Method and circuit for storing and providing historical physiological data
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1. An oximeter sensor, comprising:
- a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to receive the light; and
a memory device that stores data comprising drift parameters indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor.
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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 receive the light, and a memory device that stores data comprising drift parameters indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor.
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1. An oximeter sensor, comprising:
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a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to receive the light; and
a memory device that stores data comprising drift parameters indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of manufacturing an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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providing a light emitting element for the oximeter sensor, the light emitting element configured to project light;
providing a light detector for the oximeter sensor, the light detector configured to receive the light; and
providing a memory device for the oximeter sensor, the memory device storing data comprising drift parameters indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. An oximeter system, comprising:
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an oximeter sensor, comprising;
a light emitting element configured to emit light;
a light detector configured to receive the light; and
a memory device that stores data comprising drift parameters that are indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor; and
an oximeter monitor, comprising;
a drive circuit configured to provide signals to circuitry of the oximeter sensor; and
a receiving circuit configured to receive the data from the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (6, 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; and
a circuit configured to receive information from a memory device of the oximeter sensor, the information including drift parameter data that is indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method of monitor operation, comprising:
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providing signals to circuitry of an oximeter sensor that is configured to couple to a patient; and
receiving information from a memory device of the oximeter sensor, the information comprising drift parameter data that is indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A method of operating an oximeter sensor, comprising:
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projecting light from a light emitting element;
receiving the light with a light detector; and
storing data in a memory device, the data comprising drift parameters indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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