DUO CONNECTOR PATIENT CABLE
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1. A patient cable for connecting a patient monitor to an optical sensor comprising:
- a duo connector means for establishing communications between a monitor and one of a two-wavelength sensor having a conventional connector and a multiple wavelength sensor connector; and
an information means for identifying which of the sensors is attached to the duo connector means.
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Abstract
A patient cable has a duo sensor connector having a first socket section and a second socket section. The first socket section is configured to removably attach a two-wavelength sensor. The second socket section in conjunction with the first socket section is configured to removably attach a multiple wavelength sensor in lieu of the two-wavelength sensor. A circuit housed in the duo sensor connector converts emitter array drive signals adapted for the multiple wavelength sensor into back-to-back emitter drive signals adapted for the two-wavelength sensor when attached.
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12 Claims
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1. A patient cable for connecting a patient monitor to an optical sensor comprising:
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a duo connector means for establishing communications between a monitor and one of a two-wavelength sensor having a conventional connector and a multiple wavelength sensor connector; and an information means for identifying which of the sensors is attached to the duo connector means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A patient cable for connecting a patient monitor to an optical sensor comprising:
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a duo connector configured to establish communications between a monitor and one of a two-wavelength sensor having a conventional connector and a multiple wavelength sensor connector; and a network line configured to carry an information element, wherein the information element identifies which of the sensors is attached to the duo connector. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A patient cable method comprising the steps of:
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providing a duo connector configured to establish communications between a monitor and one of a two-wavelength sensor having a conventional connector and a multiple wavelength sensor connector; and providing a network line configured to carry an information element, wherein the information element identifies which of the sensors is attached to the duo connector. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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