Patent ID: 6823208
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An interface unit for use with an electrophysiology measurement system having an electrophysiology monitoring system and a plurality of catheter-mounted sensors respectively connected to electrical connectors, said interface unit having an outer surface and comprising:a plurality of externally accessible unit electrical connectors disposed at said outer surface, respectively adapted for releasably mating with a one of said sensor electrical connectors in a mating configuration; an arrangement for producing predetermined interconnections among said unit connectors, said arrangement adapted for communicating with said electrophysiology monitoring system; a signal generator connected to said arrangement which emits an output signal, adapted to be received by said electrophysiology monitoring system via said arrangement, containing information unique to and originating from said interface unit and designating said configuration, for use by said electrophysiology monitoring system; and at least one label layer placeable over said outer surface and carrying visible indications of said interconnections to form said configuration.