Data transmission system using a human body as a signal transmission path

A data transmission system using a human body as a signal transmission path, said system comprising a first transceiver adapted to be worn on a human body, and a second transceiver adapted to be connected to an associated device which utilizes data transmitted from said first transceiver,

• said first transceiver comprising:
• a battery;
• a ground electrode for direct contact with the human body to establish an electrical connection through the human body to a ground;
• a signal electrode spaced from said ground electrode for direct contact with the human body;
• a data memory for storing first data to be transmitted;
• a first modulator which is energized selectively by said battery for converting said first data into a first modulated voltage signal;
• a first signal transmitter which is energized selectively by said battery to apply the first modulated voltage signal across said signal electrode and said ground electrode;
• a start signal detector which is constantly energized by said battery for detecting a start signal received through said signal electrode;
• and
• a first controller which is constantly energized by said battery and is connected to said start signal detector so as to energize said first modulator and said first signal transmitter for applying said first modulated voltage signal in response to said start signal, and said second transceiver comprising:
• a second circuit ground adapted to be connected to the ground;
• a single touch electrode for direct contact with a portion of the human body wearing said first transceiver;
• a second signal detector connected across said touch electrode and said second circuit around to detect said first modulated voltage signal;
• a second demodulator for converting said first modulated voltage signal back into said first data;
• a start signal generator for generating said start signal and providing it through said touch electrode;
• a touch sensor which is connected to said touch electrode to give a touch signal when said touch electrode is touched by the human body;
• a second controller which energizes said start signal generator to provide said start signal only in response to said touch signal, thereby enabling data transmission from said first transceiver to said second transceiver.
• wherein
• said second transceiver has a power source which energizes said touch sensor and said second controller constantly by said power source, while energizing said second signal detector and said second demodulator selectively by said power source, said second controller responsive to said touch signal to energize said second signal detector and said second demodulator.