CA3030268A1 — Body-associated receiver and method

USPTO Abstract

Receivers, which may be external or implantable, are provided, which are configured to receive data with respect to one or more parameters of a subject. Aspects of receivers of the invention include the presence of one or more of: a power source configured for mounting on an exterior surface of the subject; a power management module electrically coupled to the power source; a processing unit electrically coupled to the power management module; and a communication module electrically coupled to the processing unit, wherein the receiver is configured to provide physiological information to an external second device and to provide control information to a third device located external to the subject. Receivers of the invention may be configured to receive a conductively transmitted signal. Also provided are systems that include the receivers, methods of using the same, and systems and methods for using a receiver for coordinating with dosage delivery systems.