Manually Powered Oximeter
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1. A medical device comprising:
- a monitor adapted obtain a physiologic signal from a patient;
a processor adapted to calculate physiological characteristics of the patient based at least in part on the physiologic signal; and
a manual power source adapted to power the monitor and the processor.
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Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein may include a medical device and a method for powering a medical device are disclosed. The medical device may be able to operate independent of a plug-in and a wall socket as a power source by way of a manual power source. Additionally, shock resistant components are described which may protect the medical device from damage typically encountered during manually powering and using the pulse oximeter in areas where traditional power sources such as a wall outlet are unavailable.
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1. A medical device comprising:
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a monitor adapted obtain a physiologic signal from a patient; a processor adapted to calculate physiological characteristics of the patient based at least in part on the physiologic signal; and a manual power source adapted to power the monitor and the processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of powering a medical device comprising:
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inputting kinetic energy into a manual generator in the medical device; converting the kinetic energy into electricity; and storing the electricity in the medical device for use by the medical device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. A medical device comprising:
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a storage device capable of being charged by induced current; and a monitor adapted to obtain a physiologic signal from a patient, wherein the monitor is powered by the storage device.
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