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Oximeter and medical sensor therefor

  • US 5,058,588 A
  • Filed: 09/19/1989
  • Issued: 10/22/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An oximeter for use with a sensor that has means for emitting light when energized, means for producing identification signals uniquely representing the location on a patient'"'"'s body at which the sensor is to be applied and means for producing information signals from which the oxygenization of blood may be determined in response to light impinging thereon, said oximeter comprising:

  • means for supplying energy for said means for emitting light,means for supplying energy for said means for producing identification signals,means for receiving said information signals,means for receiving said identification signals,control means including means for processing received information signals in accordance with an algorithm selected in response to received identification signals, andsaid control means including means for carrying out an algorithm for determining whether or not said information signals result from a number of light emitting sources indicated by said sensor identification signals.

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