Patents by Inventor Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany
Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20040204638Abstract: A signal processor which acquires a first signal, including a first desired signal portion and a first undesired signal portion, and a second signal, including a second desired signal portion and a second undesired signal portion, wherein the first and second desired signal portions are correlated. The signals may be acquired by propagating energy through a medium and measuring an attenuated signal after transmission or reflection. Alternatively, the signals may be acquired by measuring energy generated by the medium. A processor of the present invention generates a noise reference signal that is a combination of the undesired signal portions and is correlated to both the first and second undesired signal portions. The noise reference signal is then used to remove the undesired portion of each of the first and second measured signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Mohamed Kheir Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany
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Patent number: 6792300Abstract: An optical probe, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip, measures characteristics of the material. A neonatal and adult disposable embodiment of the probe include adhesive coated surfaces to securely affix the probe onto the patient. In addition, the surface of the probe is specially constructed to minimize light piping effects. Furthermore, a flex circuit acts as a spring to absorb shock which may misalign the emitter and detector. One embodiment of the adult probe includes a cushioning pocket formed for a fingertip to align the probe and to absorb motion of the probe due to contact. The neonatal probe is formed with a unique V-configuration which provides multiple advantages.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, David R. Tobler, Thomas J. Gerhardt, Eugene E. Mason, Mike A. Mills
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Patent number: 6745060Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients in order to find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2001Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Publication number: 20040068164Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of correlation in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Publication number: 20040064020Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of correlation in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Patent number: 6650917Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients in order to find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Publication number: 20030097049Abstract: A signal processor which acquires a first signal, including a first desired signal portion and a first undesired signal portion, and a second signal, including a second desired signal portion and a second undesired signal portion, wherein the first and second desired signal portions are correlated. The signals may be acquired by propagating energy through a medium and measuring an attenuated signal after transmission or reflection. Alternatively, the signals may be acquired by measuring energy generated by the medium. A processor of the present invention generates a noise reference signal that is a combination of the undesired signal portions and is correlated to both the first and second undesired signal portions. The noise reference signal is then used to remove the undesired portion of each of the first and second measured signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Mohamed Kheir Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany
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Publication number: 20030045785Abstract: An optical probe, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip, measures characteristics of the material. A neonatal and adult disposable embodiment of the probe include adhesive coated surfaces to securely affix the probe onto the patient. In addition, the surface of the probe is specially constructed to reduce the effect of ambient noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Mohamed Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, David R. Tobler, Thomas J. Gerhardt, Eugene E. Mason, Mike A. Mills
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Publication number: 20030036689Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients in order to find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Patent number: 6501975Abstract: A signal processor which acquires a first signal, including a first desired signal portion and a first undesired signal portion, and a second signal, including a second desired signal portion and a second undesired signal portion, wherein the first and second desired signal portions are correlated. The signals may be acquired by propagating energy through a medium and measuring an attenuated signal after transmission or reflection. Alternatively, the signals may be acquired by measuring energy generated by the medium. A processor of the present invention generates a noise reference signal which is a combination of only the undesired signal portions and is correlated to both the first and second undesired signal portions. The noise reference signal is then used to remove the undesired portion of each of the first and second measured signals via an adaptive noise canceler, preferably of the joint process estimator type.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed Kheir Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany
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Publication number: 20020128544Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients in order to find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Publication number: 20020077536Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients in order to find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Publication number: 20020026109Abstract: ? An optical probe, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip, measures characteristics of the material. A neonatal and adult disposable embodiment-of the probe include adhesive coated surfaces to securely affix the probe onto the patient. In addition, the surface of the probe is specially constructed to minimize light piping effects. Furthermore, a flex circuit acts as a spring to absorb shock which may misalign the emitter and detector. One embodiment of the adult probe includes a cushioning pocket formed for a fingertip to align the probe and to absorb motion of the probe due to contact. The neonatal probe is formed with a unique V-configuration which provides multiple advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: Mohamed Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, David R. Tobler, Thomas J. Gerhardt, Eugene E. Mason, Mike A. Mills
