WO2009066995A2

WO2009066995A2 - Implantable device

Info

Publication number: WO2009066995A2
Application number: PCT/MY2008/000161
Authority: WO
Inventors: Nor Md Rihan Bin Md Daim
Original assignee: Mimos Berhad
Priority date: 2007-11-22
Filing date: 2008-11-24
Publication date: 2009-05-28
Also published as: WO2009066995A3; MY155876A

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of an implantable device for detecting the presence of one or more chemical compounds wherein the compounds may be drugs, alcohol and other chemical compounds. The implantable device comprises of micro stun gun (1), rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2), battery charger and power supply charger (3), memory and storage system (4), data processor (5), health sensor system (6), chemical sensor system (7) and/or antenna and communication system (8).

Description

IMPLANTABLE DEVICE

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the use of an implantable device comprises of a combination of multiple apparatus and system for chemical(s) detection.

Background of the Invention and Prior Art

Drug addiction is one of the major problems in many countries around the world including Malaysia. To overcome this problem, our government has invested millions of ringgit every year by setting up and maintaining the "Pusat Serenti", rehabilitation center and other anti-drug programs. Besides the involvement of government agencies, the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have also tried several methods including campaign, counseling, advertisement and other activities to create awareness to the public. However, the results are disappointing because it is difficult to rehabilitate and monitor the drug addicts at all time.

Most of the drug addicts are aware of the disadvantages, causes and effects of consuming drugs. However, once an individual is addicted to drugs, it is tremendously difficult to overcome the addiction which requires lots of strength both mentally and physically. In addition, moral support from family, friends and society will also help drug addicts to overcome the problem in order for he/she to recover from addition.

In order to contain or decrease the number of drug addicts, an implantable device comprising of a combination of multiple apparatus and system for chemical(s) detection, for example, an anti drug device is designed to be implanted inside the drug addict's and patient's body, which has an embedded chemical sensor system for detecting the presence of chemicals such as drugs. The invention comprises of a micro stun gun wherein the said stun gun will be activated and electric shocks will be generated upon detection of certain chemicals. The shock is designed not to threaten the wearer's life. The purpose of this device is to give warning or punishment to the wearer and/or patient and to deter the wearer from taking any more drugs. United States granted patent No. US 4,868,545 discloses an invention that relates to an apparatus for detecting the presence of alcohol in expired breath in the atmosphere, comprising a gas sampler, a detector for the presence of alcohol in a gas sample, an output indicator or recorder coupled to the detector to provide an output signal when alcohol is detected, and an automatic controller for actuating the sampler and detector in response to a signal from a sensor arranged to be responsive to the presence of a subject to be tested.

United States granted patent No. US 7,033,322 B2 discloses a sensor for implantation within a blood vessel to monitor glucose levels. A signal indicative of glucose level is transmitted to an external receiver. The signal may also be used to drive an internal or externally worn insulin pump.

United States patent application No. US 2007/0065363 Al discloses generally a drug management system and methods for assessing a patient's hemodynamic response to a drug therapy, more particularly, to quantifying a patient's hemodynamic response to a drug therapy using sensor data acquired via medical device, such as an implantable medical device. The patient's hemodynamic response to the drug therapy is quantified, such as by quantifying a patient's sensitivity or refractoriness to the drug therapy. The quantified data may be used to optimize a patient's drug therapy, among other uses.

Summary of the Invention

An implantable device for detecting the presence of one or more chemical compounds wherein the compounds are drugs, alcohol and other chemical compounds. The implantable device comprises of a micro stun gun (1), rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2), battery charger and power supply charger (3), memory and storage system (4), data processor (5), health sensor system (6), chemical sensor system (7) and/or antenna and communication system (8). The implantable device can be implanted in blood vessel (9), tissue, organ and body. The micro stun gun (1) is programmable and is designed to deliver electric shocks. The micro stun gun (1) may be calibrated according to the health condition of the wearer. The electric shocks generated by the micro stun gun (1) causes muscle cramp and pain in the body. The rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2) is designed to store electric power and to supply electric power to the needed apparatus or systems. The battery charger and power supply charger (3) is designed to generate electricity from kinetic energy, mechanical energy from environmental sources such as ultrasonic waves, mechanical vibration or blood flow, blood cycle to spin a micro turbine to charge the battery. Electricity can also be generated from vibration such as from heart beat and nerve pulse, frequency such as radio frequency, and other suitable techniques to integrate and generate electricity. The memory and storage system (4) is designed to store information for operation purposes, to prepare reports and to accept new order and instructions, The memory and storage system (4) is also designed for programming and upgrading of system, for wearer identification and etc. The data processor (5) is designed to process data and information detected by the sensor systems and to activate or deactivate the micro stun gun (1). The data processor (5) is also designed to differentiate the type, quantity and quality of the chemicals, and to protect and secure the objectives and functions of the device. The health sensor system (6) is designed to detect the health conditions of the individual wearer and enable the data processor to activate or deactivate the micro stun gun (1). The health sensor system (6) may incorporates sensor or sensors for example the heart scanner, insulin/glucagon sensor, thermometer, blood pressure sensor and any other sensors to monitor health condition of the wearer. The chemical sensor system

