individual, one or more physical characteristics associated with a second person/individual, one or more physical characteristics associated with a third person/individual, and so on.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to compare the identity sense signals from the sensor assembly 104 to the reference data, such that when the comparison is at or exceeds a threshold correspondence (e.g., within a predetermined confidence interval), the identity of the person/individual stored by the reference data can be attributed to the individual on which the system 100 is positioned. For example, if the reference data includes physical characteristic information for each of Dr. Bob, Dr.
  • the reporter 108 can report that the individual on which the system 100 is placed corresponds to a first individual (e.g., it is Dr. Bob), the reporter 108 can report that the information transmitted is a second individual’s physical characteristics (e.g., this information corresponds to the skin topography feature of Dr. Jan), the reporter 108 can report that the system 100 is unable to determine an identity of the individual (e.g., the physical characteristics measured by the sensor assembly 104 do not correspond to, or do not meet a threshold correspondence to, any of Dr. Bob, Dr. Jan, or Nurse Joe), or the like.
  • a first individual e.g., it is Dr. Bob
  • the reporter 108 can report that the information transmitted is a second individual’s physical characteristics (e.g., this information corresponds to the skin topography feature of Dr. Jan)
  • the reporter 108 can report that the system 100 is unable to determine an identity of the individual (e.g., the physical characteristics measured by the sensor assembly 104 do not correspond to, or do not meet a threshold correspondence
  • the one or more communication signals correspond to authorization of the healthcare provider to perform a health service action with respect to an individual subject responsive to a correspondence between one or more identity sense signals and reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual at least at a threshold correspondence.
  • the reporter 108 can be configured to generate one or more communication signals corresponding to an authorization for the individual on which the system 100 is placed to perform or participate in a health service action when the identity sense signals meet a threshold correspondence to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of Dr. Bob, that is, when the individual on which the system 100 is placed can be identified as Dr. Bob.
  • the one or more communication signals correspond to authorization of the healthcare provider to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject responsive to both of (i) a correspondence between one or more identity sense signals associated with the individual on which the system 100 is placed and reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at a threshold correspondence (e.g., individual on which the system 100 is placed can be identified as Dr. Bob) and (ii) a correspondence between one or more second identity sense signals associated with an individual subject (e.g. a patient scanned by the system 100, where the system 100 is placed on a healthcare provider, as shown in FIGS.
  • a threshold correspondence e.g., individual on which the system 100 is placed can be identified as Dr. Bob
  • a correspondence between one or more second identity sense signals associated with an individual subject e.g. a patient scanned by the system 100, where the system 100 is placed on a healthcare provider, as shown in FIGS.
  • reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one second individual being at least at a threshold correspondence e.g., a second individual being evaluated or cared for by the individual on which the system 100 is placed can be identified as patient Greg.
  • the external device or system can include, but is not limited to, a computing device, system or network (e.g., a personal computing device, a server, electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, an administrative system, etc.), or an electronic device (e.g., an electronic controller such as on a medical device, surgical device, a therapeutic device, an assistive device, an imaging device, a rehabilitative device, a drug delivery tool, vending machine, display device, or other electronic equipment).
  • a computing device, system or network e.g., a personal computing device, a server, electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, an administrative system, etc.
  • an electronic device e.g., an electronic controller such as on a medical device, surgical device, a therapeutic device, an assistive device, an imaging device, a rehabilitative device, a drug delivery tool, vending machine, display device, or
  • the display device 2416 can be configured to display a virtual reality environment or an augmented reality environment.
  • the display device 2416 can be configured to display the virtual reality or augmented reality environment with one or more display features or functionalities associated with one or more authorization parameters for the identified individual. For example, an individual identified as Dr. Bob can access full functionality of a surgical simulator, while an individual identified as Nurse Joe is denied access to one or more features or functions of the surgical simulator.
  • the reporter 108 can communicate (e.g., send and receive communication signals) with the external device 2300 via one or more connected or wireless communication mechanisms including, but not limited to acoustic communication signals, sound communication signals (e.g., audible, inaudible, or combinations thereof), optical communication signals, radio communication signals, infrared communication signals, ultrasonic communication signals, electric signals (e.g., via a conduction pathway between a component of the system 100 and the external device 2300), and the like.
  • one or more of the sensor assembly 104 or the circuitry 106 can receive communication signals from the external device 2300.
  • the external device 2300 can transmit one or more communication signals to one or more of the sensor assembly 104 or the circuitry 106, where such communication signals can initiate or terminate particular functionalities of the sensor assembly 104 or circuitry 106 (e.g., turn on/off), provide programming information, provide updated functionalities, provide or update comparison threshold values or reference data, or the like.
  • the circuitry 106 directs the reporter 108 to generate the one or more communication responsive to a query from the external device 2300.
  • the reporter 108 generates the one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106 without any dependence or communication from the external device 2300.
  • the reporter 108 can generate the one or more communication signals regardless of whether the external device 2300 is capable of receiving the communication signals.
  • the communication signals generated by the reporter 108 can be stored in memory of the system 100, where the stored communication signals can be utilized later (e.g., to program one or more new systems 100, external devices 2300, etc.).
  • the circuitry 106 can include an identity comparison module 1000 and an authorization comparison module 1002.
  • the identity comparison module 1000 is configured to compare the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly 104 to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual to determine whether the one or more identity sense signals correspond to the identity of the at least one individual.
  • the identity comparison module 1000 can include structure and functionality similar to, or the same as, the comparison module 400 described herein.
  • the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual can be stored in a computer memory device 1004 accessible by the circuitry 106, the identity comparison module 1000, or the authorization comparison module 1002.
  • the computer memory device 1004 can store data associated with a list of identities (e.g., names of individuals) having associated physical characteristics attributable to the particular identity (e.g., a skin topography feature associated with and unique to a first identity, a skin topography feature associated with and unique to a second identity, and the so forth).
  • one or more authorization parameters associated with one or more individual subjects can include, but are not limited to, a list of identities of one or more individuals authorized to undergo a scheduled procedure, a list of identities of one or more individuals scheduled to receive a treatment, a list of identities of one or more individuals with pre-operative permissions or restrictions, a list of identities of one or more individuals with post-operative permissions or restrictions, a list of identities of one or more individuals with pre-treatment permissions or restrictions, a list of identities of one or more individuals with post-treatment permissions or restrictions, at least one authorization parameter associated with at least one of a treatment schedule, a recovery schedule, a rehabilitation schedule, a pre-operative schedule, or a post-operative schedule, a list of identities of one or more individuals assigned to the healthcare provider, a list of identities of one or more individuals associated with at least one of a time, a date, or a location, or the like.
