Optical fiber instrument system and method with motion-based adjustment
US9500473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument system that includes an optical fiber and a controller is provided. The optical fiber is coupled to an external structure of a patient and has a strain sensor provided thereon. The controller is operatively coupled to the optical fiber and adapted to receive a signal from the strain sensor and to determine a property of respiration of the patient based on the signal.
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