Method and apparatus for cerebral oximetry
US8433384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/0833
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for cerebral oximetry. A modulated optical signal based on a digital code sequence is transmitted to the human brain. A temporal transfer characteristic is derived from the modulated optical signal. Oxygen level in the brain is determined based on the temporal transfer characteristic.
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