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CA1296068C
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Physiological monitoring system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-28
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Granted: 1992-02-18
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Expires: 2006-07-28
Abstract
Abstract ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Physiological monitoring systems for measuring variables such as, for example the temperature or pulse rate in animals usually include a sensor for attachment to the animal, and a telemetry unit for receiving a signal from the sensor indicative of the value being measured. It is necessary to be close to the subject being monitored, and values are obtained on an inter-mittent basis. By providing a transmitter/receiver, a micro-computer, a source of power and at least one sensor in a remote telemetry unit, and a transmitter/receiver, a source of power and a computer in a master telemetry unit the subject can be continuously monitored, the data being stored in the microcomputer and periodically transmitted to the computer of the master telemetry unit either automatically or in response to a command for such data.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward John Friesen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
CA
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0002; A61B5/0031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A physiological monitoring system comprising remote telemetry means for attachment to the subject to be monitored including sensor means for detecting a condition of the subject, first microcomputer means connected to said sensor means for storing data concerning the sensed condition, and first transmitter/receiver means for transmitting a signal representative of the condition and for receiving command signals; and master telemetry means for communicating with said remote telemetry system including second computer means for storing data and for generating a command signal, and second transmitter/receiver means for transmitting command signals to said remote telemetry unit, and for receiving data from said first microcomputer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A physiological monitoring system comprising remote telemetry means for attachment to the subject to be monitored including sensor means for detecting a condition of the subject, first microcomputer means connected to said sensor means for storing data concerning the sensed condition, and first transmitter/receiver means for transmitting a signal representative of the condition and for receiving command signals; and master telemetry means for communicating with said remote telemetry system including second computer means for storing data and for generating a command signal, and second transmitter/receiver means for transmitting command signals to said remote telemetry unit, and for receiving data from said first microcomputer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein said first microcomputer means includes analog/digital converter means, and said sensor means is an analog sensor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
A monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein each said remote telemetry means and master telemetry means includes a communications unit containing a transmit circuit and a receive circuit; antenna means connected to said communications unit for transmitting and receiving signals; quad line receiver and voltage/frequency converter means connecting said transmit circuit of the communications unit to said first or second computer means; and frequency/voltage converter means, Schmidt trigger means and quad line driver means connecting said receive circuit to said first or second computer means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
200 words
A method of calibrating a remote telemetry unit in a physiological monitoring system of the type including remote telemetry means for attachment to the subject to be monitored including sensor means for detecting a condition of the subject, first microcomputer means connected to said sensor means for storing data concerning the sensed condition, and first transmitter/ receiver means for transmitting a signal representative of the condition and for receiving command signals; and master telemetry means for communicating with said remote telemetry system including second computer means for storing data and for generating a command signal, and second transmitter/receiver means for transmitting command signals to said remote telemetry unit, and for receiving data from said first microcomputer, said method comprising the steps of accurately determining a value of the condition to be monitored; manually inputing the value into the master telemetry unit so that the value is transmitted to the remote telemetry unit; and programming the remote telemetry unit to receive the value and to compare such value with the values obtained using said sensor means, and to make the changes to the value algorithm in the first microcomputer means necessary to ensure accurate indication of the value by said system.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
200 words
A method of calibrating a remote telemetry unit in a physiological monitoring system of the type including remote telemetry means for attachment to the subject to be monitored including sensor means for detecting a condition of the subject, first microcomputer means connected to said sensor means for storing data concerning the sensed condition, and first transmitter/ receiver means for transmitting a signal representative of the condition and for receiving command signals; and master telemetry means for communicating with said remote telemetry system including second computer means for storing data and for generating a command signal, and second transmitter/receiver means for transmitting command signals to said remote telemetry unit, and for receiving data from said first microcomputer, said method comprising the steps of accurately determining a value of the condition to be monitored; manually inputing the value into the master telemetry unit so that the value is transmitted to the remote telemetry unit; and programming the remote telemetry unit to receive the value and to compare such value with the values obtained using said sensor means, and to make the changes to the value algorithm in the first microcomputer means necessary to ensure accurate indication of the value by said system.
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