Simulation of the recharging method of implantable biosensors based on a wearable incoherent light source

Sensors (Basel). 2014 Nov 3;14(11):20687-701. doi: 10.3390/s141120687.

Abstract

Recharging implantable electronics from the outside of the human body is very important for applications such as implantable biosensors and other implantable electronics. In this paper, a recharging method for implantable biosensors based on a wearable incoherent light source has been proposed and simulated. Firstly, we develop a model of the incoherent light source and a multi-layer model of skin tissue. Secondly, the recharging processes of the proposed method have been simulated and tested experimentally, whereby some important conclusions have been reached. Our results indicate that the proposed method will offer a convenient, safe and low-cost recharging method for implantable biosensors, which should promote the application of implantable electronics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Energy Transfer / physiology*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Humans
  • Lighting / instrumentation*
  • Models, Biological*
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Skin Physiological Phenomena*