Medical device with communication, measurement and data functions
US8243940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0468
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical diagnostic and communications apparatus with audio output comprises an electronic processor for processing stethoscope signals and secondary audio signals. An electronic stethoscope sensor is contained within a housing for transducing body sounds to electronic signals, and is operatively connected to the electronic processor. One or more secondary audio signal sources operatively connects to the electronic processor. A common audio output is connected to electronic processor to convert electronic stethoscope signals or secondary audio signals to acoustic output. These sounds may be produced separately or mixed.
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