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 receive the light; and
a pressure switch that is sensitive to pressure present due to placement of the sensor on a patient, the pressure switch having a status indicative of sensor contact with the patient.
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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 receive the light, and a pressure switch that is sensitive to pressure present due to placement of the sensor on a patient, the pressure switch having a status indicative of sensor contact with the patient.
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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 receive the light; and
a pressure switch that is sensitive to pressure present due to placement of the sensor on a patient, the pressure switch having a status indicative of sensor contact with the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4)
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3. An oximeter system, comprising:
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a sensor comprising;
a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to receive the light; and
a pressure switch that is sensitive to pressure present due to placement of the sensor on a patient, the pressure switch having a status indicative of sensor contact with the patient; and
a monitor communicatively coupled with the sensor, the monitor configured to receive information relating to the status of the pressure switch.
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5. 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 information from a pressure switch of the oximeter sensor, the information relating to a status of the pressure switch on the sensor, the pressure switch being sensitive to pressure present due to placement of the oximeter sensor on a patient. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method of monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor; and
receiving information from a pressure switch of the oximeter sensor, the information comprising a status of the pressure switch that is indicative of oximeter sensor contact with the patient. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method of oximeter sensor operation, comprising:
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projecting light from a light emitting element;
receiving the light with a light detector;
sensing a pressure with a pressure switch, the pressure being resultant from placement of the sensor on a patient; and
providing a status signal originating from the pressure switch, the status signal being indicative of contact between the oximeter sensor and the patient. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A method of manufacturing an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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providing a light emitting element configured to emit light;
providing a light detector configured to receive the light for the oximeter sensor; and
providing a pressure switch sensitive to pressure present due to placement of the oximeter sensor on a patient, wherein actuation of the pressure switch provides an indication of contact between the oximeter sensor and the patient. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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