  • the reporter 108 is configured to generate the one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106, where the one or more communication signals are associated with a comparison of at least one of the one or more identity sense signals with the one or more authorization parameters or the identity of the at least one individual with the one or more authorization parameters.
  • the authorization comparison module 1002 can directly compare the one or more identity sense signals with authorization parameters stored in the memory 1004.
  • the authorization parameters can include a list of physical characteristics of authorized individuals, such that when the identity sense signals match the physical characteristics of authorized individuals stored in memory, the healthcare provider can be authorized.
  • the comparison module compares sense signals from other sensors of the system (e.g., one or more of the physiological sensor 900, the proximity sensor 902, the contact sensor 904, the pressure sensor 906, or the temperature sensor 908) to determine the vital status or the functional status of the individual.
  • the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with a functional status can include but are not limited to, chemical or biological indicators of inebriation or intoxication (e.g., by drugs or alcohol), the presence or absence of a substance (e.g., a toxin, a poison, a prescription medication), a blood oxygenation level, a movement, pattern of movement, or absence of movement (e.g., as indicators of a state of consciousness or of compromised fine motor skills), or so forth.
  • the reporter 108 can display via the display device a first pattern (e.g., a first intensity, a first audible/inaudible pattern, etc.) if the healthcare provider is not authorized to perform a health service action with respect to an individual subject, and can display a distinct second pattern (a second intensity, a second audible/inaudible pattern, etc.) if the healthcare provider is authorized to perform the health service action with respect to an individual subject.
  • a first pattern e.g., a first intensity, a first audible/inaudible pattern, etc.
  • a distinct second pattern a second intensity, a second audible/inaudible pattern, etc.
  • the reporter 108 can generate the one or more communication signals responsive to a variety of scenarios involving one or more of identification or authorization.
  • the one or more communication signals generated by the reporter 108 correspond to a lack of authorization of the healthcare provider to perform a health service action (e.g., operate an external device, etc.) responsive to a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being below a threshold correspondence.
  • the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is configured to communicate with an information system 2500.
  • the information system 2500 is configured to receive communications from the reporter 108 for analysis by the information system 2500.
  • the information system 2500 can include at least one server 2502 (e.g., a computing device or network of computing devices) having a communications interface 2504 (e.g., a receiver 2506, transmitter 2508, transceiver 2510, or any combination thereof) and at least one processor 2512 (or controller) in communication with a memory 2514.
  • the memory 2514 can include a database 2516 configured to store information received by the information system 2500, authorization parameters, activity logs, and so forth.
  • the communications interface 2504 can transmit one or more communication signals to one or more of the sensor assembly 104 or the circuitry 106, where such communication signals can initiate or terminate particular functionalities of the sensor assembly 104 or circuitry 106 (e.g., turn on/off), provide programming information, provide updated functionalities, provide or update authorization parameters, comparison threshold values, or reference data, or the like.
  • the circuitry 106 directs the reporter 108 to generate the one or more communication responsive to a query from the information system 2500.
  • the reporter 108 generates the one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106 without any dependence or communication from the information system 2500.
  • the information system 2500 can send one or more communication signals to the external device 2300 that enable the healthcare provider to fully or partially operate the external device 2300 based on the comparison. For example, the information system 2500 can send one or more communication signals that place the external device 2300 into an operational mode based on receiving one or more communication signals from the healthcare provider identification device 2000 indicating that an individual on which the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is placed can be identified as Dr. Bob.
  • the memory 2814 can include a database 2816 configured to store information received by the information system 2800, authorization parameters, activity logs, and so forth.
  • the information system 2800 includes, but is not limited to, an electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, an administrative system, or any combination thereof.
  • the information system 2500 includes one of an electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, or an administrative system
  • the information system 2800 includes a different one of an electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, or an administrative system.
  • healthcare provider identification device 2000 can be authorized to draw blood from patient Greg when healthcare provider identification device 2000 receives one or more communication signals identifying the individual as Nurse Joe.
  • healthcare provider identification device 2000 can be configured to provide an alert (e.g., via reporter 108) to Dr. Bob (e.g., via display device 1200), or to an external device or system.
  • the reporter 108 can be configured to transmit one or more communication signals associated with an identity of the individual on whom the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is placed in a variety of scenarios.
  • the reporter 108 is configured to transmit the one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 to identify the healthcare provider to the information system 2500.
  • the reporter 108 can transmit one or more communication signals to log Dr. Bob into the information system 2500, whereby the information system 2500 grants Dr. Bob access based on one or more authorization parameters (e.g., permissions) corresponding to Dr. Bob.
  • the reporter 108 is configured to transmit the one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 to sign an information system entry for the healthcare provider.
  • the healthcare provider identification device 2000 can also be configured to receive communication signals from the information system 2500.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to receive (e.g., via receiver 404 or transceiver 406) one or more authorization parameters from the information system 2500.
  • the information system 2500 can program the healthcare provider identification device 2000 by providing authorization parameters for one or more individuals for whom the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is operable.
  • the healthcare provider identification device 2000 can be configured to receive authorization parameters associated with a list of individuals (e.g., Dr. Bob, Dr. Jan, and Nurse Joe) from the information system 2500.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to store the one or more authorization parameters received from the information system 2500 in a memory (e.g., memory 402) of the system 100.
  • the healthcare provider identification device 2000 can be configured as a single-use device, a multiple-use device, a disposable device, a recyclable device, a reconfigurable device, or the like. In an embodiment, the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is configured as a single-use device.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to authorize a single health service action or provide a single comparison between reference data and identity sense signals associated with the individual on whom the deformable substrate 102 is placed.
  • an adhesive for attaching the healthcare provider identification device 2000 to a skin surface of a body portion of a healthcare provider may be configured for a single-use application, whereby the adhesive is no longer capable of attaching the healthcare provider identification device 2000 to a skin surface after the healthcare provider identification device 2000 has been adhered to a skin surface and then removed.
