Medical Sensor, Display, and Technique For Using The Same
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1. A wearable sensor assembly comprising:
- a structure capable of being applied to a patient'"'"'s tissue;
a medical sensor disposed on the structure, wherein the medical sensor is capable of providing a signal related to a patient parameter;
a processor coupled to the medical sensor, wherein the processor is capable of receiving and processing the signal related to the patient parameter to provide an output related to the patient parameter; and
an electronic paper display coupled to the processor, wherein the electronic paper display is capable of displaying the output related to the patient parameter.
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Abstract
According to embodiments, a wearable sensor assembly may include an electronic paper display and/or a flexible gel battery. The electronic paper display may have reduced power consumption in addition to being comfortable, flexible, and lightweight. In addition, a pulse oximetry system and/or monitor may include a gel battery to facilitate rapid recharging after battery use.
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1. A wearable sensor assembly comprising:
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a structure capable of being applied to a patient'"'"'s tissue; a medical sensor disposed on the structure, wherein the medical sensor is capable of providing a signal related to a patient parameter; a processor coupled to the medical sensor, wherein the processor is capable of receiving and processing the signal related to the patient parameter to provide an output related to the patient parameter; and an electronic paper display coupled to the processor, wherein the electronic paper display is capable of displaying the output related to the patient parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A pulse oximetry system comprising:
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a pulse oximetry sensor, the pulse oximetry sensor comprising; an emitter capable of shining light through a patient'"'"'s tissue; and a detector capable of detecting the light and providing a signal related to a patient parameter; a pulse oximetry monitor comprising a processor coupled to the pulse oximetry sensor, wherein the processor is capable of receiving and processing the signal related to the patient parameter to provide an output related to the patient parameter; a display coupled to the processor, wherein the display is capable of displaying the output related to the patient parameter; and a gel battery capable of providing power to one or more of the pulse oximetry sensor, the processor, or the display. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A wearable sensor assembly comprising:
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a structure capable of being applied to a patient'"'"'s tissue; a medical sensor disposed on the structure, wherein the medical sensor is capable of providing a signal related to a patient parameter; a processor coupled to the medical sensor, wherein the processor is capable of receiving and processing the signal related to the patient parameter to provide an output related to the patient parameter; an display coupled to the processor, wherein the display is capable of displaying the output related to the patient parameter; and a gel battery capable of providing power to the medical sensor, the processor, and the display.
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