The present invention provides a Bio-Monitoring System in a machine or -Vehicle for the purpose of causing a motor vehicle or machine to intelligently respond to biological deficiencies found in its operator. The system is comprised of a Bio-Ring or apparatus that comes in contact with a subjects hands when operating a machine or vehicle. The system provides an automated response to deficient biological findings consecutively initi¬ ating controls of some vehicle functions.

Brief Background

Traditional methods of integrating a testing device into a vehicle has been cumbersome and infringing. The Breathalyzer ignition interlock device ( U.S. Pat# 4,093,945 ) and the Ratio response method ( U.S. Pat# 3,886,540 ) are such. The aforementioned are particularly egregious for universal usage when examined in the light of Fourth Amendment issues. The present invention overcomes the issues of invasiveness because in its ordinary operation the subject remains passive and undisturbed. The invention can be separated into two parts for the purpose of detailed description: The Bio-Ring and the Auto¬ mation.

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Human biological testing is useful industrially, medically and for Law Enforcement. Industrially the level of biological toxins present in the body of an employee determines his performance capability in the area of job performance and safety as well as company policy compliance. Medically, the presence and level of toxins in the human biological system can be used to aid differential diagnosis among possible origins of loss of motor function or life threatening coma. Legally, the level of toxins in the blood stream is used as an objective indicium of fitness to operate machinery or to drive an automobile or other vehicles. A simple, fast, convenient, automated method of deterrri-ining the toxins in the blood system like (alcohol, cocaine, etc) is particularly important for law enforcement and the saving of thousands of lives annually by means of this invention.

Brief Description Of Drawings

Fig. 7 is a cut away view of the top mounted bio-ring. Fig. 2 is a cut away view of the steering wheel, with groove for bio-ring and fixtures. Fig. 3 is a view of the bottom bio-ring.

Fig. 4 is a side view of the electrode and fiber optic compartment. Fig. 5 is a overview of the automated circuit layout. Fig. 6 is a view of the control unit. Fig. 7 is a view of the apparatus in a steering wheel in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Fig 1 is semipermeable ultra filtration membranes, these membranes are impregnated with pilocarpine a well known sweat inducing alka¬ loid, and glucose-6 phosphate, fructose 6-phosphate, acting as buf¬ fers to block element absorption as the sweat passes through the glands. Additional impregnation is performed in the adjacent sect¬ ion of the membrane 2 with an ethanol assay, consisting of alcohol oxidase, a paired chromogenic indicator system using DHSA/4 a ino tantipyrine and a sodium azide. One of ordinary skill in the art can impregnate the membrane 1,2,3, using phase inversion to cloud point techniques. (See Table Below)

Solution 1 Solution 2

Cellulose Acetate (viscosity) 36.0 g Sorbltol (60%) 1.8ml 45) 15% plus 1.5% KP.140 in acetone Sodium azide (0.03m) 1.8ml Emulphor R on 870 (108) 1.0ml

15% SMA 26.25A Plus 1-5% 4.0 gm POD (20 mg Idl) 0.5ml Kp-140 in acetone Add (500 IU/M1) 1.8ml

Toluene 2.0ml 2 propanol 6.0ml

Phosphate Buffer PH 7.5 11.2ml

0.05m

The impregnating solution could be 0.5% gu guaic in chloroform by roller application to the surface of the material at speeds of 10 to 50 feet per minute and then dried at flash point or solvent. Numerous changes in the details can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. A certain PH assay is incorporated into the membrane 3, placed parallel to the alco¬ hol assay impregnated membrane 2 to give the Bio-Ring multiple biological detection capacity. This multiple capacity goes on to include all secretion and PH detectable constituents.

Electrodes; The electrodes 4 are designed to carry 1.5 MA's through the bio-ring fig 1. To create iontophoresis in 1 and reset the system or neutralize it; The system causes oxidation reduction by manipulating the level of electrons with the electrodes 4.

Porous Plastic; This proprietary designed polymer 5 house the 1,2,3, components. Its pores 6 are designed to cause capillary action increasing its cohesion and chromatography support capa¬ bilities and induce flow to the area of least resistance.

The Automation; The automation part of the system begins with a custom designed circuit Fig 5; The circuit is designed to automate the following operational sequence using its components. A dual linear timer 7( supply voltage +16V ), specially trained optical sensors 8 ( x-sunx/RS.52D MSG ), electrolite polymer optical fibers 9 ( 1mm diameter unjacketed ). Precision minature halogen lamp 10 ( xenon technology 4000hrs ),

a custom gyro switch incorporating a gyro engine 11 ( 360°- continuous yaw, optical encoder electronics, motor speed 167 HZ, power 13MA ) The speed switch is the ultra compact EssD by

Synchro-Start 13.

Operational sequence: First Phase- The PH detection component 3 and yawing detection component 11 are the automatic switches for the unit. A PH level exceeding 6.7 or lane yawing without turn signal will activate the unit. The PH section 3 detects for 30 seconds following each engine start one hour outside the pre- ceeding cut-off. If there's no PH reading 3 and yawing is detec¬ ted 11 the system responds by illuminating 14 warning the driver to use his natural hands for 30 seconds, if not the unit will begin the automation procedure as if the driver were intoxicated.

Second Phase: Upon activation the ethanol section 2 runs a quantitative test using the operators secretion, if the sweat agent fails to produce an adequate amount iontophoresis begins with 2 delivering a safe and optimal quantity of its ingredients. 30 second Phase.

Third Phase: If analyzed positive 2 would give a colorimetric responce which is read by optical sensor 8 this 8 activates any warning system programmed into the microprocessor, like lights, horn, automatic override or speed switch and cut-off.

Fourth Phase: To reset the system after a automatic take over the vehicle key must be tuned to the on position with the subjects hands fixed firmly on the steering wheel Fig 7, for 60 seconds. The control unit Fig 6 is designed to provide selective biological analysis. The above functions are variable and do not limit the scope of the invention.