  • a healthcare provider may receive a new healthcare provider identification device 2000 before each procedure or other scheduled health service action.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to authorize one or more health service actions for a single individual subject.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to authorize an individual identified as Dr. Bob to perform one or more procedures or other health service actions, but only with respect to patient Greg.
  • a healthcare provider may receive a new healthcare provider identification device 2000 each day or before each shift (e.g., morning shift, afternoon shift, evening shift, night shift, overnight shift, etc.).
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to authorize one or more health service actions based upon a schedule.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured with authorization parameters based upon a predetermined schedule for a healthcare provider on whom the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is to be placed.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured with authorization parameters based upon a schedule of patients to be evaluated or cared for by Dr. Bob, a schedule of procedures Dr. Bob is scheduled to perform, or the like.
  • Nurse Joe can be authorized to draw blood from an individual on whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is placed when healthcare provider identification device 2000 receives one or more communication signals from the individual subject identification device 3000 identifying the individual as patient Greg.
  • the one or more communication signals can correspond to a lack of authorization of the healthcare provider to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject responsive to a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals generated by the individual subject identification device 3000 and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one second individual being below a threshold correspondence.
  • the information system 2500 can transmit an alert to an external device 2300 or other equipment/instrument, e.g., disallowing the procedure to proceed (e.g., by inhibiting use of the external device 2300).
  • the alert can include one or more control signals that inhibit use of the external device 2300 or other equipment/instrument the healthcare provider is attempting to access. For example, when the healthcare provider is not identified as Dr.
  • the information system 2500 can be configured to provide a control signal to external device 2300 to disable the external device 2300 or make it at least partially inaccessible to the healthcare provider.
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 identifies the individual on whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is placed to the information system 2500 as patient Greg
  • the healthcare provider identification device 2000 identifies the individual on whom the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is placed to the information system 2500 as Dr. Bob
  • the information system 2500 can be configured to generate one or more communication signals associated with an authorization of the individual on whom the healthcare provider identification device 2000 is placed (i.e. , Dr. Bob) to perform the surgical procedure for the individual on whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is placed (i.e., patient Greg).
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 includes a system (or device), such as the system 100 described herein to facilitate the identification of the individual subject.
  • the system 100 includes deformable substrate 102, sensor assembly 104, circuitry 106, and reporter 108.
  • the deformable substrate 102 is configured to conform to a contour of a body portion of an individual subject (e.g., the curvature of a limb).
  • the deformable substrate 102 can comprise a deformable (e.g., conformable, flexible, stretchable, etc.) material configured to interface with, and conform to, the body portion. The body portion is shown in FIG.
  • the identity sensor 200 can include, but is not limited to, one or more of an optical sensor 202, an electromagnetic sensor 204, an impedance sensor 206, a capacitive sensor 208, an electrophysiological sensor 210, a plethysmographic sensor 212, a resistive sensor 214, a biosensor 216, or a chemical sensor 218.
  • the identity sensor 200 can generate the one or more identity sense signals based on measurement or sensing of one more physical characteristics of the individual subject, where the one or physical characteristics can include, but are not limited to, skin topography features (e.g., pattern of skin surface, follicle pattern, pore pattern, pigmentation, etc.), vascular properties or layouts (e.g., arterial patterns, properties, or layouts; vein patterns, properties, or layouts; etc.), electric current pattern (e.g., photovoltaic current pattern), or skin resistivity measurement.
  • skin topography features e.g., pattern of skin surface, follicle pattern, pore pattern, pigmentation, etc.
  • vascular properties or layouts e.g., arterial patterns, properties, or layouts; vein patterns, properties, or layouts; etc.
  • electric current pattern e.g., photovoltaic current pattern
  • skin resistivity measurement e.g., as shown in FIG. 3, the system 100 can be positioned on a skin surface of a body portion (shown as
  • the system 100 can detect via the identity sensor 200 one or more of a follicle pattern 300, a pore pattern 302, a skin pigmentation or distinctive skin mark 304, or a vascular pattern or layout 306.
  • the identity sensor 200 can then generate one or more identity sense signals based on the structure of the particular sensor(s) of the sensor assembly 104 (e.g., optical sensor 202, electromagnetic sensor 204, impedance sensor 206, etc.), where such signals will correspond to the measured or sensed physical characteristics to facilitate in analysis of whether the identity of the individual subject can be determined.
  • the sensor assembly 104 can be structured relative to the deformable substrate 102 such that at least a portion of the sensor assembly 104 is embedded within the deformable substrate 102, affixed to the deformable substrate 102, residing on the deformable substrate 102, printed directly onto the deformable substrate 102, or a combination thereof.
  • at least a portion of an identity sensor 200 can be embedded within the deformable substrate 102, can be affixed to the deformable substrate 102, can reside on the deformable substrate 102, can be directly printed on the deformable substrate 102, or a combination thereof.
  • the deformable substrate 102 can include one or more of a stretchable/flexible fabric, an elastomeric polymer, a hydrocolloid film, a membrane (e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane), a gas-permeable elastomeric sheet, or other conformable material.
  • a stretchable/flexible fabric an elastomeric polymer
  • a hydrocolloid film e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane
  • a membrane e.g., a nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane
  • gas-permeable elastomeric sheet e.g., a gas-permeable elastomeric sheet, or other conformable material.
  • the circuitry 106 includes a comparison module 400 configured to compare the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly 104 to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual to determine whether the one or more identity signals correspond to the identity of the at least one individual.
  • the reference data is stored in a computer memory device 402 which can include, but is not limited to, random- access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD), or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information maintained by the comparison module 400 and which can be accessed by the circuitry 106 or other associated accessing device.
  • RAM random- access memory
  • ROM read-only memory
  • EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
  • flash memory or other memory technology
  • CD-ROM compact discs
  • DVD digital versatile disks
  • magnetic cassettes magnetic tape
  • magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information maintained by the comparison module 400 and which can be accessed by the circuitry 106 or other associated accessing device.
  • the circuity 106 includes one or more ASICs having a plurality of predefined logic components. In an embodiment, the circuity 106 includes one or more FPGAs having a plurality of programmable logic commands.
  • the computer memory device can be integrated with the system 100, can be associated with an external device and accessible by the system 100 through wireless or wired communication protocols, or a combination thereof.
  • the reference data can be stored by the computer memory 702 coupled to the deformable substrate 102 of the system 100, can be accessible by the circuitry 106 via wireless means, or can be available to the circuitry 106 through another method, such as through a remote network, a cloud network, and so forth.
