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Motion cancellation of optical input signals for physiological pulse measurement

US8858454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2011
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/7239
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pulse rate sensor that includes an accelerometer for measuring periodic motion and a piezo sensor for detecting erratic motion is capable of more accurately determining pulse rate by accounting for these types of motion. The pulse rate sensor in accordance with the present invention diminishes pulse rate signal degradation due to erratic motion through a combination of algorithms that control signal boosting, waveform refinement and signal noise suppression.

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