F6: Circuit, systems and data processing for next-generation wearable and implantable medical devices

There are exciting new developments in health care wearables, fitness trackers and therapeutic implantable devices. This advancement is fueled, in part, by the miniaturization of sensors and associated electronics. One of the greatest opportunities in wearables and implanted devices is the wealth of data that can be extracted from these devices and the high-quality information that can emerge by combining data from multiple sources for effective utilization by physicians. Longitudinal data, generated by continuous monitoring of physiological and vital parameters, can increase therapy efficacy and lead to the invention of new biomarkers. However, continuous and unobtrusive monitoring requires extreme miniaturization and minimal dependence on energy constraints. This creates challenges on integrated circuits and requires new techniques directed towards lowering energy consumption and reducing area and volume. This forum will provide an overview of the challenges of the various systems, circuits and heterogeneous technologies that are essential for building next generation on- and in-body medical devices.