Physiological sensor having a waist
US8965475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary sensor includes an integrated sensor pad having a first portion and a second portion separated by a waist portion. The waist portion is narrower than the first portion and the second portion. A light source that is disposed on the first portion is configured to generate near-infrared light and transmit the near-infrared light into a patient's body. A light detector that is disposed on the second portion is configured to detect near-infrared light that has traveled through part of the patient's body.
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