Method and circuit for storing and providing historical physiological data
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1. An oximeter system, comprising:
- an oximeter sensor configured to generate signals indicative of a physiological parameter;
a memory storing a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized, wherein the memory is a component of the oximeter sensor; and
an oximeter monitor configured to receive the value of skin temperature from the memory of the oximeter sensor and to compare a measured value of skin temperature to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to pulse oximetry. Specifically, one embodiment includes an oximeter sensor comprising a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detector configured to detect the light, and a memory storing values of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized.
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14 Claims
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1. An oximeter system, comprising:
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an oximeter sensor configured to generate signals indicative of a physiological parameter; a memory storing a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized, wherein the memory is a component of the oximeter sensor; and an oximeter monitor configured to receive the value of skin temperature from the memory of the oximeter sensor and to compare a measured value of skin temperature to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of manufacturing an oximeter system, comprising:
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providing an oximeter sensor configured to generate signals indicative of a physiological parameter, wherein the oximeter sensor comprises a memory; storing in the memory a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized; and providing an oximeter monitor configured to receive the value of skin temperature from the memory of the oximeter sensor and to compare a measured value of skin temperature to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. An oximeter system, comprising:
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an oximeter sensor, comprising; a light emitting element configured to emit light into tissue; a light detector configured to detect the light from the tissue and to generate signals indicative of a physiological parameter; and a memory storing a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized; and an oximeter monitor, comprising; a drive circuit configured to provide signals to the light emitting element of the oximeter sensor; a receiving circuit configured to receive the physiological signals from the light detector and to receive data including the value of skin temperature from the oximeter sensor for comparison with a measured value of skin temperature; and a temperature monitor configured to measure a patient'"'"'s skin temperature and to compare the measured value of skin temperature to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. An oximeter monitor, comprising:
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a drive circuit configured to provide signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor; and a circuit configured to receive from a memory of the oximeter sensor a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized; and a read circuit configured to receive a temperature reading from a thermometer of the oximeter sensor and to compare the temperature reading to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A method of monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor; receiving information from a memory of the oximeter sensor, the information comprising a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized; and comparing a measured value of skin temperature to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A method of operating an oximeter system, comprising:
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storing a value of skin temperature at which a motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized in a memory of an oximeter sensor; providing the value of skin temperature in the memory of the oximeter sensor to an oximeter monitor from the oximeter sensor; and comparing a measured value of skin temperature to the value of skin temperature to determine whether the motion signal algorithm can be accurately utilized. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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