Electrocardiogram compass
US6694636B1 · kind B1 · utility
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24Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/322
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The specification discloses a compass for obtaining measurements from an electrocardiogram tracing, the comprising a compass body, a display screen, compass legs pivotally connected to the body, and a computer operatively coupled to the display screen. The relative movement of the compass legs is translated into electronic signal information. The computer is adapted to receive the electronic signal information, and is further operative to convert the electronic signal information into physiological information to be displayed on the display screen. A power source powers the computer and display screen.
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