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 probe configured to contact a patient and provide an indication of whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on an impedance 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 receive the light, and a probe configured to contact a patient and provide an indication of whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on an impedance 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 receive the light; and
a probe configured to contact a patient and provide an indication of whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on an impedance measurement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of manufacturing an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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providing a light emitting element for the oximeter sensor;
providing a light detector for the oximeter sensor; and
providing a probe for the oximeter sensor, the probe configured to contact a patient and to provide an indication of whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on an impedance measurement. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. 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 receive the light; and
a probe configured to contact a patient and provide an indication of whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on an impedance 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 relating to the impedance measurement from the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. 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 probe of the oximeter sensor, the information relating to whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on an impedance measurement determined by the probe. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. 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 probe of the oximeter sensor, the information comprising an impedance measurement that is indicative of adequate contact with the patient from a memory of the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A method of operating an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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projecting light from a light emitting element;
receiving the light with a light detector;
measuring a level of impendence with a probe; and
providing an indication of whether the oximeter sensor is in contact with the patient based on the impedance measurement. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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