Co-location of emitters and detectors and method of operation
US8275435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36557
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device having an optical sensor selects the function of modular opto-electronic assemblies included in the optical sensor. Each assembly is provided with at least one light emitting device and at least one light detecting device. A device controller coupled to the optical sensor controls the function of each the assemblies. The controller executes a sensor performance test and selects at least one of the plurality of assemblies to operate as a light emitting assembly in response to a result of the performance test. The controller selects at least one other of the plurality of optical sensor assemblies to operate as a light detecting assembly in response to a result of the performance test.
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