(7) is designed to detect the type, quantity and quality of the chemicals. The chemical sensor system (7) incorporates sensor or sensors for example drug sensor, alcohol sensor, allergy sensor and etc. The antenna and communication system (8) is designed to communicate through the satellite and communication tower, to communicate to the other anti drug devices as well as other external devices, such as a control room and central control device. The antenna and communication system

(8) is also designed to locate the wearer, for receiving and sending of data. The antenna and communication system (8) incorporates wireless technology, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and any other suitable communication technologies. Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure 1 illustrates the main components of the implantable device.

Figure 2 illustrates the main components of the implantable device wherein the chemical sensor system (7) is implanted in the blood vessel (9).

Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating the operation system of the implantable device.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The present invention relates to an implantable device, i.e. an anti drug device which can be implanted inside the wearer's body. The implantable device comprises of a micro stun gun (1), rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2), battery charger and power supply charger (3), memory and storage system (4), data processor (5), health sensor system (6), chemical sensor system (7) and/or antenna and communication system (8). The implantable device can be implanted in the blood vessel (9), tissue, organ and body. The embedded chemical sensor system (7) can be used to detect the presence of chemicals such as drugs in the blood stream. The data processor (5) subsequently will process the information detected by the chemical sensor system (7) and the wearer's health condition detected by the health sensor system (6) simultaneously. The data processor (5) will make appropriate judgement in the activation or deactivation of micro stun gun (1) wherein the result or information as detected by both the sensor systems will be processed and analyzed before the activation or deactivation of micro stun gun (1). For example, if the wearer is unhealthy, the health sensor system is able to detect such a condition and automatically terminate the activation of micro stun gun (1) in order to avoid severe injury to the wearer. If the wearer is healthy, the micro stun gun (1) will be activated and the device will generate a predetermined amount of electric shocks when it senses certain amount of drugs in the body. The shock is designed not to threaten the wearer's life. The purpose of this device is to give warning or punishment to the wearer and to deter the wearer from taking or injecting more drugs. If the first electric shocks fail to stop the wearer from taking or injecting more drugs, the device will proceed to generate more and more intense electric shocks to the wearer in order to stop or to deter the wearer from consuming more drugs. The system will only terminate generating the electric shocks when the level of the drugs returned to an acceptable level or when the health sensor system detects that the wearer's health condition is unable to safely withstand the electric shocks. The wearer's drugs activity or record is recorded in the memory and storage system (4) wherein respective authority may collect the data to study or analyze and make necessary improvement on the system. The anti drug device is able to detect and contact other anti drug devices within a certain radius, for example 20 meter square via antenna and communication system (8). So if a group of drug addicts are located within this radius and one of them is taking drugs, electric shocks will be generated to all within that group. This will discourage the members in that group to stay away from a member or members who have access to drugs. The implantable device is a platform wherein variation in the use of sensor or sensors may alter and affect the objectives and functions of the device.

The micro stun gun (1) is designed to deliver electric shocks which may caused muscle cramp and painful sensations in the body. The micro stun gun (1) may be controlled using an electronic device and will perform as programmed.

The rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2) is designed to store electric power and to supply electric power to the apparatus or systems.

The battery charger and power supply charger (3) is designed to generate electricity from kinetic energy, mechanical energy from environmental sources such as ultrasonic waves, mechanical vibrations or blood flow, blood cycle to spin a micro turbine to charge the battery. Electricity can also be generated from vibrations such as from heart beat and nerve pulse, frequency such as radio frequency, and other suitable techniques. The memory and storage system (4) is designed to store information for operation purposes, to prepare reports, to accept new orders and instructions, for programming and upgrading of system, for wearer identification and etc.

