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 ambient light value for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement.
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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 ambient light value for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement.
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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 ambient light value for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement. - 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 for the oximeter sensor, the light emitting element configured to project light;
providing a light detector for the oximeter sensor, the light detector configured to detect the light;
providing a memory for the oximeter sensor; and
storing an ambient light value in the memory for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement. - 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 ambient light value for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement; 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 ambient light value from the oximeter sensor. - 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 ambient light value from a memory of the oximeter sensor for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method of monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor; and
receiving information from a memory of the oximeter sensor, the information comprising an ambient light value for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. 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 ambient light value in a memory for comparison with a detected ambient light measurement. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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