Method and circuit for storing and providing historical physiological data
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1. An oximeter sensor, comprising:
- a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to detect the light; and
a memory storing an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to pulse oximetry. Specifically, one embodiment includes an oximeter sensor comprising a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detector configured to detect the light, and a memory storing an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor.
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1. An oximeter sensor, comprising:
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a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to detect the light; and
a memory storing an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of manufacturing an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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providing a light emitting element;
providing a light detector;
providing a memory on the oximeter sensor; and
storing an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. An oximeter system, comprising:
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an oximeter sensor, comprising;
a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to detect the light; and
a memory storing an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor; and
an oximeter monitor, comprising;
a drive circuit configured to provide signals to circuitry of the oximeter sensor; and
a receiving circuit configured to receive data including the optical shunting measurement from the oximeter sensor, wherein the optical shunting measurement facilitates adjustment of a processing coefficient. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. An oximeter monitor, comprising:
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a drive circuit configured to provide signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor; and
a circuit configured to receive an optical shunting measurement of the oximeter sensor from a memory of the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method of monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor that is configured to couple to a patient; and
receiving information from a memory of the oximeter sensor, the information comprising an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of operating an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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projecting light from a light emitting element;
detecting the light with a light detector; and
storing an optical shunting measurement for the oximeter sensor in a memory of the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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