Optical probe including predetermined emission wavelength based on patient type
US7096052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reflectance sensor which can be applied to a patient in a manner which reduces the light energy reaching the detector without first being attenuated by the tissue at the measurement site. Moreover, the reflectance sensor includes emitting devices adapted for use in legacy patient monitoring systems.
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