Abstract:
This invention relates to a physiological sensor which acquires pre-programmed data from an electrode or an electrode array using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The source of the sensor may be authenticated by means of a wireless interface between an RFID transponder affixed to the electrode array, and an RFID interrogator embedded in the patient interface cable. The criteria for use are then verified to ensure that they are met by the electrode array before beginning signal acquisition. If the criteria are not met, a message is provided to the user via the monitor.
Abstract:
Esta invención se refiere a un sensor fisiológico el cual adquiere datos preprogramados a partir de un electrodo o un arreglo de electrodos utilizando tecnología de identificación por radiofrecuencia (RFID); la fuente del sensor puede ser autenticada por medio de una interfaz inalámbrica entre un transpondedor RFID fijo al arreglo de electrodos, y un interrogador RFID incrustado en el cable de interfaz de paciente; los criterios para uso son posteriormente verificados para asegurar que con cumplidos por el arreglo de electrodos antes de iniciar la adquisición de señales, si no se cumplen los criterios, se provee un mensaje al usuario a través del monitor.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a physiological sensor which acquires pre-progr ammed data from an electrode or an electrode array using Radio Frequency Ide ntification (RFID) technology. The source of the sensor may be authenticated by means of a wireless interface between an RFID transponder affixed to the electrode array, and an RFID interrogator embedded in the patient interface cable. The criteria for use are then verified to ensure that they are met b y the electrode array before beginning signal acquisition. If the criteria a re not met, a message is provided to the user via the monitor.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a physiological sensor which acquires pre-programmed data from an electrode or an electrode array using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The source of the sensor may be authenticated by means of a wireless interface between an RFID transponder affixed to the electrode array, and an RFID interrogator embedded in the patient interface cable. The criteria for use are then verified to ensure that they are met by the electrode array before beginning signal acquisition. If the criteria are not met, a message is provided to the user via the monitor.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a physiological sensor which acquires pre-programmed data from an electrode or an electrode array using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The source of the sensor may be authenticated by means of a wireless interface between an RFID transponder affixed to the electrode array, and an RFID interrogator embedded in the patient interface cable. The criteria for use are then verified to ensure that they are met by the electrode array before beginning signal acquisition. If the criteria are not met, a message is provided to the user via the monitor.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a system of communicating with a radio frequenc y identification (RFID) transponder microchip (IC) for the purpose of access ing pre¬ programmed data. Such system involves direct electrical contact bet ween the system reading the data from the memory in the transponder IC and t he IC itself via two mechanical contact points. This system provides an inte rface with a transponder IC in order to energize the IC. Once the presence o f the transponder IC is detected, the host system can read or write to and p rocess preprogrammed data stored in the IC.
Abstract:
The skin preparation device and sensor of the present invention include an array of rigid tines. The tines serve to "self-prepare" the skin at each electrode site. These tines, when pressed against the skin, penetrate the stratum corneum, thereby reducing skin impedance and improving signal quality. A self-prepping device of the present invention is an optimized array of short non-conductive rigid tines in which the individual tines are created in a geometry that allows for a sharp point at the tip when molding, machining or etching is used as a method of fabrication. This non- conductive array with rigid penetrating structures may, therefore, be used in combination with a conductive medium, preferably an ionic conductive gel. In penetrating the stratum corneum, micro-conduits are created in the layers of the skin enabling the conductive medium to reach the low impedance layers and to transmit bioelectrical signals from the skin to the electrode surface. Such a self-prepping device can be readily mass produced using molding methods or possibly other manufacturing methods, thereby providing for a low cost means of achieving improved performance of the biopotential sensor. Additionally this invention includes the integration of this self-prepping device into a biopotential sensor comprising an array of one or more electrodes.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a system of communicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder microchip (IC) for the purpose of accessing pre¬ programmed data. Such system involves direct electrical contact between the system reading the data from the memory in the transponder IC and the IC itself via two mechanical contact points. This system provides an interface with a transponder IC in order to energize the IC. Once the presence of the transponder IC is detected, the host system can read or write to and process preprogrammed data stored in the IC.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a system of communicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder microchip (IC) for the purpose of accessing pre¬ programmed data. Such system involves direct electrical contact between the system reading the data from the memory in the transponder IC and the IC itself via two mechanical contact points. This system provides an interface with a transponder IC in order to energize the IC. Once the presence of the transponder IC is detected, the host system can read or write to and process preprogrammed data stored in the IC.
Abstract:
Esta invención se refiere a un sistema para comunicación con un microchip (IC) del transpondedor de identificación por radiofrecuencia (RFID) con el propósito de acceder a datos preprogramados; dicho sistema involucra contacto eléctrico directo entre el sistema que lee los datos de la memoria en el IC del transpondedor y el propio IC a través de dos puntos de contacto mecánicos; este sistema provee una interfaz con un IC del transpondedor con el fin de energizar el IC; una vez que se detecta la presencia del IC del transpondedor, el sistema hospedero puede leer o escribir y procesar datos preprogramados almacenados en el IC.