Abstract:
A lock mechanism for a built-in connector (2) fixed in a casing (10) constituting a main body of a diagnostic apparatus, etc., to an external plug (3) connected to a cable of a measurement sensor, etc. The built-in connector (2) is fixed inside an open portion of a panel (11) of the casing (10) of the apparatus, and shutters (4; 6; 7) for closing the open portion (13) are disposed in front of the fixed connector (2) in such a fashion as to define an opening (12) for receiving the plug (3) between the front portion of the connector and the shutters (4; 6; 7). The plug is locked when its rear portion is engaged with cuts (41, 61, 71) formed at forward edges of the shutters.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for adapting to noise sources affecting a pulse oximeter. Various available frequencies are evaluated to determine their respective noise levels and one is selected to act as the operating demultiplexer frequency. During normal operation of the pulse oximeter, the various available demultiplexer frequencies are periodically scanned to determine which has the lowest associated noise. The noise level associated with the operating frequency is used to determine the signal-to-noise ratio of the pulse oximeter signals and thereby qualify certain signals from the pulse oximeter. Those pulses associated with a signal-to-noise ratio below a predetermined threshold are rejected and excluded from use in calculating blood oxygen saturation.
Abstract:
A pulse oximeter which modifies the alarm condition when motion is detected. Basically, if the lack of a pulse is determined to be as a result of motion artifact, the generation of an alarm is postponed. In addition, the display indicates that motion is present and that the last reading is questionable due to the presence of motion. The invention also determines if motion artifact is present from the pulse oximeter detector signal itself. The ratio of the positive and negative peaks of the derivative of the pulse signal are compared to a motion/blood pulse threshold.
Abstract:
An improved gas analyzer system and method for detecting and displaying the constituent gases of a respiratory gas stream, the system comprising an optical bench (109) comprising a gas pathway for the flow of a gas stream, a flow shaping inlet, three infrared detection channel assemblies for measuring the partial pressures of constituent gases, and measuring sensitivity changes in the detectors of the three infrared detection channel assemblies, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure within the gas pathway, a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature within the optical bench, a flow rate sensor for measuring the gas flow rate through the gas pathway; analog processing circuitry (124) for processing the detected partial gas pressures, sensitivity changes, the measured values for pressure, temperature, and flow rate, and display processing circuitry (128).
Abstract:
A lock mechanism for a built-in connector (2) fixed in a casing (10) constituting a main body of a diagnostic apparatus, etc., to an external plug (3) connected to a cable of a measurement sensor, etc. The built-in connector (2) is fixed inside an open portion of a panel (11) of the casing (10) of the apparatus, and shutters (4; 6; 7) for closing the open portion (13) are disposed in front of the fixed connector (2) in such a fashion as to define an opening (12) for receiving the plug (3) between the front portion of the connector and the shutters (4; 6; 7). The plug is locked when its rear portion is engaged with cuts (41, 61, 71) formed at forward edges of the shutters.
Abstract:
An improved gas analyzer system and method for detecting and displaying the constituent gases of a respiratory gas stream, the system comprising an optical bench (109) comprising a gas pathway for the flow of a gas stream, a flow shaping inlet, three infrared detection channel assemblies for measuring the partial pressures of constituent gases, and measuring sensitivity changes in the detectors of the three infrared detection channel assemblies, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure within the gas pathway, a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature within the optical bench, a flow rate sensor for measuring the gas flow rate through the gas pathway; analog processing circuitry (124) for processing the detected partial gas pressures, sensitivity changes, the measured values for pressure, temperature, and flow rate, and display processing circuitry (128).
Abstract:
A graphics coprocessor adapter with hardware support for horizontal scrolling is disclosed. A graphics processor provides both a row address with a RAS signal and a column address with a CAS signal to two banks of video RAMs. Both banks are provided with the same scrolling column address signal. Translating logic intercepts the column address signal for the static plane RAM bank and translates it into a fixed value. Thus, a single column address signal can control both the scrolling and static planes.
Abstract:
A conformable sensor which uses a flexible substrate (10), preferably a polyester strip is disclosed. The emitter (18) and detector (20) are mounted on one portion of the strip (10) with conductive traces (26,28,34,36) connecting to them. The second portion of the strip (10) is folded over to cover the emitter (18) and detector (20) and traces, with openings (65,66) for the emitter (18) and detector (20). A conductive coating is applied to the strip to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference. Preferably, a second portion of the strip (10), which folds over the first portion, also has a Faraday shield covering the opening over the detector (20).
Abstract:
Un adaptateur de voie d'air destiné à être placé entre un tube situé dans la trachée et un système de respiration artificielle comprenant un élément central d'adaptation (100) avec un conduit interne pour le gaz, un orifice pour le prélèvement (120), qui se situe dans la paroi latérale de l'élément central et qui permet le passage de fluides par le conduit pour le gaz (108), et un élément de moyen/filtre (200) qui se trouve placé à l'intérieur de l'orifice pour le prélèvement (120), dont le filtre (230) s'introduit dans le conduit pour le gaz de la partie d'élément central et dont l'élément de moyeu/filtre (200) est conçu de manière à laisser passer à l'intérieur, dans un premier sens, un échantillon de gaz pour l'analyse et dans un deuxième sens, de l'air de purge pour nettoyer le filtre.
Abstract:
On a mis au point de nouveaux colorants azo réactifs, des hydrogels, des films de colorant, et des éléments de détection comprenant lesdits films. Les éléments de détection sont utiles par exemple dans des dispositifs d'analyse de fluides, où ils sont capables de fournir des informations précises sur le pH ou pCO2 de fluides tels que le sang.