Wearable human physiological and environmental data sensors and reporting system therefor

Abstract

A method and apparatus is provided to detect the physiological and environmental status of an individual. The apparatus comprises a pod which is worn within a proximity zone of the body such that the mobility and flexibility of the body are not deleteriously affected by the presence of the apparatus. The system permits the dynamic monitoring of human physiological and environmental status data without substantial interference in human motion and flexibility. Sensors and processors are mounted within said pod.

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         11 . A method of determining the placement of a wearable human physiological status monitor on the body of a wearer comprising the steps of:
 determining an area of the body that has a low size variance across a set of individuals;   determining whether said area has low movement and flexibility;   determining a proximate space around said human body that is perceptually considered part of the body by the individual; and   providing a pod having a physiological sensor therein to be worn on said area within said proximate space.   
     
     
         12 . A method according to  claim 11 , wherein said area comprises the cranial area, collar area, the tricep, the forearm, the rib cage, the waist, the hip, the thigh, the shin, and the top of the foot area. 
     
     
         13 . A method according to  claim 11 , wherein said proximate space is between 0 and 5 inches from the body.