  • the circuitry 106 includes a receiver 404 or transceiver 406 (e.g., antenna, etc.) to receive the reference data information or other information (e.g., correspondence threshold information, programming information) to facilitate operation or control of the system 100 through wireless or wired communication protocols.
  • the receiver 404 can receive one or more communication signals from an external device associated with but not limited to, control programming, authorization parameters, reference data, or a query (e.g., a query to transmit information from the system 100 to the external device, a query to begin sensing of identity sense signals via the sensor assembly 104, etc.).
  • the circuitry 106 can also include a transmitter 408 or transceiver (e.g., antenna, etc.) to send information amongst components of the system 100 or to components external the system, such as to communicate with an external device or system (e.g., an external device or system described herein, including, but not limited to, external device 800, external device 2300, information system 2500, information system 2800, healthcare identification device 2000, guest device 3200, or a combination thereof).
  • Such communication can include, for example, indications that the circuitry 106 is accessing one or more databases or memory devices storing reference or programming data, computational protocols, system updates, or the like.
  • the reference data includes data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual.
  • the reference data can include, but is not limited to, a skin topography feature associated with an identity of an individual, a skin surface pattern associated with an identity of an individual, a follicle pattern associated with an identity of an individual, a pore pattern associated with an identity of an individual, a pigmentation pattern or characteristic associated with an identity of an individual, a vascular layout associated with an identity of an individual, an electric current pattern associated with an identity of an individual, a photovoltaic current pattern associated with an identity of an individual, a skin resistivity measurement associated with an identity of an individual, or the like.
  • the reference data can include one or more physical characteristics associated with a first person/individual, one or more physical characteristics associated with a second person/individual, one or more physical characteristics associated with a third person/individual, and so on.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to compare the identity sense signals from the sensor assembly 104 to the reference data, such that when the comparison is at or exceeds a threshold correspondence (e.g., within a predetermined confidence interval), the identity of the person/individual stored by the reference data can be attributed to the individual on which the system 100 is positioned. For example, if the reference data includes physical characteristic information for each of patients Greg, Joe, and Lisa, the circuity 106 can compare the identity sense signals from the sensor assembly 104 to determine whether the identity sense signals would correspond to the physical characteristic information of Greg, Joe, or Lisa.
  • a threshold correspondence e.g., within a predetermined confidence interval
  • the external device or system can include, but is not limited to, a computing device, system or network (e.g., a personal computing device, a server, electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, an administrative system, etc.), or an electronic device (e.g., an electronic controller such as on a medical device, surgical device, a therapeutic device, an assistive device, an imaging device, a rehabilitative device, a drug delivery tool, vending machine, display device, or other electronic equipment).
  • a computing device, system or network e.g., a personal computing device, a server, electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a claim processing system, an administrative system, etc.
  • an electronic device e.g., an electronic controller such as on a medical device, surgical device, a therapeutic device, an assistive device, an imaging device, a rehabilitative device, a drug delivery tool, vending machine, display device, or
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 can be configured to communicate with external device 2300.
  • the external device 2300 is configured to receive communications from the reporter 108 for analysis by the external device 2300.
  • the external device 2300 can include a receiver 2302 (e.g., receiving antenna, transceiver, etc.) configured to receive the one or more communication signals from the reporter 108.
  • the external device 2300 can also include circuitry 2304 configured to compare the one or more communication signals with one or more authorization parameters associated with one or more users authorized to operate the external device 2300.
  • the external device 2300 can include, or can access, a computer memory device 2306 that maintains data associated with authorization parameters pertinent to operation of the external device 2300.
  • the circuitry 106 includes a comparison module 1 100 configured to compare the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly 104 to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with a physical state of the individual to determine whether the individual subject is authorized to operate an external device.
  • the memory 1004 can store reference data associated with physical states including but not limited to, a vital status (e.g., physiological reference data indicative of a living status or a deceased status, physiological data associated with a distress or stress status, or the like) or a functional status (e.g., a physical status, a mental status, or the like).
  • the vital status or the functional status can serve as an indicator as to whether an identified individual is in a state suitable for operation of the external device. While the individual subject may be identified and authorized to use an external device (e.g., external device 2300), the current status of the individual may preclude total or partial operation of the external device. For example, the sensors of the system 100 may detect that the individual subject has an elevated blood pressure making it unsafe for the individual subject to consume coffee, where the individual subject is otherwise authorized to receive coffee from a vending machine (e.g., patient Greg is on a list of individuals authorized to have caffeine and hot liquids).
  • a vending machine e.g., patient Greg is on a list of individuals authorized to have caffeine and hot liquids.
  • the individual subject may be authorized to operate a walker device, but the sensors of the system 100 may detect that the individual subject is experiencing orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure upon standing), making it unsafe for the individual subject to walk at that particular time, so authorization for use is prevented.
  • the system 100 is configured to determine a status of the individual subject based on a schedule parameter (e.g., schedule of procedures), logged activity state of the individual subject (e.g., logged procedures, logged food, fluid, or drug consumption, logged mobility or operation of external devices, etc., which may be stored by logging module 3002), timing information (e.g., check in time, sleep/rest time, activity time, etc.), or the like.
  • schedule parameter e.g., schedule of procedures
  • logged activity state of the individual subject e.g., logged procedures, logged food, fluid, or drug consumption, logged mobility or operation of external devices, etc.
  • timing information e.g., check in time, sleep/rest time, activity time, etc.
  • the system 100 can determine that the patient been X-rayed in the past two hours, and accordingly, prevent authorization of further X-ray treatments until two hours have passed.
  • a logged activity state of the patient can include how many treatments or treatment exposures the patient has had (e.g., X-ray treatments, total radiation exposures, total rads for the patient, etc.), where the system 100 can authorize or prevent authorization of another treatment, patient activity, patient consumption, patient visits, etc., based on the number of X-ray treatments or total radiation exposures (e.g., the patient has received two treatments (e.g., radiation treatments) in 24 hours, so she cannot have a third treatment until 12 hours have passed).
  • the reporter 108 can display via the display device a first pattern (e.g., a first intensity, a first color, a first shape, etc.) if the individual subject is not authorized to operate an external device, and can display a distinct second pattern (a second intensity, a second color, a second shape, etc.) if the individual subject is authorized to operate an external device.
