Cable and associated continuity monitoring system and method
US10649041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2829
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cable, an associated monitoring system and methods are provided which monitor the continuity of current of electrical components such as sensor signals from sensors used in connection with a medical apparatus. The cable includes a proximal end for coupling with a processing unit and a distal end with or for coupling to sensors. The processing unit generates a continuity signal that travels through the cable via an inductor coil conductor to a distal end inductor coil which imparts the signal to sensor signal conductors of the cable. The continuity signal is carried back to the processing unit with signals from the sensors. Circuitry of the processing unit can detect the returning continuity signals to indicate proper connectivity of the sensor signals. The connection status information of the sensors can be displayed to inform a doctor or other operator of the medical apparatus of sensor signal continuity.
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