SENSORS FOR PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY AT THE OPHTHALMIC ARTERY REGION
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1. A method for monitoring an individual, the method comprising:
- securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor comprising at least one emitter and at least one detector onto skin overlying an ophthalmic artery region of the individual; and
obtaining PPG signals generated by the PPG sensor.
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Abstract
Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods for monitoring an individual including securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor comprising at least one emitter and at least one detector onto skin overlying an ophthalmic artery region of the individual; and obtaining PPG signals generated by the PPG sensor. Sensors for photoplethysmographic monitoring at the ophthalmic artery region are also provided.
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1. A method for monitoring an individual, the method comprising:
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securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor comprising at least one emitter and at least one detector onto skin overlying an ophthalmic artery region of the individual; and obtaining PPG signals generated by the PPG sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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- 11. A PPG sensor configured to secure to skin overlying the ophthalmic artery region.
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21. A system for PPG monitoring of an individual, comprising a PPG sensor configured to secure to skin overlying the ophthalmic artery region;
- and a computer configured to process and/or analyze signals from the PPG sensor.
- View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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