  • the system 100 can also include one or more photodetectors, such as one or more organic photodetectors (OPDs), to detect light from the display device 1200 and/or the sensor assembly 104, such as light reflected by or refracted from a body portion.
  • OPDs organic photodetectors
  • the one or more communication signals generated by the reporter 108 correspond to authorization of the individual subject to operate an external device responsive to both of (i) a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at a threshold correspondence and (ii) a correspondence between at least one of the one or more identity sense signals or the identity of the at least one individual with one or more authorization parameters being at least at a threshold correspondence.
  • the reporter 108 can report via the communication signals that the individual subject is authorized to operate an external device, or participate in any other activity requiring authorization of the individual subject.
  • the information system 2500 can transmit (e.g., via communications interface 2504) the one or more authorization parameters to the individual subject identification device 3000 or to an external device or system (e.g., external device 800, external device 2300, healthcare provider identification device 2000, or a second information system 2800, or the like), whereby the device or system receiving the one or more authorization parameters can perform a comparison between the one or more authorization parameters and the identity or identity sense signals associated with the individual subject on which the system 100 is placed.
  • the circuitry 106 of the system 100 includes a logging module 3002 configured to store at least one activity state of the individual subject in a memory device of the system 100 (e.g., in memory 402 or memory 1004 described herein, or the like).
  • the logging module 3002 can be configured to store at least one activity state of the individual subject including information corresponding to receiving a treatment, operating an external device, a location, a time, a date, any combination of thereof, and so forth.
  • the logging module 3002 can be configured to store at least one activity state of the individual subject including, but not limited to, information corresponding to a procedure performed upon the individual subject, information corresponding to an external device operated by the individual subject, information corresponding to supplies (e.g., medical supplies) exhausted by the individual subject, information corresponding to food or beverage consumption by the individual subject, information corresponding to a treatment received by the individual subject, information corresponding to an activity (e.g., sleeping, walking, watching TV, etc.), information corresponding to medication dosage, timing, etc., information corresponding to a healthcare provider having performed a service for the individual subject, or any combination thereof.
  • supplies e.g., medical supplies
  • the reporter 108 is configured to generate one or more communication signals associated with a logged activity state of the individual subject.
  • the reporter 108 can be configured to communicate one or more communication signals associated with a logged activity state of the healthcare provider to the information system 2500.
  • the reporter 108 can transmit one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 indicating that an individual identified as patient Greg underwent a scheduled surgical procedure.
  • the reporter 108 can be configured to transmit one or more communication signals associated with an identity of the individual on whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is placed in a variety of scenarios.
  • the reporter 108 is configured to transmit the one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 to identify an individual subject to the information system 2500.
  • the reporter 108 can transmit one or more communication signals that identify an individual to the information system 2500 as patient Greg, whereby the information system 2500 can associate data entries with patient Greg or provide access to information associated with patient Greg to the individual.
  • the reporter 108 is configured to transmit the one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 to validate an information system entry associated with the individual subject.
  • the reporter 108 can transmit one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 to authenticate the entry as having been entered by or for the identified individual.
  • the reporter 108 is configured to transmit the one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 in response to a query from the information system 2500.
  • the information system 2500 can query the individual subject identification device 3000 to determine if the individual on whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is placed is an individual authorized to operate an external device.
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 can also be configured to receive communication signals from the information system 2500.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to receive (e.g., via receiver 404 or transceiver 406) one or more authorization parameters from the information system 2500.
  • the information system 2500 can program the individual subject identification device 3000 by providing authorization parameters for one or more individuals for whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is operable.
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 can be configured to receive authorization parameters associated with a list of individuals (e.g., patients Greg, Joe, and Lisa) from the information system 2500.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to store the one or more authorization parameters received from the information system 2500 in a memory (e.g., memory 402) of the system 100.
  • an adhesive for attaching the individual subject identification device 3000 to a skin surface of a body portion of an individual subject may be configured for a single-use application, whereby the adhesive is no longer capable of attaching the individual subject identification device 3000 to a skin surface after the individual subject identification device 3000 has been adhered to a skin surface and then removed.
  • an individual subject may receive a new individual subject identification device 3000 before each procedure or other scheduled action.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to authorize one or more actions for a single individual subject.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to authorize an individual identified as patient Greg to undergo one procedure, receive one treatment, operate one external device, or the like.
  • an individual subject may receive a new individual subject identification device 3000 before the individual subject is authorized to perform an action requiring identification and authorization.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to authorize a plurality of actions for the individual subject.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to authorize an individual identified as patient Greg to undergo one or more procedures, receive one or more treatments, or operate one or more external devices.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to authorize one or more health service actions for a predefined period of time.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured to authorize an individual identified as patient Greg to undergo one or more procedures, receive one or more treatments, or operate one or more external devices within a predefined period of time (e.g., within 1 hour, 4 hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 1 week, etc.).
  • a predefined period of time e.g., within 1 hour, 4 hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 1 week, etc.
  • an individual subject may receive a new individual subject identification device 3000 each day or each morning, afternoon, evening, night, or the like.
  • the circuitry 106 is configured to authorize one or more actions based upon a schedule.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured with authorization parameters based upon a predetermined schedule for an individual subject on whom the individual subject identification device 3000 is to be placed.
  • the circuitry 106 can be configured with authorization parameters based upon a treatment schedule, a recovery schedule, a rehabilitation schedule, a pre-operative schedule, a post-operative schedule, a discharge schedule, any combination thereof, and so forth.
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 is configured to transmit (e.g., via reporter 108) one or more communication signals to the information system 2500 to identify the individual subject and report a location of the individual subject. The information system 2500 can then direct visitors to the individual subject.
  • the information system 2500 can transmit one or more communication signals to another information system 2800 to impart at least a portion of the information.
  • the individual subject identification device 3000 can identify patient Greg and provide a room number associated with patient Greg to a hospital administrative system, where the hospital administrative system can then communicate the information to a scheduling system to update or receive schedule information associated with Greg.
  • the hospital administrative system can log the visitor in and associate visitor with patient Greg. The hospital administrative system can then direct visitor to patient Greg.
  • the hospital administrative system can deny authorization to the visitor based on information from a scheduling system regarding patient Greg (e.g., Greg is post- chemotherapy treatment and cannot see visitors for two hours).
