Oximeter sensor with digital memory encoding sensor data
US8639307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to a sensor with memory. Specifically, one embodiment includes a method of sensor operation, comprising emitting light from a light emitting element of the sensor, detecting the light with a light detecting element of the sensor, storing sensor model identification data within a memory of the sensor, and providing access to the memory to facilitate reading the sensor model identification data with an oximeter monitor.
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