Medical sensor and technique for using the same
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1. A method of manufacturing a sensor, comprising:
- situating an emitter and a detector on a skeletal frame; and
coating the skeletal frame with a coating material to form a unitary sensor assembly.
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Abstract
A sensor assembly is provided that includes a skeletal frame comprising first and second portions configured to move relative to one another. At least one physiological sensor is attached to the frame. A coating is provided over the frame and the at least one physiological sensor to form the sensor assembly. The sensor may be placed on a patient'"'"'s finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. Methods for manufacturing and using a sensor are also provided as is a method for manufacturing a sensor body.
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1. A method of manufacturing a sensor, comprising:
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situating an emitter and a detector on a skeletal frame; and
coating the skeletal frame with a coating material to form a unitary sensor assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for acquiring physiological data, comprising:
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emitting two or more wavelengths of light from an emitter of a unitary sensor assembly clipped to a patient, wherein the unitary sensor assembly comprises an overmolded skeletal frame;
detecting transmitted or reflected light using a photodetector of the unitary sensor assembly; and
determining a physiological parameter based on the detected light.
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13. A sensor assembly, comprising:
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a skeletal frame comprising at least a first portion and a second portion configured to move relative to one another;
at least one physiological sensor attached to the frame; and
a coating provided over the frame and the at least one physiological sensor to form a sensor assembly. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of manufacturing a sensor body, comprising:
coating a skeletal frame with a coating material to form a sensor body. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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