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Connector switch

  • US 7,371,981 B2
  • Filed: 02/18/2005
  • Issued: 05/13/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An interconnection between a noninvasive optical sensor and a monitor configured to receive one or more signals from said sensor indicative of light attenuated by body tissue, the monitor also configured to determine measurements for one or more physiological parameters based on the received one or more signals, the interconnection comprising:

  • a cable having a plurality of conductors providing electrical communication between a sensor connector and a monitor connector;

    an information element readable by said monitor to determine information about a type of said sensor and to configure said monitor in its determination of said one or more physiological parameters based on said type, and mounted in one of said sensor connector, said monitor connector and said cable; and

    a switch mounted in said sensor connector responsive to said sensor connecting to and disconnecting from said sensor connector so as to alter the readability of said information element.

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