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Publication number: 20010029326Abstract: A signal processor which acquires a first signal, including a first desired signal portion and a first undesired signal portion, and a second signal, including a second desired signal portion and a second undesired signal portion, wherein the first and second desired signal portions are correlated. The signals may be acquired by propagating energy through a medium and measuring an attenuated signal after transmission or reflection. Alternatively, the signals may be acquired by measuring energy generated by the medium. A processor of the present invention generates a noise reference signal which is a combination of only the undesired signal portions and is correlated to both the first and second undesired signal portions. The noise reference signal is then used to remove the undesired portion of each of the first and second measured signals via an adaptive noise canceler, preferably of the joint process estimator type.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventors: Mohamed Kheir Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany
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Publication number: 20010020123Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention provides a system wherein light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can be tuned within a given range by selecting their operating drive current in order to obtain a precise wavelength. The present invention further provides a manner in which to calibrate and utilize an LED probe, such that the shift in wavelength for a known change in drive current is a known quantity. In general, the principle of wavelength shift for current drive changes for LEDs is utilized in order to allow better calibration and added flexibility in the use of LED sensors, particularly in applications when the precise wavelength is needed in order to obtain accurate measurements. The present invention also provides a system in which it is not necessary to know precise wavelengths of LEDs where precise wavelengths were needed in the past. Finally, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the operating wavelength of a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 1999Publication date: September 6, 2001Inventors: MOHAMED KHEIR DIAB, ESMAIEL KIANI-AZARBAYJANY, CHARLES ROBERT RAGSDALE, JAMES M. LEPPER
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Patent number: 6256523Abstract: An optical probe, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip, measures characteristics of the material. A neonatal and adult disposable embodiment of the probe include adhesive coated surfaces to securely affix the probe onto the patient. In addition, the surface of the probe is specially constructed to minimize light piping effects. Furthermore, a flex circuit acts as a spring to absorb shock which may misalign the emitter and detector. One embodiment of the adult probe includes a cushioning pocket formed for a fingertip to align the probe and to absorb motion of the probe due to contact. The neonatal probe is formed with a unique V-configuration which provides multiple advantages.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1998Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, David R. Tobler, Thomas J. Gerhardt, Eugene E. Mason, Mike A. Mills
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Patent number: 6236872Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients in order to find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
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Patent number: 6206830Abstract: A signal processor which acquires a first signal, including a first desired signal portion and a first undesired signal portion, and a second signal, including a second desired signal portion and a second undesired signal portion, wherein the first and second desired signal portions are correlated. The signals may be acquired by propagating energy through a sodium and measuring an attenuated signal after transmission or reflection. Alternatively, the signals may be acquired by measuring energy generated by the medium. A processor of the present invention generates a noise reference signal which is a combination of only the undesired signal portions and is correlated to both the first and second undesired signal portions. The noise reference signal is then used to remove the undesired portion of each of the first and second measured signals via an adaptive noise canceler, preferably of the joint process estimator type.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed Kheir Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany
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Patent number: 6151516Abstract: A blood constituent monitoring method for inducing an active pulse in the blood volume of a patient. The induction of an active pulse results in a cyclic, and periodic change in the flow of blood through a fleshy medium under test. By actively inducing a change of the blood volume, modulation of the volume of blood can be obtained to provide a greater signal to noise ratio. This allows for the detection of constituents in blood at concentration levels below those previously detectable in a non-invasive system. Radiation which passes through the fleshy medium is detected by a detector which generates a signal indicative of the intensity of the detected radiation. Signal processing is performed on the electrical signal to isolate those optical characteristics of the electrical signal due to the optical characteristics of the blood.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Masimo LaboratoriesInventors: Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Mohamed Kheir Diab, James M. Lepper, Jr.
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Patent number: 6036642Abstract: A signal processor which acquires a first signal, including a first desired signal portion and a first undesired signal portion, and a second signal, including a second desired signal portion and a second undesired signal portion, wherein the first and second desired signal portions are correlated. The signals may be acquired by propagating energy through a medium and measuring an attenuated signal after transmission or reflection. Alternatively, the signals may be acquired by measuring energy generated by the medium. A processor generates a noise reference signal which is a combination of only the undesired signal portions and is correlated to both the first and second undesired signal portions. The noise reference signal is then used to remove the undesired portion of each of the first and second measured signals via an adaptive noise canceler, preferably of the joint process estimator type.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Mohamed Kheir Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany