Y-SHAPED EAR SENSOR WITH STRAIN RELIEF
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A sensor comprising:
- a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are configured to be applied to opposing sides of an ear;
an emitter disposed on the sensor body and configured to emit light into a tissue;
a light detector disposed on the sensor body and configured to receive the transmitted light from the tissue; and
a substantially flat region of the sensor body disposed between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the flat region is conformable and wherein a junction of the flat region and the sensor body is configured to be generally on top of or above the above the ear when the sensor is applied to the ear.
2 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to sensors for use on a patient'"'"'s ear. The sensors as provided may be Y-shaped and configured to be retained on an ear with the forks of the Y-shape positioned below the main branch of the Y. In particular embodiments, the Y-shaped sensors may be affixed to the patient at locations on the head or neck to relieve strain and reduce the effects of motion on the optical components of the sensor.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A sensor comprising:
-
a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are configured to be applied to opposing sides of an ear; an emitter disposed on the sensor body and configured to emit light into a tissue; a light detector disposed on the sensor body and configured to receive the transmitted light from the tissue; and a substantially flat region of the sensor body disposed between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the flat region is conformable and wherein a junction of the flat region and the sensor body is configured to be generally on top of or above the above the ear when the sensor is applied to the ear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
-
12. An ear sensor comprising:
-
a bifurcated sensor body comprising; a main body; a first fork, wherein the first fork is coupled to an emitter adapted to transmit light into a patient'"'"'s tissue; and a second fork, wherein the second fork is coupled to a light detector configured to receive the transmitted light from the tissue, wherein the bifurcated sensor body comprises shielded wires and wherein the bifurcated sensor body comprises an adhesive configured to contact the patient'"'"'s tissue. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
-
-
17. A physiological monitoring system comprising:
-
A disposable ear sensor comprising; a sensor body comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a main body extending from a junction of the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are configured to be applied to opposing sides of an ear, wherein the sensor body comprises an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of a tissue-contacting surface; an emitter disposed on the sensor body and configured to emit light into a tissue; a light detector disposed on the sensor body and configured to receive the transmitted light from the tissue to generate an electrical signal related to a physiological parameter; and a cable coupled to the sensor body and configured to carry the electrical signal; and a monitor coupled to the ear sensor through the cable, wherein the monitor is configured to receive the electrical signal and provide an output related to the physiological parameter. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
-
Specification