Ecg patch and methods of use

Abstract

A compact integrated patch may be used to collect physiological data. The patch may be wireless. The patch may be utilized in everyday life as well as in clinical environments. Data acquired by the patch and/or external devices may be interpreted and/or be utilized by healthcare professionals and/or computer algorithms (e.g., third party applications). Data acquired by the patch may be interpreted and be presented for viewing to healthcare professionals and/or ordinary users.

1 .- 93 . (canceled) 
     
     
         94 . A method of collecting physiological data comprising:
 providing an integrated patch comprising:
 a base comprising two or more electrodes configured to gather information; 
 a cover coupled to the base, wherein the cover comprises one or more indicators associated with a preferred placement or orientation of the patch; 
 a radio configured to wirelessly transmit or receive data; and 
 an electronic module comprising an ASIC housed between the base and the cover; and 
   placing the patch on a user based on the one or more indicators; and   collecting information from the patch.   
     
     
         95 . A method of amplifying a differential signal between two input signal voltages comprising:
 providing a patch comprising
 a base comprising two or more electrodes configured to measure a voltage; 
 a cover coupled to the base; 
 a radio configured to wirelessly transmit or receive data; and 
 an electronic module comprising:
 an ASIC housed between the base and the cover; and 
 one or more instrument amplifiers configured to amplify a difference between voltages measured from two different electrodes; 
 
   measuring a voltage from the two or more electrodes; and   amplifying a difference between the measured voltages.   
     
     
         96 . A system for acquiring physiological signals comprising:
 a wireless integrated patch; and   an instruction regarding a recommended placement and orientation of the patch.   
     
     
         97 . The system of  claim 96 , wherein the recommended placement comprises at least two different locations on the human body and wherein an orientation of the patch is different depending on the different locations. 
     
     
         98 .- 101 . (canceled)