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Multi-level averaging scheme for acquiring hemodynamic data

US7766826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2003
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/335
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for storing and processing physiological data in a medical recording device that allows continuous data collection and storage of such data in multiple time-resolved levels are provided. The method includes: sampling one or more physiological signals at a selected sampling rate; deriving physiological parameter values from the sampled signal; storing the parameter values as they are determined in a temporary memory buffer for a predetermined storage interval; determining a statistical aspect of the stored parameter values upon expiration of the storage interval; and writing the statistical aspect to a long-term memory buffer. A number of long-term memory buffers may be designated for storing a statistical aspect of a physiological parameter at uniquely different time resolutions. The resolution of each long-term memory buffer is determined by the storage interval defined for an associated temporary memory buffer, which stores parameter values from which statistical aspects are computed.

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