Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a fetal pulse oximeter including: a shape-memory member adapted and configured to expand outward and define a loop when advanced out of a cannula; one or more light sources mounted on the shape memory member and facing toward a center of the loop, the one or more light sources adapted and configured to generate red and infrared light; and a photodiode mounted on the shape memory member and facing toward a center of the loop. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for measuring recording pulse and blood oxygen saturation. The method includes: advancing the fetal pulse oximeter as described herein out of a cannula within a placenta; allowing the shape-memory member to expand outward; and placing the loop over a limb.

Abstract: A device configuration development system uses a common configuration and management database for the development of configuration and management data. A device management system for a set of devices is provided from the common and management data for the management and configuration of a set of devices. Each device in the set of devices is also provided with a subset of management and configuration data related to the device.

Abstract: A device configuration development system uses a common configuration and management database for the development of configuration and management data. A device management system for set of devices is provided from the common and management data for the management and configuration of a set of devices. Each device in the set of devices is also provided with a subset of management and configuration data related to the device.

Abstract: A device configuration development system uses a common configuration and management database for the development of configuration and management data. A device management system for set of devices is provided from the common and management data for the management and configuration of a set of devices. Each device in the set of devices is also provided with a subset of management and configuration data related to the device.

Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a service over a communications network comprises an interface for connection to a communication line of the network, a memory for storing a unique serial number and configuration data, and a process of configuring the interface to communicate with a remote configuration system when the apparatus is first connected to the communication line and then to transmit the unique serial number. Configuration data is received from the remote configuration system and stored in the memory. The apparatus is then re-initialized to use the configuration data for future communications to access a service over the network.