Oximeter sensor with digital memory encoding sensor data
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1. A method of sensor operation, comprising:
- emitting light from a light emitting element of the sensor;
detecting the light with a light detecting element of the sensor; and
providing a manufacturer identification of the sensor stored within a memory of the sensor to an oximeter monitor.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to a sensor with memory. Specifically, one embodiment includes a method of sensor operation, comprising emitting light from a light emitting element of the sensor, detecting the light with a light detecting element of the sensor, and providing a manufacturer identification of the sensor stored within a memory of the sensor to an oximeter monitor.
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1. A method of sensor operation, comprising:
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emitting light from a light emitting element of the sensor;
detecting the light with a light detecting element of the sensor; and
providing a manufacturer identification of the sensor stored within a memory of the sensor to an oximeter monitor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An oximeter sensor, comprising:
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a light emitting element configured to project light into a patient;
a light detecting element configured to detect the light;
a memory storing a manufacturer identification of the oximeter sensor; and
an access point configured to facilitate reading the manufacturer identification from the memory with an oximeter monitor.
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6. An oximeter system, comprising:
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an oximeter sensor, comprising;
a light emitting element configured to project light into a patient;
a light detector configured to detect the light;
a memory storing a manufacturer identification of the oximeter sensor; and
an access point configured to provide access to the memory; and
an oximeter monitor, comprising;
an output circuit configured to provide signals to the oximeter sensor; and
a read circuit configured to read the manufacturer identification of the oximeter sensor from the memory of the oximeter sensor via the access point. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. An oximeter monitor, comprising:
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a drive circuit configured to provide signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor that is coupleable to a patient; and
a circuit configured to receive a manufacturer identification of the oximeter sensor from a memory of the oximeter sensor.
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9. A method of oximeter monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor that is coupleable to a patient; and
receiving a manufacturer identification of the oximeter sensor from a memory of the oximeter sensor.
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