  • the information system 2500 can transmit one or more communication signals associated with patient status (e.g., patient is out of surgery), patient location, visitor permissions/restrictions, and so forth to a guest device, such as a mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.) or the guest identification device 3200 described herein.
  • a guest device such as a mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.) or the guest identification device 3200 described herein.
  • the guest identification device 3200 can be configured to communicate with external device 2300.
  • at least one of the guest identification device 3200, the information system 2500, or the external device 2300 can compare an identity or identity sense signals associated with the individual on whom the guest identification device 3200 is placed to one or more authorization parameters to determine whether the individual is authorized to operate the external device 2300.
  • the individual on whom the guest identification device 3200 is placed can be authorized to operate an adjustable hospital bed for a patient lying in the hospital bed when the individual is identified as nephew Billy (a nephew of the patient).
  • the circuitry 106 can compare (e.g., via comparison module 400, via comparison module 1000, etc.) the identity sense signals to reference data stored in memory (e.g., memory 402), where the reference data includes physical characteristics linked or associated with an identity of a known individual. Where the identity sense signals meet or exceed a threshold correspondence when compared to the reference data, the identity linked or associated with the physical characteristics stored in memory can be correlated to the healthcare provider on which the healthcare identification device 2000 (including system 100) is positioned (i.e. , the healthcare provider can be presumed to have the known identity based on a successful correspondence).
  • reference data e.g., memory 402
  • the identity linked or associated with the physical characteristics stored in memory can be correlated to the healthcare provider on which the healthcare identification device 2000 (including system 100) is positioned (i.e. , the healthcare provider can be presumed to have the known identity based on a successful correspondence).
  • an identification or lack of ability to identify the healthcare provider can be reported (e.g., via reporter 108) prior to or in conjunction with an authorization or lack of authorization of the healthcare provider to operate an external device, perform a scheduled procedure, provide a treatment, or the like.
  • Method 3400 also includes comparing the one or more identity sense signals to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual in block 3404.
  • the circuitry 106 can compare (e.g., via comparison module 400, via comparison module 1000, etc.) the identity sense signals to reference data stored in memory (e.g., memory 402), where the reference data includes physical characteristics linked or associated with an identity of a known individual. Where the identity sense signals meet or exceed a threshold correspondence when compared to the reference data, the identity linked or associated with the physical characteristics stored in memory can be correlated to the individual subject (i.e. , the individual subject can be presumed to have the known identity based on a successful correspondence).
  • Method 3400 also includes reporting one or more communication signals related to the identity sense signals or the comparison of the identity sense signals to the reference data in block 3206.
  • the reporter 108 can generate the one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106, where such communication signals can relate to the identity sense signals or to the comparison by the circuity 106 of the identity sense signals with the reference data.
  • FIG. 35 illustrates a method 3500 for identifying and authorizing an individual using conformable electronics positioned on the individual.
  • Method 3500 shows generating one or more identity sense signals in block 3502, where the sense signals correspond to an individual subject and are generated by an identification device having a deformable substrate and at least one sensor coupled to the deformable substrate.
  • the sensor assembly 104 e.g., one or more identity sensors 200
  • the sensor assembly 104 can generate one or more identity sense signals associated with an individual subject on which the individual subject identification device 3000 (including system 100) is positioned.
  • Method 3500 also includes comparing the one or more identity sense signals to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual in block 3504.
  • Method 3500 also includes comparing the one or more identity sense signals or a determined identity with one or more authorization parameters in block 3506.
  • the circuitry 106 can compare (e.g., via authorization comparison module 1002) the one or more identity sense signals with one or more authorization parameters including at least one scheduled parameter to determine whether the identity sense signals correspond to an individual that is authorized to operate an associated external device (such as when the reference data includes a list of physical characteristics associated with individuals authorized to operate at least a portion of the functionalities of the external device).
  • the circuitry 106 can compare (e.g., via authorization comparison module 1002) an identity of the individual subject (e.g., when the identity sense signals sufficiently correspond to the physical characteristics provided in the reference data in order to identify the individual subject) to a list of individuals authorized to operate the external device to determine whether the identified individual subject can operate at least a portion of the functionalities of the external device.
  • the list of individuals authorized to operate the external device can include, but is not limited to, a list of identities of one or more individuals scheduled to undergo a procedure, a list of identities of one or more individuals scheduled to receive a treatment, a list of identities of one or more individuals scheduled to operate an external device, a list of identities of one or more individuals with pre-operative permissions or restrictions, a list of identities of one or more individuals with post-operative permissions or restrictions, a list of identities of one or more individuals with pre-treatment permissions or restrictions, a list of identities of one or more individuals with post- treatment permissions or restrictions, or a combination thereof.
  • Method 3500 also includes reporting to an associated external device one or more communication signals related to the comparison with authorization parameters in block 3508.
  • the reporter 108 can generate the one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry 106 to report to the external device, where such communication signals can relate to whether the individual subject is authorized to operate the external device, such as by being unable to identify the individual (e.g., no authorization), by identifying the individual but the identified individual is not on the authorized list (e.g., no authorization), by successfully corresponding the identity sense signals with physical characteristics of authorized individuals (e.g., authorization), by identifying the individual and having the identified individual being on the authorized list (e.g., authorization), or the like.
  • Modules may constitute software modules (e.g., code stored or otherwise embodied on a machine-readable medium or in a transmission medium), hardware modules, or any suitable combination thereof.
  • a "hardware module” is a tangible (e.g., non-transitory) unit capable of performing certain operations and may be configured or arranged in a certain physical manner.
  • a hardware module may be implemented mechanically, electronically, or any suitable combination thereof.
  • a hardware module may include dedicated circuitry or logic that is permanently configured to perform certain operations.
  • a hardware module may be a special-purpose processor, such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an ASIC.
  • a hardware module may also include programmable logic or circuitry that is temporarily configured by software to perform certain operations.
  • a hardware module may include software encompassed within a general-purpose processor or other programmable processor. It will be appreciated that the decision to implement a hardware module mechanically, in dedicated and permanently configured circuitry, or in temporarily configured circuitry (e.g., configured by software) may be driven by cost and time considerations.
