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OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR AIR BUBBLE AND EMPTY BAG DETECTION IN AN INFUSION TUBE

  • US 20130201471A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2013
  • Published: 08/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optical imaging system for use with an infusion tube having a drip chamber and an output tube, wherein the drip chamber includes a first portion with a drip tube, a second portion with an exit port, and a third portion located between the first and second portions, the optical imaging system comprising:

  • an illumination system with at least one light source for emitting first light;

    an optical system for;

    receiving the first light transmitted by the output tube or the second portion; and

    ,transmitting first data characterizing the received first light;

    a memory element configured to store computer executable instructions; and

    ,at least one processor configured to execute the computer executable instructions to;

    detect, using the first data, an air bubble in the output tube or the second portion; and

    ,determine a volume of the detected air bubble.

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