Patent ID: 8060170
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: A61B,G01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing an oximeter system, comprising: providing a light emitting element within an oximeter sensor, the light emitting element configured to project light; providing a light detector within the oximeter sensor, the light detector configured to receive the light; providing a memory device within the oximeter sensor, the memory device storing data comprising drift parameters indicative of changes to operating properties of the oximeter sensor; providing a drive circuit within an oximeter monitor, wherein the drive circuit is configured to provide signals to circuitry of the oximeter sensor; and providing a receiving circuit within the oximeter monitor, wherein the receiving circuit is configured to receive the data from the oximeter sensor and to vary operation of the oximeter monitor in response to the drift parameters from the memory device within the oximeter sensor.