  • Hardware modules can provide information to, and receive information from, other hardware modules. Accordingly, the described hardware modules may be regarded as being communicatively coupled. Where multiple hardware modules exist contemporaneously, communications may be achieved through signal transmission (e.g., over appropriate circuits and buses) between or among two or more of the hardware modules. In embodiments in which multiple hardware modules are configured or instantiated at different times, communications between such hardware modules may be achieved, for example, through the storage and retrieval of information in memory structures to which the multiple hardware modules have access. For example, one hardware module may perform an operation and store the output of that operation in a memory device to which it is communicatively coupled. A further hardware module may then, at a later time, access the memory device to retrieve and process the stored output.
  • an implementer may opt for a mainly hardware and/or firmware vehicle; alternatively, if flexibility is paramount, the implementer may opt for a mainly software implementation; or, yet again alternatively, the implementer may opt for some combination of hardware, software, and/or firmware.
  • any vehicle to be utilized is a choice dependent upon the context in which the vehicle will be deployed and the specific concerns (e.g., speed, flexibility, or predictability) of the implementer, any of which may vary.
  • Those skilled in the art will recognize that optical aspects of implementations will typically employ optically- oriented hardware, software, and or firmware.
  • an implementation can include special-purpose hardware, software, firmware components, and/or general-purpose components executing or otherwise invoking special-purpose components.
  • Specifications or other implementations can be transmitted by one or more instances of tangible transmission media as described herein, optionally by packet transmission or otherwise by passing through distributed media at various times.
  • implementations may include executing a special-purpose instruction sequence or otherwise invoking circuitry for enabling, triggering, coordinating, requesting, or otherwise causing one or more occurrences of any functional operations described above.
  • operational or other logical descriptions herein may be expressed directly as source code and compiled or otherwise invoked as an executable instruction sequence.
  • C++ or other code sequences can be compiled directly or otherwise implemented in high-level descriptor languages (e.g., a logic-synthesizable language, a hardware description language, a hardware design simulation, and/or other such similar mode(s) of expression).
  • some or all of the logical expression may be manifested as a Verilog-type hardware description or other circuitry model before physical implementation in hardware, especially for basic operations or timing-critical applications.
  • the various embodiments described herein can be implemented, individually and/or collectively, by various types of electro-mechanical systems having a wide range of electrical components such as hardware, software, firmware, and/or virtually any combination thereof and a wide range of components that may impart mechanical force or motion such as rigid bodies, spring or torsional bodies, hydraulics, electro-magnetically actuated devices, and/or virtually any combination thereof.
  • electro-mechanical system includes, but is not limited to, electrical circuitry operably coupled with a transducer (e.g., an actuator, a motor, a piezoelectric crystal, a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS), etc.), electrical circuitry having at least one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one integrated circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one application specific integrated circuit, electrical circuitry forming a general purpose computing device configured by a computer program (e.g., a general purpose computer configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein), electrical circuitry forming a memory device (e.g., forms of memory (e.g., random access, flash, read only, etc.)), electrical circuitry forming a communications device (e.g., a modem, communications switch, optical- electrical equipment, etc.), and/or any non-mechanical device.
  • a transducer
  • electro-mechanical systems include but are not limited to a variety of consumer electronics systems, medical devices, as well as other systems such as motorized transport systems, factory automation systems, security systems, and/or communication/computing systems. Electro-mechanical as used herein is not necessarily limited to a system that has both electrical and mechanical actuation except as context may dictate otherwise.
  • electrical circuitry includes, but is not limited to, electrical circuitry having at least one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one integrated circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one application specific integrated circuit, electrical circuitry forming a general purpose computing device configured by a computer program (e.g., a general purpose computer configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein), electrical circuitry forming a memory device (e.g., forms of memory (e.g., random access, flash, read only, etc.)), and/or electrical circuitry forming a communications device (e.g., a modem, communications switch, optical signals, etc.
  • any two components so associated can also be viewed as being “operably connected,” or “operably coupled,” to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components capable of being so associated can also be viewed as being “operably couplable,” to each other to achieve the desired functionality.
  • operably couplable include but are not limited to physically mateable and/or physically interacting components, and/or wirelessly interactable, and/or wirelessly interacting components, and/or logically interacting, and/or logically interactable components.
  • one or more components can be referred to herein as “configured to,” “configured by,” “configurable to,” “operable/operative to,” “adapted/adaptable,” “able to,” “conformable/conformed to,” etc.
  • configured to can generally encompass active-state components and/or inactive-state components and/or standby-state components, unless context requires otherwise.
  • any tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be utilized, including magnetic storage devices (hard disks, floppy disks, and the like), optical storage devices (CD-ROMs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and the like), flash memory, and/or the like.
  • These computer program instructions may be loaded onto a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus create a means for implementing the functions specified.
  • These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture, including implementing means that implement the function specified.
  • the computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process, such that the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified.
  • the terms“comprises,”“comprising,” and any other variation thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, a method, an article, or an apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, system, article, or apparatus.
  • a device comprising:
  • a deformable substrate configured to conform to a skin surface of a body portion of a healthcare provider
  • a sensor assembly coupled to the deformable substrate, the sensor assembly including one or more identity sensors configured to generate one or more identity sense signals associated with at least one physical characteristic of an individual subject other than the healthcare provider;
  • a reporter operably coupled to the circuitry and configured to generate one or more communication signals responsive to instruction by the circuitry prior to or in conjunction with authorization of the healthcare provider to perform a health service action with respect to the individual subject, the one or more communication signals associated with a comparison of the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one individual.
  • the identity comparison module is configured to compare the one or more second identity sense signals to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with an identity of at least one second individual to determine whether the one or more second identity sense signals correspond to the identity of the at least one second individual.
  • the one or more communication signals correspond to authorization of the healthcare provider to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject responsive to both of (i) a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at a threshold correspondence and (ii) a correspondence between the one or more second identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one second individual being at least at a threshold correspondence.
  • circuitry includes an authorization comparison module configured to compare at least one of the one or more identity sense signals or the identity of the at least one individual with one or more authorization parameters.
  • the one or more communication signals correspond to authorization of the healthcare provider to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject responsive to a correspondence between at least one of the one or more identity sense signals or the identity of the at least one individual with one or more authorization parameters being at least at a threshold correspondence.
