OXIMETER WITH LOCATION AWARENESS
First Claim
1. A medical device, comprising:
- a sensor capable of monitoring a physiological parameter, wherein the sensor is further capable of transmitting location information to one or more wireless communication devices.
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Abstract
According to embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining the location of a medical device. A system may include a plurality of wireless communication devices configured to receive signals from a medical device and a location server configured to receive information from the plurality of wireless communication devices and determine the location of the device within a specified range. A method of operation may include receiving a plurality of signals corresponding to a medical device from a plurality of wireless communication devices and determining the location of the medical device from the plurality of signals. A sensor and monitor configured to transmit location information to one or more wireless communication devices are also provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A medical device, comprising:
a sensor capable of monitoring a physiological parameter, wherein the sensor is further capable of transmitting location information to one or more wireless communication devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A medical device, comprising,
a patient monitor configured to monitor a physiological parameter, wherein the monitor is configured to transmit location information to one or more wireless communication devices.
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13. A method of operation, comprising:
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receiving a plurality of signals corresponding to a medical device from a plurality of wireless communication devices; and determining the general location of the medical device from the plurality of signals. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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