The data processor (5) is designed to process data detected by the sensor systems, for example drug sensor, alcohol sensor, heart scanner, insulin/glucagon sensor, thermometer and blood pressure sensor. The data processor (5) is able to differentiate the type, quantity and quality of the chemicals, for example, the types of drugs and alcohol as well as the quantities consumed. In addition, a security system may be incorporated into the data processor to protect from any unauthorized access and from being tampered.

The health sensor system (6) incorporates multiple sensors for example the heart scanner, insulin/glucagon sensor, thermometer, blood pressure sensor and any other sensors to detect and monitor health condition of the wearer. The sensor system is designed to detect the health conditions of the wearer and activate or deactivate the stun gun accordingly. If the wearer is unhealthy, the system is able to detect such a condition and automatically deactivates the micro stun gun in order to avoid severe injury to the wearer.

The chemical sensor system (7) incorporates multiple sensors for example drug sensor, alcohol sensor, allergy sensor and any other sensors that can be used to detect chemicals. The sensor system is designed to detect the type, quantity and quality of the chemicals.

The antenna and communication system (8) has the ability to communicate through the satellite and communication tower. The antenna and communication system (8) is designed to communicate to the other anti drug device, to communicate to the other external device, control room and central devices, to locate wearer, for receiving and sending of data, and etc. This system incorporates wireless and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.

Claims

1. An implantable device for detecting the presence of one or more chemical compounds wherein the compounds are drugs, alcohol and other chemical compounds comprising: - micro stun gun (1);

- rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2);

- battery charger and power supply charger (3);

- memory and storage system (4); data processor (5); - health sensor system (6);

- chemical sensor system (7); and/or antenna and communication system (8).

2. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the device can be implanted in blood vessel (9), tissue, organ or body.

3. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the micro stun gun (1) is programmable and is designed for delivering electric shocks which subsequently causes muscle cramp and painful sensations to the wearer.

4. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the rechargeable battery and rechargeable power supply (2) is designed for storing electric power. supplying electric power to the needed apparatus or systems.

5. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein battery charger and power supply charger (3) is designed for generating electricity from kinetic energy, mechanical energy from environmental sources such as ultrasonic waves, mechanical vibrations or blood flow, blood cycle to spin a micro turbine to charge the battery, vibrations such as from heart beat and nerve pulse, frequency such as radio frequency, and other suitable techniques that can integrate and generate electricity.

6. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein memory and storage system (4) is designed for

- storing information for operation purposes, to prepare reports and to accept new order and instructions. - programming and upgrading of system, for wearer identification and location.

7. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the data processor (5) is designed for processing data and information detected by the sensor systems, for example drug sensor, alcohol sensor, heart scanner, insulin/glucagon sensor, thermometer, blood pressure sensor and any other sensors.

- processing the data and information detected and make respective judgements in the activation or deactivation of micro stun gun (1). differentiating the type, quantity and quality of the chemicals, for example, the types of drugs and alcohol as well as the amount of consumption and intake.

- protecting and securing the objectives and functions of the implantable device.

8. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the health sensor system (6) incorporates sensor or sensors for example the heart scanner, insulin/glucagon sensor, thermometer, blood pressure sensor and any other sensors that can be used to detect and monitor health conditions of the wearer.

9. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the health sensor system (6) is designed for detecting the health conditions of the wearer and enable the data processor to make respective judgements in the activation or deactivation of micro stun gun (1).

10. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the chemical sensor system (7) incorporates sensor or sensors for example drug sensor, alcohol sensor, allergy sensor and any other sensors that can be used to detect chemicals.

11. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the chemical sensor system (7) is designed for detecting the type, quantity and quality of the chemicals.

12. The chemical sensor system according to claims 10 and 11 wherein the sensor can be implanted in blood vessel (9).

13. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the antenna and communication system (8) incorporates wireless technology, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and any other suitable communication technologies.

14. The implantable device according to claim 1 wherein the antenna and communication system (8) is designed for communicating through the satellite and communication tower, communicating to the other anti drug device. - communicating to the other external device, control room and central device, locating the wearer and its identification details, receiving and sending of data.