  • the one or more communication signals correspond to authorization of the healthcare provider to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject responsive to both of (i) a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at a threshold correspondence and (ii) a correspondence between at least one of the one or more identity sense signals or the identity of the at least one individual with one or more authorization parameters being at least at a threshold correspondence.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals authorized to undergo a scheduled procedure.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals scheduled to receive a treatment. 14. The device of clause 9, wherein the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals with pre-operative permissions or restrictions.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals with post-operative permissions or restrictions.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals with post-treatment permissions or restrictions.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals assigned to the healthcare provider.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals associated with at least one of a time, a date, or a location.
  • the predetermined pattern includes a first pattern associated with a correspondence between at least one of the one or more identity sense signals with the one or more authorization parameters or the identity of the at least one individual with the one or more authorization parameters being below a threshold correspondence, and wherein the predetermined pattern includes a second pattern associated with a correspondence between at least one of the one or more identity sense signals with the one or more authorization parameters or the identity of the at least one individual with the one or more authorization parameters being at least at the threshold correspondence.
  • the health service action includes operating an external device including at least one of a medical device, surgical device, a therapeutic device, an assistive device, an imaging device, a rehabilitative device, or a drug delivery tool.
  • the health service action includes operating an external device including at least one of a touchscreen assembly, a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, an organic light-emitting diode display, a projection-based display, or an interactive surgical drape.
  • circuitry further includes a comparison module configured to compare the one or more identity sense signals generated by the sensor assembly to reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with a physical state of the individual subject to determine whether the healthcare provider is authorized to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject.
  • one or more of the deformable substrate, the sensory assembly, the circuitry, or the reporter includes at least one serpentine electronic component.
  • the deformable substrate includes one or more of an elastomeric polymer, a hydrocolloid film, or a membrane.
  • the one or more identity sensors include at least one of an optical sensor, an electromagnetic sensor, an impedance sensor, or a capacitive sensor.
  • the one or more identity sensors include at least one of an electrophysiological sensor, a plethysmographic sensor, a resistive sensor, a biosensor, or a chemical sensor.
  • circuitry is configured to determine whether the deformable substrate has been removed from the skin surface of the healthcare provider.
  • the sensor assembly includes at least one of a strain gauge or a proximity sensor configured to sense whether the deformable substrate has been removed from the skin surface of the healthcare provider.
  • circuitry is configured to determine whether the deformable substrate has been applied to a skin surface that differs from the skin surface of the healthcare provider.
  • circuitry is configured to disable at least one component of the device responsive to a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being below a threshold correspondence.
  • circuitry is configured to activate a power connection to the reporter responsive to the correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at the threshold correspondence.
  • the reporter is configured to provide a static output.
  • the device of clause 1 further including at least one of a proximity sensor, a contact sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.
  • the device of clause 1 further including a power supply configured to supply power to one or more of the sensor assembly, the circuitry, or the reporter.
  • the power supply includes a thin film battery coupled to the deformable substrate.
  • the power supply includes one or more wireless power coils coupled to the deformable substrate configured to receive a remote power signal.
  • the reporter includes at least one of a transmitter or a transceiver configured to transmit the one or more communication signals.
  • the reporter includes at least one of a receiver or a transceiver configured to receive one or more communication signals from an external device.
  • the sensor assembly includes at least one of a receiver or a transceiver configured to receive one or more communication signals from an external device.
  • circuitry includes a logging module configured to store at least one activity state of the healthcare provider.
  • the reporter is further configured to transmit one or more communication signals associated with at least one of identity sense signals or an identity of the healthcare provider to the information system.
  • the reporter is further configured to transmit one or more communication signals associated with at least one of a date, a time, a location, or an activity state of the healthcare provider to the information system.
  • circuitry is configured to receive one or more authorization parameters from the information system.
  • circuitry is configured to authorize one or more health service actions for a single individual subject.
  • circuitry is configured to authorize a plurality of health service actions.
  • circuitry is configured to authorize one or more health service actions for a predefined period of time.
  • circuitry is configured to authorize one or more health service actions based upon a schedule.
  • a method comprising:
  • an identification device having a deformable substrate configured to conform to a skin surface of a body portion of a healthcare provider and having one or more identity sensors coupled to the deformable substrate, the one or more identity sense signals associated with at least one physical characteristic of the individual subject;
  • the one or more communication signals correspond to authorization of the healthcare provider to perform the health service action with respect to the individual subject responsive to both of (i) a correspondence between the one or more identity sense signals and the reference data indicative of one or more physical characteristics associated with the identity of the at least one individual being at least at a threshold correspondence and (ii) a correspondence between at least one of the one or more identity sense signals or the identity of the at least one individual with one or more authorization parameters being at least at a threshold correspondence.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals authorized to undergo a scheduled procedure.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include at least one authorization parameter associated with at least one of a treatment schedule, a recovery schedule, a rehabilitation schedule, a pre- operative schedule, or a post-operative schedule.
  • the one or more authorization parameters include a list of identities of one or more individuals associated with at least one of a time, a date, or a location.
  • the health service action includes operating an external device including at least one of a medical device, surgical device, a therapeutic device, an assistive device, an imaging device, a rehabilitative device, or a drug delivery tool.
  • the health service action includes operating an external device including at least one of a touchscreen assembly, a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, an organic light-emitting diode display, a projection-based display, or an interactive surgical drape.
  • the one or more communication signals associated with the at least one activity state of the healthcare provider include information corresponding to at least one of a procedure performed by the healthcare provider, an external device operated by the healthcare provider, or supplies exhausted by the healthcare provider.
  • the information system includes at least one of an electronic health records system, a billing system, a scheduling system, an inventory management system, a clause processing system, or an administrative system.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'identification qui comprend, sans caractère limitatif, un substrat déformable conçu pour se conformer à la surface de la peau d'une partie du corps d'un professionnel de santé ; un ensemble capteur accouplé au substrat déformable, l'ensemble capteur comprenant un ou plusieurs capteurs d'identité conçus pour générer un ou plusieurs signaux de détection d'identité associés à au moins une caractéristique physique d'un sujet individuel autre que le professionnel de santé ; un ensemble de circuits conçus pour comparer ledit ou lesdits signaux de détection d'identité générés par l'ensemble capteur à des données de référence faisant état d'une ou plusieurs caractéristiques physiques associées à une identité ; et un rapporteur conçu pour générer un ou plusieurs signaux de communication associés à une comparaison dudit ou desdits signaux de détection d'identité générés par l'ensemble capteur à des données de référence faisant état d'une ou plusieurs caractéristiques physiques associées à une identité d'au moins un individu.
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