Accordingly, the present invention relates to a three-dimensional adhesive
device to be attached to the body surface of a mammal comprising a
microelectronic sensing system characterized by (a) a three-dimensional
adhesive body made of a pressure sensitive adhesive having an upper
surface and a bottom surface; (b) a microelectronic system embedded in
the body of the pressure sensitive adhesive; (c) one or more cover
layer(s) attached to the upper surface; and (d) optionally a release
liner releasable attached to the bottom surface of the adhesive device.
Suitably the microelectronic system is a microelectronic sensing system
capable of sensing physical input such as pressure, vibration, sound,
electrical activity (e.g. from muscle activity), tension, blood-flow,
moisture, temperature, enzyme activity, bacteria, pH, blood sugar,
conductivity, resistance, capacitance, inductance or other chemical,
biochemical, biological, mechanical or electrical properties.