SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING AND CHARGING A SENSOR
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1. A sensor configured to operate in a wireless mode or in a wired mode, comprising:
- one or more sensing components configured to measure a physiological signal of a patient;
a transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the physiological signal at least when the sensor is operating in the wireless mode;
a power source configured to power the one or more sensing components and the transceiver at least when the sensor is operating in the wireless mode;
a connector configured to receive a cable, wherein the cable is configured to couple to a charging device configured to provide power to the one or more sensing components of the sensor or to recharge the power source of the sensor, and wherein the sensor is configured to operate in the wired mode when the connector is coupled to the cable; and
a proximity detector configured to generate one or more signals relating to a distance between the sensor and the charging device.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for disinfecting and recharging a sensor. The sensor may be a wireless sensor, or the sensor may be configured to operate in a wireless mode and in a wired mode. The system may include a charging device configured to provide power to the sensor and/or to recharge a power source of the sensor. The sensor may include a proximity detector configured to provide information relating to a proximity of the sensor to the charging device. Additionally, the sensor may include additional sensors configured to provide information relating to a disinfection process utilized to disinfect the sensor.
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1. A sensor configured to operate in a wireless mode or in a wired mode, comprising:
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one or more sensing components configured to measure a physiological signal of a patient; a transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the physiological signal at least when the sensor is operating in the wireless mode; a power source configured to power the one or more sensing components and the transceiver at least when the sensor is operating in the wireless mode; a connector configured to receive a cable, wherein the cable is configured to couple to a charging device configured to provide power to the one or more sensing components of the sensor or to recharge the power source of the sensor, and wherein the sensor is configured to operate in the wired mode when the connector is coupled to the cable; and a proximity detector configured to generate one or more signals relating to a distance between the sensor and the charging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for providing indications to charge a medical sensor, comprising:
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determining whether the medical sensor is operating in a wireless mode; determining whether the medical sensor is within a predetermined distance of a charging device that is configured to provide power to the medical sensor if the medical sensor is operating in the wireless mode; and providing a first indication to couple the medical sensor to the charging device in response to determining that the medical sensor is operating in the wireless mode and that the medical sensor is within the predetermine distance of the charging device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system, comprising:
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a charging device; and a sensor configured to measure a physiological signal of a patient, wherein the sensor is configured to operate in a wireless mode and a wired mode, and wherein the sensor comprises; a power source configured to power the sensor when the sensor is operating in the wireless mode; a proximity detector configured to generate one or more signals relating to a distance between the sensor and the charging device; and a transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the physiological signal or the one or more signals generated by the proximity detector at least when the sensor is operating in the wireless mode; and wherein the charging device is configured to provide power to the sensor when the sensor is coupled to the charging device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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