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R-wave detector

US4000461A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1973
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 4, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/349
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic system is disclosed which examines the first derivative of an applied electrocardiographic (ECG) signal, recognizes the R-wave event therefrom, and discriminates against signal components which lie outside predetermined signal parameters in producing a rectangular pulse output. In addition, muscle artifact and pacers are discriminated against. The system includes an automatic gain control to eliminate the need for operator controls.

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