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Apparatus for refining signals derived from fetal heartbeats

US3982528A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1975
Grant dateSep 28, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Circuitry for refinement of fetal heart signals from an ultrasonic (or other mechanical energy) transducer, featuring improved signal processing circuitry connected to the transducer to convert useful information-carrying energy in the transducer output into a refined electrical signal, and improved correlation circuitry for providing an output to a cardiotachometer.

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