Abstract - An implantable sensor for in situ sensing of dermal moisture on a real time basis has been developed. Subcutaneous wires are run to a transcutaneous power and signal link in the gluteus maximus area. Power is sent to the implanted electronics, and the signal sensed through the same link, and transmitted to the processing electronics which are located in a backpack worn by the runner. A microwave link between the backpack and a wristwatch unit allow readout for continuous monitoring of the dermal moisture content during an ultra event. Five, 1/2 inch diameter capacitive sensors are implanted in each foot, and the readings are averaged by the Pentium (tm)) processor to provide an accurate measure of dermal moisture. This allows the runner to monitor the dermal moisture content of the feet, and, by ingesting fluids, prevent dehydration and its attendant blister problems. Sandpapering of the feet is not recommended. Location of the transcutaneous link discourages sitting down during the event.
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"Subcutaneous wires are run to a transcutaneous power and signal link in the gluteus maximus area.Even though I believe the primary point of this contraption would be for the purposes of monitoring (i.e., electrical current flowing FROM the gluteus maximus area TO the computer), perhaps the electrical current could be reversed during late stages of an ultra to give the runner an extra "boost."
I suppose this would be in competition with the UltraProd that was being promoted earlier. However, the back pack which holds the microprocessor for the Dermal Moisture Sensor could be used to hold a really hefty battery which would pack more of a wallop than the hand-held UltraProd.
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