Oximeter sensor with digital memory encoding sensor data
First Claim
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1. A sensor, comprising:
- a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detecting element configured to detect the light; and
a memory storing sensor model identification data, the memory providing access to an oximeter monitor to read the sensor model identification data.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to a sensor with memory. Specifically, one embodiment includes a sensor comprising a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detecting element configured to detect the light, and a memory storing sensor model identification data, the memory providing access to an oximeter monitor to read the sensor model identification data.
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1. A sensor, comprising:
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a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detecting element configured to detect the light; and
a memory storing sensor model identification data, the memory providing access to an oximeter monitor to read the sensor model identification data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of manufacturing an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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providing a light emitting element configured to emit light;
providing a light detecting element configured to detect the light; and
storing sensor model identification data in a memory, the memory providing access to an oximeter monitor to read the sensor model identification data. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method of oximeter sensor operation, comprising:
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projecting light into a patient with a light emitting element;
detecting the light with a light detecting element; and
providing sensor model identification data stored in a memory of the oximeter sensor to an oximeter monitor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. An oximeter system, comprising:
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an oximeter sensor, comprising;
a light emitting element configured to project light into a patient;
a light detector configured to detect the light;
a memory storing sensor model identification data; and
an access point configured to provide access to the memory; and
an oximeter monitor, comprising;
an output circuit configured to provide signals to the oximeter sensor; and
a read circuit configured to read the sensor model identification data from the memory of the oximeter sensor via the access point.
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11. An oximeter monitor, comprising:
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a drive circuit configured to provide signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor that is coupleable to a patient; and
a circuit configured to receive sensor model identification data from a memory of the oximeter sensor.
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12. A method of oximeter monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor that is coupleable to a patient; and
receiving sensor model identification data from a memory of the oximeter sensor.
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