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Oximeter sensor with digital memory storing data

US6628975B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2001
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a memory chip for use in an oximeter sensor, or an associated adapter or connector circuit. The memory chip allows the storing of different data to provide enhanced capabilities for the oximeter sensor. In addition to providing unique data to store in such a memory, the invention describes unique uses of data stored in such a memory. The data stored in the memory chip includes information relating to enhancing the performance of the oximetry system.

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