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Resposable pulse oximetry sensor

  • US 20060200018A1
  • Filed: 05/02/2006
  • Published: 09/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A disposable component of an optical probe comprising:

  • a disposable attachment mechanism including an adhesive side capable of removably securing a reusable component of an optical probe to a measurement site on body tissue, wherein the reusable component includes a light emitting source capable of emitting light at different wavelengths, a light detector capable of detecting the light after it has been attenuated by the body tissue, and a plurality of conductors; and

    an information element; and

    an electrical connection electrically connecting the information element to ones of the plurality of conductors in the reusable component when the reusable component and the disposable attachment mechanism are combined to form and optical probe, wherein the information element provides information about the optical probe.

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