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Method and apparatus for detecting misapplied sensors

  • US 7,680,522 B2
  • Filed: 09/29/2006
  • Issued: 03/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A spectrophotometric sensor comprising:

  • a sensor body;

    an emitter and a detector disposed on the sensor body; and

    a strain sensor disposed on the sensor body and positioned entirely between the emitter and the detector, wherein the strain sensor is capable of providing a signal indicative of sensor misapplication on a patient.

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