Patient identification using physiological sensor
First Claim
1. A physiological sensor system usable to acquire information related to the wearer of a physiological sensor, the physiological sensor system comprising:
- a physiological sensor adapted to be attached to a patient and including at least one emitter and a photodetector; and
a positioning element that positions that physiological sensor such that the at least one emitter is sufficiently proximate the detector to acquire information from an identification element worn by the patient.
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Abstract
A patient information tracking system is disclosed that implements a physiological sensor system used to acquire information related to the wearer of a physiological sensor. The sensor system includes a physiological sensor adapted to be attached to a patient and includes at least one emitter and a photodetector. The sensor system further includes a positioning element to position the sensor such that the at least one emitter is sufficiently proximate the detector to acquire information from an identification element worn by the patient. A method for using a physiological sensor system to acquire information related to the wearer of a sensor is also provided. The sensor may also include a securing portion configured to couple to the sensor portion of the wearer. The sensor may also include a security wire and a memory device for retaining the wearer'"'"'s information.
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18 Claims
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1. A physiological sensor system usable to acquire information related to the wearer of a physiological sensor, the physiological sensor system comprising:
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a physiological sensor adapted to be attached to a patient and including at least one emitter and a photodetector; and
a positioning element that positions that physiological sensor such that the at least one emitter is sufficiently proximate the detector to acquire information from an identification element worn by the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of using a physiological sensor system to acquire information related to the wearer of a physiological sensor, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a physiological sensor including at least one emitter and a photodetector;
providing a positioning element that positions the physiological sensor such that the at least one emitter is sufficiently proximate the detector to acquire information from an identification element on the patient; and
acquiring information from an identification element on the patient via the physiological sensor. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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